I told her what you always wanted to here......... 'I'm suprised you'd ask, Ash. Thought you'd knew... I'm Proud of you....You're a Good Mom....In my eyes.... Dad ------------------------------------------------------- At 07:47 PM 1/17/02 -0500, you wrote: >Hey Dave! > >You haven't heard from me yet. :) > >I have been behind in my e-mail reading and have come across your question >about daughters asking Dad's if they are good Mom's. > >First, I think it's wonderful you and your daughter are as close as you are. >Most daughters always want to be close to their Daddy's and especially try >hard for their approval in every aspect of their lives. I know I did. I >didn't realize until I was older how hard I had tried. > >I never ask my father if I was a good mother. I knew I had his approval >because he would comment on how I was raising my son. He was always bragging >on me which made me feel like I was doing a good job. You know you are the >same way. I know your daughter knows she is a good Mom, BUT every now and >again, even though you remind us all the time as daughters, we need a little >reassurance we are still doing good in our father's eyes. It doesn't hurt to >say it over and over and over again we are doing good. > >My father passed away in March 1987. I miss him and often wonder how he >would feel about what I've done in my life these past years. I keep him in >mind on decision I make and think if he would be proud of me. > >The way you talk about your daughter, we all know how proud you are of her, >and I'm sure you say and show her daily how you feel. Now, let's hear what >you said to her. :) > >Paulette > > >==== DanvilleCrossing Mailing List ==== >My family tree must have been used for Firewood !!! >