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I’ve always been extremely blessed to have a great family. And as a romance writer and a woman I know how strongly our relationships with our father’s influence all of the male relationships we have as adults. My dad turned 70 this week and we had a surprise party for him.
My dad is a tough guy–a former Marine, a salt-of-the-earth kind of guy who grew up tough. And I’ve always said that I thought the universe (God) gave him three daughters to soften him up a little. This weekend we were all home at the same time something that hasn’t happened in almost two years, my dad was beside himself with joy and happiness to see all his girls in the same place at the same time.
He has always been very solid and the kind of man you can count on to do the right thing in a tough situation. I think he’s influenced the kind of hero I write in my books because my guys always have something they are working to overcome. And they always have a deep respect and eventually love for the women in their lives.
What about you? Did you dad influence your life and your choices? Do you see your entire family all the time?
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Apr 19th
2010
9:54 am
Emily McKay Said:
Oh, I think my dad definitely influenced my life choices. My dad is serious and very thoughtful and very smart. It’s funny, sometimes I can see him in my son. I definitely see him in myself.
I’m glad your dad had a great birthday. I bet he just loved having all of you together. Those are really great times, aren’t they?
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Apr 19th
2010
11:47 am
kristan higgins Said:
Katherine, what a lovely post! I hope your dad sees it. My own dad has been gone a long time, but he shows up in my books every now and again. Hope he knows!
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Apr 19th
2010
11:50 am
Michelle Said:
My dad and I were always close, but ever since I moved back to Colorado our relationship has become 100 times better. We have daddy daughter dates, and he comes to my house for dinner when my mom goes out with her girlfriends, we have our own jokes and are good friends now. It’s just a precious relationship, maybe it’s because I’m older and I can see him for the man he is, instead of just the parent. I think he influenced my life, but I think more than anything he enhanced it.
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Apr 19th
2010
11:59 am
Shana Said:
My family lives all over the country, so we don’t all get together very often. My dad is awesome. He’s so supportive–even helped me with research on my next book.
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Apr 19th
2010
12:32 pm
Margo Maguire Said:
My dad has been gone a long time, too — although I really wish I’d had the chance to know him as an adult. Sometimes I see him in my brothers, though. And it cracks me up.
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Apr 19th
2010
1:06 pm
KathrynSmith Said:
At the risk of being melodramatic, I just want to say how touched I am by these posts. My father and I have been estranged for several years, but it’s so lovely to read about so many fabulous father-daughter relationships!
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Apr 19th
2010
9:01 pm
Emily McKay Said:
In the spirit of this post, anybody watch last weeks biggest loser? I just love Sunshine and O’Neal. What a great relationship.
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