Ten Important Things My Parents Taught Me

1. Importance of education
2. Great work ethic
3. How to serve God and my fellow man
4. How to live a good life
5. How to cook dressing
6. How not to be too trusting:)
7. How to love nice things
8. Love of travel
9. Love of art/poetry
10. How to love animals and live off the land
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Atkinson Avatar
November 23, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Thank you for the encouraging words. I needed to hear that especially today. My dad passed away 22 years ago today and my mom is very ill in the last stages of Alzheimers. Thanks again and keep writing. Joye Atkinson
Mchugh Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 10:28 AM
I can relate. :)
Strand Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 2:06 AM
A good job well done Doris.Rgds Brian & thank you for your welcome comments today
Gass Avatar
October 29, 2009 at 5:02 PM
They taught you well, Doris! This is a wonderful List. Good values go a long way. Love, Robin
Brown Avatar
October 29, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Well Doris, looks as if they did an excellent job. Congrats on having the wonderful parents you have. And for learning your lessons well. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
October 29, 2009 at 8:57 AM
They taught you all you will ever need to to have a wonderful productive meaningful life. This list should be in the hands of all new parents. Wonderful! Doris. Love, lainie
Freeman Avatar
October 28, 2009 at 5:37 PM
The dressing for thanksgiving dinner most important thing on the list.LOl. Seriously, sounds like your parents knew what was important. Sincerely, Moses
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