LET ME SHOW YOU HOW IT IS DONE

Daddy has always enjoyed teaching those around him how to get something done. While I am a visual learner, I do know that we all have our own way of doing things that can be just as effective even if it isn’t the teacher’s way. Daddy delegated the yard work to my sisters and I. Every time he would show us how to rake the yard and mow the grass. Then he would hand it back over to us. After a few minutes, he was walking right back out there again and shows us how to rake again. I knew his intentions were good, however, I thought to myself if he would just let me do it my way, he would see that it would work also. Daddy also loves set a lot of foundation for the points he is making. He will spend 20-30 minutes giving you background and details before he ever gets to the point of the matter. Many times I will listen and wonder what any of this has to do with his message. There is nothing more important to him at that moment than making his point. I give my Daddy credit for the people skills that I have learned.

Lessons

1.  Your way isn’t always the only way.

2.  Respect your father and listen even when it is hard to do it.

3.  Listening is learned skill.

                       4. Show people how, then tell them why and then allow them to make their own mistakes.