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Tim January 28, 2015 Wednesday Words of Wisdom

Wednesday Words of Wisdom: On fatherhood #4

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.

Jim Valvano, American college basketball coach and broadcaster

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    Paul on January 28, 2015 at 9:04 am
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    We all need someone to believe in us, otherwise we will lead a life of frustration and failure. Cant wait to support my little one every step of her life journey..Thanks

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      Tim on January 29, 2015 at 11:02 am
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      Cheers Paul. I often think it’s not until we grow up that we fully appreciate just how big a part our fathers (and mothers) shape who we become. It’s something I try to remember (not always successfully) when I’m having a bad moment with our kids.

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    You Baby Me Mummy (@YouBabyMeMummy) on January 28, 2015 at 6:35 pm
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    Fabulous! x

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      Tim on January 29, 2015 at 11:05 am
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      And oh so true – I’ve only really appreciated how true it is since becoming a father myself.

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    Fiona Chick on February 2, 2015 at 2:09 pm
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    So powerful (o:

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      Tim on February 3, 2015 at 3:37 pm
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      It is. Words to live by!

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