Who taught you the most in life...and what did they teach you?

Question

My mother was a very wise woman and taught me great words of wisdom. She was a very compassionate, loving woman and I miss her dearly.

Answer 1

ME TOO! My mom died in 01 and she was amazing. She tought me to always do good deeds, small or large. She said regret is hard to live with, so live each day, do things NOW, so you dont regret it later. She said not to take life too seriously, Noone gets out alive anyways. Stop and smell the roses, there could be no roses left tomorrow. Enjoy your family and friends. And to have faith that god will always be listening and helping even if you cannot see him. Every time I go to the grocery store, I stop and smell the roses in the front... I think Ill do that for the rest of my days. And I seriously preech the whole no regrets thing because she is right... life is too short to have regrets because you didnt do this or didnt say that. She was an amazing woman, and I miss her dearly as well.

Answer 2

My brother taught me so much just by being with me. I didn't notice til he was gone and I'm without him. He taught me how to drive and handle everyday situations. But I was never and still am not better then he was at it. Also my father he taught me how to cook and it comes in handy now that i have a family. I miss them both very much.

Answer 3

Dear Creole,

First allow me to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. It is a very tragic event to lose a loved one, and a mother is even more than I can bear. As to your question, I have to say that it was Mr. Rogers (and no, not the PBS Mr. Rogers), my Industrial Arts teacher from the 8th grade. He gave me the confidence and tutored me to question everything. I can remember one of his "mannerisms". It was that what ever your father does, must be taught and learned, there is no such thing as a "carpenter" gene (my father was a carpenter)!!!

I hope this helps,

Lonnie

Answer 4

Coming from divorced parents and a broken home, I really did not have anyone to be a role model for me. When I lived with my father, he taught me to treat other people well, to respect them, to be honest and to care for animals.

You are a very lucky person that got to spend time with a parent who was a positive influence on your life, now you can do the same for others. Treasure her memory by living how she would want you to live.

Answer 5

My mother. She raised my 2 brothers & I by herself since my father was an over-the-road truck driver and was an alcoholic. She knew it was payday because he never came home until he drank the paycheck away. My mother worked 2 jobs to care for us and did everything she could to provide a stable environment for us. She taught me to work hard, be a good housewife & mother, and enjoy life. She died a year ago December and I still miss her terribly. When I go to the cemetary, I usually sit by her grave & talk to her. Makes me feel good. My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your mom. Stay strong.

Answer 6

Same here girl my mother was tops. I miss her so. She taught me Independence and I will always be grateful for that. It has made me the woman I am today.

Answer 7

My Grandmother on my mothers side as she taught me to respect my elders and how to think before opening my mouth. I also used to think only of myself before I lived with her for a year. She's the really older type with the old style of living, you know through the depression...I now have a greater respect for older people because they have done it all and stories of the past is what gives us culture.

Answer 8

My father.....he taught me to respect everyone until they give you a reason not to, be honest because the truth always comes out eventually, he taught me how to be responsible which helped when I went to college and supported myself, and he always made sure to let his children know he loved them no matter what, which is something I do with my son...he may get in trouble by mommy, but he knows mommy loves him and doesn't like to get onto him, but he gets the point that he has to listen to me :-)

Answer 9

My mother was a great woman, but I think she would have suited someone better than myself. From that I learned to "do what I have to do to survive, and know that it'll get better further down the road" and it has.

Answer 10

baby girl, sorry for your lost. for me, it was my grandpa from my motherside. he taught the value of a person. and what it means to be humble to the rest of the world. including all living creatures. how a simple man can make a difference in the world. and not by fame and wealth can make a simple man be great.