My Dad - An epitome of life.

I wanted to write this post long back, but never really found the time or the right words. Even now am pretty sure words are gonna fail me, but still I am writing this as a tribute to the man who introduced me to this world.

For me my dad is my idol. We don't interact a lot, but we do realize that strong bond that runs underneath the aloof facade. I have taken to a lot of habits and characteristics after my dad. I am an introvert like him, I like to fiddle with things like him, I have distinct postures like him and many more. But this post is not about our likeliness, so let me move on to what I wanted to say.

My dad is nearly 70 and I respect this man immensely for a lot of his qualities. He is the eldest son of his house and had to shoulder responsibilities of, quite a large family, from a very young age. He gave up his studies for that. But then, academics never really define the intelligence of a person. He is extremely intelligent. If he observes something for sometime, then no one can better him at that. If some one says "you can't", he will not sleep until he proves them wrong. He is also humble in accepting his defeat if he loses, which is very rare though.

Even today, he gets up early in the morning(even before my mom does) and takes equal part in doing the chores at home. He can never sit around lazily. He can do everything and even more, than a woman can, to run a family. And I have never seen him feeling ashamed or anything for that. Actually he is proud and happy to help my mom. I should say she is one lucky woman :). May be in our times it is common for the husband to help his wife in doing the chores at home, but seeing my dad, a man of yesteryear do these, makes me feel proud to be his daughter.

He is extremely resilient at this age. He is also a pro active and hyper active person. When he starts to do something, he will not quit until its done. Recently we were shifting our residence and my dad took care of almost the entire packing. Once we relocated, he took care of setting up our new home. Its all about that inner strength and the never give up until its done attitude, and his love for us, that keeps him going.

I have learnt so many qualities from this man, whose world is his home. He lives for us. He never says no to either me or my sister when we ask him something. Its not like he gives because he has. The fact is that he doesn't have, but yet he has brought us up like princesses. For him and my mom we are.

He has struggled a lot in his life. And the least I can do for him is to keep him happy. I am so proud of him and am extremely lucky to be his daughter. He means the world to me and I wish he gets all the happiness in his life. He is my idol and I am still learning to be strong like him. I dedicate this post to him. What I have written here never really describes him completely and if I try I will only fail. I will always look up to him and live my life by example. What more can I ask, for I have the most wonderful parents any one can have. Love you dad.