Today 2nd
July, is my Father’s 23rd anniversary. My big, strong, wonderful father whose
presence filled a room and who made his eight children, feel secure both
emotionally and physically. He was
always there for us. He taught his daughters to insist on being
treated well by their boyfriends and husbands. He protected and valued us and in return we valued ourselves. He treated all girls and women with respect,
particularly my Mother.
My first
love was my Father. I believe that he taught me to value myself and he always made me feel very secure. I also had loving and kind relationships with
my brothers. I have always felt and continue to feel psychologically, emotionally and physically strong, and
I attribute this to my Father.
Many years ago, following my usual Christmas performance of O Holy Night at the Christmas party, a male colleague out of the blue, asked me “where did I get my confidence”. Without thinking, I said my Father. I surprised myself with the answer, as I had never thought about it before.
Many years ago, following my usual Christmas performance of O Holy Night at the Christmas party, a male colleague out of the blue, asked me “where did I get my confidence”. Without thinking, I said my Father. I surprised myself with the answer, as I had never thought about it before.
So a very very belated thank
you Daddy, for the special gift you gave me, a gift I didn't realise I had, until you were gone. We all still love
and miss your guiding light every day.
Your loving daughter.
Siobhán Ní Shúilleabháin
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