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Home » Home Organization » 10 Wonderful Ways A Father Helped His Daughter

10 Wonderful Ways A Father Helped His Daughter

Last Modified: May 14, 2020 Sabrina Quairoli This blog uses cookies. It also has affiliate links. We earn sponsored content income.

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10 wonderful ways a father helped his daughter

My father was a shorter Italian man with short curly hair and blue eyes that were the color of a crystal clear ocean. He was a straight and to the point person who had the lungs of an Italian, loud and passionate man who loved his family and loved life.  My father taught yoga at night for years when I was younger and did electrical work for his own business during the day. He also became a Minister for The Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness for many years and would volunteer often.  My dad had a big heart and loved spending time with people.  He would say he would bring "light" into everything he did. Get it, electrician, light, LOL.

When he passed years later, I was cleaning out his filing cabinet and found this letter addressed to me.  I don't know when he wrote it but it stated,

"Dear Sabrina, I came to this country with nothing and we don't have much.  But, there is one thing that I can give you and that is the gift of fresh air.  See, I will stop smoking for you. Love, Dad"  

Apparently, before I was born and in Italy, my father smoked cigarettes.  It's very common in Italy and at that time. It was a short letter but every Father's Day since he passed, I have thought about that short sweet letter from my daddy.

10 Wonderful Ways a Father Helped His Daughter

To honor Father's Day and him, I wanted to share the 10 ways a father helped his daughter be organized and self-employed.

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You can make anything happen in your life, just plan some of it, and then take a risk.

Knowing where your stuff is is so important.  "Everything must have a home".

Take 20 minutes to 1 hour each day to take care of yourself. 

Don't give others power over you.  Only you can control you.

Refine your processes and make sure they are safe for everyone physically and emotionally.

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Only keep those items that you treasure and take care of them.

Have fun and be yourself, always and in all ways.

Self-discipline is so important.  You need to respect yourself and self-discipline will help you respect yourself.

Be creative in anything you do.

Food must taste good and satisfying. Accept quality over quantity. 

10 Wonderful Ways A Father Helped His Daughter

I hope you have a wonderful Father's Day with your dad.  I also hope that your father also has a great one whether he is here on Earth or somewhere else.

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Here are some other posts about fathers and daughters. 

7 Tips for Dads of Daughters

15 Things All Dads of Daughters Should Know

GREAT GIFTS FOR DADS TO GET ORGANIZED

THE ULTIMATE CLUTTER-FREE FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE FOR DAD

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  1. Janet Schiesl

    June 18, 2019 at 9:12 am

    What a wonderful tribute to your Dad. You Dad taught you many life lessons that you can keep with you always.

  2. Nancy Haworth

    June 17, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    These are great memories and life tips from your father. Thank you for sharing these with your readers. I hope you had a good father's day remembering him.

  3. Linda Samuels

    June 17, 2019 at 9:34 am

    What a beautiful tribute to your father! I love what you said about how he brought light to everything he did through his work and passion. And what a treasure to have not only the lovely letter from your devoted father but also to have all of the wisdom that he passed on to you. He sounds like he was an incredible person and an amazing dad.

    You reminded me of a post I wrote many years ago after my dad passed away about some of the lessons I learned from him (http://theothersideoforganized.com/blog/2013/9/3/9-success-rules.html). I miss him so much, yet all that he taught me remains. I hold that close.

  4. Janet Barclay

    June 19, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Here's a crazy coincidence... in the book "They Left Us Everything," which I mentioned in a recent blog post where you left a comment, the author also discovered a letter, one that her mother had written to her years earlier. Maybe it happens a lot, but it's never happened to me or anyone else I know.

    It sounds like your dad was a great guy!

    • Sabrina Quairoli

      June 19, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks, Janet. I found that this happens often with children who have to clear out their parents home. I don't know why but it is nice to receive a letter from someone who has passed. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

  5. Rose M Griffith

    June 27, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Lovely thoughts on your dad...love the letter that he wrote to you. It is wonderful to be able to count the blessings our parents gave to us.

  6. Susan cooper

    June 26, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    What beautiful words of wisdom from your father. And how lucky you were to come across that letter after he passed and be able to read it each year. That is incredibly special.

  7. William Rusho

    June 25, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    I like the "plan it and take a risk". Many parents are so concerned about their kids being hurt, they condition them into being so careful; they never take risks. They do it so much, so that NOTHING ever will happen to them, having my life with nothing happening does not sound like fun. Glad your dad taught you to plan and take risks

  8. Marquita Herald

    June 24, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Lovely and inspiring Sabrina! I especially like the point about not giving others power over you. Most people really underestimate the power they have to create their own life experience.

  9. Ken Dowell

    June 22, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Some nice memories Sabrina. I would hope to be as positive as influence on my childrens' lives as your father was on yours.

  10. Seana Turner

    June 22, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    This is such a beautiful post, Sabrina. How lucky to have a Father who loved you so much and taught you these wonderful lessons. I see a little Professional Organizer in that list:) I love the point about planning some and then taking a risk.

  11. Meredith @ The Palette Muse

    June 22, 2015 at 10:15 am

    What a wonderfully sweet letter, and a great list of things to think about. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man, and I can see that he had a great effect on your life. He'd be proud of you today.

  12. Beth Niebuhr

    June 22, 2015 at 6:47 am

    What a lovely post for Fathers Day! Your dad sounds like a wonderful person. What a lovely gift he gave you and that you didn't even know about until you found his letter. Thanks for sharing.

  13. Lenie

    June 22, 2015 at 5:41 am

    Having read your posts for quite some time now, I definitely recognize the values your father taught you in you. Sounds like you had a wonderful loving Italian home - love, laughter and food - what could be better.

  14. Autumn Leopold

    June 21, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    This is precious! Thanks so much for sharing!

  15. Phoenicia

    June 21, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    Your father certainly installed good values in you. You should feel blessed.

    I especially like numbers 1, 2, 4 and 8 on your list.

  16. Donna Janke

    June 21, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    Your father sounds like an amazing and interesting man. He left you with some good lessons.

  17. Patricia Weber

    June 21, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Words of wisdom and definitely from an Italian: fun and food - you better believe it. Thanks for sharing what you learned from your father Sabrina.

  18. Jacqueline Gum

    June 21, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    This is such a wonderful post....you had the best Sabrina! Those are wonderful lessons...life lessons...and I admire you for learning them and passing them on:)

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