A Letter To My Dad

June 20, 2010 in Uncategorized with 4 Comments

Dad,

I can’t get away from your reputation.  Everywhere I go.  Everyone I talk to.  Every event I attend.  Everybody knows Pete.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “Is Pete your daddy?”  Or have been introduced as, “Hey, you know Pete Reed, right?  This is his son…”  Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I look a little bit like you.  Or maybe it has something to do with the fact that you’ve left a huge impression on so many people.

No matter where I go, your reputation precedes me.

And Dad, you may not know it, but you’ve made my life much easier.

Dads can make it extremely difficult on sons.  Even after we leave home.  But somehow you avoided ever doing that.  And I don’t have to overcome barriers in Clarksville as I minister to people because I’m able to stand on your shoulders and your character.  You have paved the way for me, people know and respect you, and I’ve inherited a respect that you’ve earned.

You’re leaving a lasting legacy.  One I’m trying to live up to every day.

Your exemplary life at home and in the community causes others to look at me differently.

Thanks for always being a great Dad.

 

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  • Mary Jane Ross

    what a great letter and I do know that Father of yours and you are so right!!! what a great Dad you have and your Mother isn't so bad either!!! Mary Jane Ross

  • Donna

    What a great tribute and what a way to honor your Dad. John and I are honored to have them as our close friends. Both of them set such great examples in the way they lead their lives. We love your family. Donna
    P.S. John told me tell you "Well Said".

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Benlreed Benlreed

    Thanks, Donna! My parents are both great folks, and I'm blessed to have been raised by them.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Benlreed Benlreed

    So true, Mary Jane!