He Calls Me Pumpkin


Last week I crawled out of bed at my usual 5AM and scrambled to dress. Zip Dan off to work- then off to the coffee shop with one of the most-respected men I know.

Yes sirree. I’m married and still go on dates with my Dad. Granted, it’s often at strange hours – 6:30 AM for instance,  but nonetheless, married or no, nothing could replace them.

One thing I love about my Dad (Papa to those in the know) is he always makes time. If you say you want a coffee date- boom- it will happen. Through years of business, family has always been first. I have not a single doubt that dad would drop everything for a chat even after I’ve moved out and have a wonderful husband of my own.

In recent years I’ve pestered Dad with many questions – from economics, faith, politics, ethics, and business management. He speaks from many years of successful entrepreneurship and when he talks, people listen. This morning we talked of nothing and everything. Debt, Investments, Politics and happiness.

I love you Papa.

  Books to read- recommended by Dad: 

On Faith: The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism

On Business Management:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It

On Investing/Saving:Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

 

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November 14, 2012
  1. Ryan Finlay says:

    He’s a good man.

  2. Mikaela says:

    This is such a sweet tribute to your dad, Christa! And the obvious honor and respect you have for him is a wonderful example of the fifth commandment–and the fact that it does not come with a time table or expiration date!

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