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Carol's avatar

What a wonderful photo of you and your father! He looks like such a loving man!

Lori Berlin's avatar

Such wise words........so heartfelt. Thank you.

Annette Sirica's avatar

This is a beautiful and meaningful tribute. Your father seems like he was the ideal of what all of us endeavor to be.

Banyan's avatar

Qasim, each time I read your writing I am soothed, because although the subject matter is sometimes painful, your stable moral compass calms me and gives me resolve to improve myself.

is this what your father gave you? Then happy father's day to him, with my gratitude, and happy father's day to you for parenting us all,with his wisdom and your own.

Jean Watt's avatar

Happy Father’s Day, Qasim. Your father raised a wonderful human. And it looks as if you are doing the same.

Bryan Hahn's avatar

Thank you for sharing, I too feel alone today.

Carla Kelkboom's avatar

Happy Father’s day Qasim! I give credit to your father, and of course also to your mother, for the beautiful person you have become ❤️

Trishd2020's avatar

Happy Father's Day, Qasim. What a lovely story about your father - what a beautiful example he set for you. You clearly cherish those memories and bring them to life by being a good father and a steadfast example of goodness, human kindness, and compassion for your children. ☮️

Garrett Mengel's avatar

Wonderful post, Qasim! Thank you.

I'm sure that with 3 bright kids, fatherhood is teaching you something new every day Enjoy!

Pamela Payne's avatar

A lovely tribute to a good man and father.

Susan Ranscht's avatar

Happy Father's Day, Qasim. It sounds like you learned well from a marvelous, thoughtful role model.

Thank you for acknowledging the single moms' role here. I believe single moms are far more numerous than single dads, but I hope single dads receive the same recognition from all the moms on Mother's Day.

Anita Ridlehoover's avatar

Happy Father's Day, Qasim. And I love the term "microqasims".

Kari Aist's avatar

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing, for your trust that being vulnerable by showing grief and tenderness is valued by this community, which it is.

Linda Rudman's avatar

Your father sounds like he was a wonderful man. So sorry for you loss, but glad to know you have fantastic memories of him. Happy Father's Day to the great man you are!