A Fathers Love – Kristin’s Story
My parents had me when they were 18 years old. Most people who get pregnant at that age do not stay together, my parents will be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary next month! Most of my life my parents have struggled to provide for my younger brother and I. My dad was not around as much as I would have liked him to be when I was growing up, because he was on the road getting jobs where ever he could to support his family. I didnt realise it then but my dad was trying to make mine and my brothers lives better. My father, when he was younger wanted to be a police officer, his parents, for one reason or another had talked him out of it. He became an Electrician instead. I did not know that he wanted to be a police officer untill I told him that, that is what I wanted to do. My dad is a very closed off man, he has told me he was proud of me three times in my life and because it’s only been three times I remember them vividly, the first time was when I graduated grade 8, than again when I graduated highschool, and the last time was when I got into college and started on my path to becoming a police officer. When I was 14 I decided I wanted to play hockey, the first question my dad asked was “defence, wing or centre?” and I replyed “Goalie!” My father did not even blink when I told him I wanted to play the most expensive possition in the game, he just got on the phone and started making phone calls to find cheap equipment. I am now 21 years old, still going to school to fallow my dreams of one day being a police officer, and still playing Goalie in hockey. My father has never tried to talk me out of becoming a police officer, or playing Net he has just supported me with everything I have done thus far in my life. My Father might be closed off with his words, but actions speak louder than words! My father is the greatest man I will ever know! thank you for letting me share the story of this incredible man with you. <3
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