The meditations of the heart challenged by those wondering why I lionize a father who caused more than his share of pain - not a perspective for the faint of heart.
Thank you for sharing this Seth, your words were quite poignant & touched my heart. Your father,although flawed like all of us, sounded like a good man who realized his worth as the end drew near.
When we met you in October 2021 for the regional election summit in Post Falls, you impressed our audience very much. I have kept you in prayer since then -- knowing just a little of what you were going through outside of your speaking presentations. Putting the past into perspective through a Biblical lens is very revealing. And the blessings from remembering both the good and a little of the not so good keeps you balanced. Your children will also gain from what your father taught you -- even if they seem to not be interested in the "history" now.
At least your father had things about him you could lionize. Even when he was hurtful, he was strong.
My father was hurtful but weak. Army ROTC but never saw combat, slithered his way into the Army Corps of Engineers, first as a surveyor, then a computer programmer. Best things I can say about him is that he, in turn was shaped by the wounds of his father and stepfather.
Seth, this was EXCELLENT! And thank you for sharing. I saw so much of me when I read this. My step dad also served in Vietnam. Sad to say, he knocked the crap out of me, and I no longer talk to him because I never got the great letters like you did. Yes our dads could be rough on us, but if they don’t love and admire us, then the relationship is done. I now use “Your attitude is your Altitude.” Thank you Seth for your service. What you do is so important, and with all your “nerd” facts I really believe it’s going to be your works that completely changes our election system.
Can’t thank you enough, you are a great man!! Your dad is proud!!
I echo the several comments that have already been made THANKING YOU FOR SHARING. Your ability and willingness to reflect on and learn from those reflections is a major accomplishment that few sons, including me, have the strength or willingness to do. Happy Easter
CaptK's tribute to his father [How I Met My Father Long After He Died, 05APR2025], along with the related experiences, is well worth the time investment to read and understand. How many among us excel after growing up with "low self-esteem" — or, for that matter, have reached a point of being able to confess it to the world? Thank you CaptK for consistently remarkable, interesting, and informative content daily or even more often.
I was just commenting to friends this morning that we can only fully appreciate our parent after they are gone, and after we have raised our own kids. Perspective is everything.
Thank you for sharing this Seth, your words were quite poignant & touched my heart. Your father,although flawed like all of us, sounded like a good man who realized his worth as the end drew near.
Seth, thank you for sharing about your Dad and confiding in all of us readers. May God's greatest blessings continue to come your way. Kel
Some of the most true and heartfelt words I have read.
When we met you in October 2021 for the regional election summit in Post Falls, you impressed our audience very much. I have kept you in prayer since then -- knowing just a little of what you were going through outside of your speaking presentations. Putting the past into perspective through a Biblical lens is very revealing. And the blessings from remembering both the good and a little of the not so good keeps you balanced. Your children will also gain from what your father taught you -- even if they seem to not be interested in the "history" now.
I'll never forget that presentation. Not sure how I managed to get it done given the circumstances.
At least your father had things about him you could lionize. Even when he was hurtful, he was strong.
My father was hurtful but weak. Army ROTC but never saw combat, slithered his way into the Army Corps of Engineers, first as a surveyor, then a computer programmer. Best things I can say about him is that he, in turn was shaped by the wounds of his father and stepfather.
I’m so sorry. The good part is that you realize your father’s and his father’s ineptitude. I pray you’ve found a way to break the cycle.
If we are honest, most of us can say we are all going through the same thing.
Seth, this was EXCELLENT! And thank you for sharing. I saw so much of me when I read this. My step dad also served in Vietnam. Sad to say, he knocked the crap out of me, and I no longer talk to him because I never got the great letters like you did. Yes our dads could be rough on us, but if they don’t love and admire us, then the relationship is done. I now use “Your attitude is your Altitude.” Thank you Seth for your service. What you do is so important, and with all your “nerd” facts I really believe it’s going to be your works that completely changes our election system.
Can’t thank you enough, you are a great man!! Your dad is proud!!
Thank you for this!
I echo the several comments that have already been made THANKING YOU FOR SHARING. Your ability and willingness to reflect on and learn from those reflections is a major accomplishment that few sons, including me, have the strength or willingness to do. Happy Easter
CaptK's tribute to his father [How I Met My Father Long After He Died, 05APR2025], along with the related experiences, is well worth the time investment to read and understand. How many among us excel after growing up with "low self-esteem" — or, for that matter, have reached a point of being able to confess it to the world? Thank you CaptK for consistently remarkable, interesting, and informative content daily or even more often.
I was just commenting to friends this morning that we can only fully appreciate our parent after they are gone, and after we have raised our own kids. Perspective is everything.
I loved the detailed recounting of life with your father. If we know in our hearts they truly love us, we can forgive almost anything.
Bless you, sir.