I almost cry at this story because in one way or another I see my father reflected in yours. He left this world two years ago, but I still remember him! How fortunate we are to have good, hardworking, responsible parents. Although I am a teacher, I know that the essential education we have, we receive from home, from our parents. We are stones and it is in their hands to try to make us diamonds. With your story I see not only the admiration you feel for your father but also the love. It's time to talk about good parents, because there are many of them and they deserve recognition. A hug, @ericvancewalton