I am heartbroken these days by the scary things happening to so many people in our world. I so often wonder what I can do to help… and feel like I can’t do enough.
Today is my dad’s birthdate so I’ve been thinking about him and reading through some things people have said about him - like the former neighbor who said “this world needs more Lee D’Arcy’s” - which reminded me that we can continue his legacy. The things we saw in him are things that the world needs. Those things give us an example we can continue.
I paused to remember some of the comments I often hear repeated about him:
- He always took time to ask how we were doing
- He listened to what mattered to us
- He might disagree with someone but still love them
- He always made me feel special
Sure enough, the tactics my dad practiced could be helpful to the people I know who are struggling or fearful about the future. Making someone feel special or listened to is definitely a good place to start.
So now I want to read some of these other things I’ve collected about him…
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