My Father is Still My Hero

Along the way, as the world continues to revolve, our minds continue to grow around the world as well. We ask ourselves, then, how important is our father to our home? If our mother is what makes our home shine, and she is trustworthy of our father, then how will she be able to take care of her children and family, while we’re finding a solution to our daily struggle, there's a lot of things we’re forgetting about, things that you and your family are involved in.

I'm just a simple student whose vision is to become a Film Director. And I admit I don't know all the answers to my problems all the time. I admit that sometimes I can feel that the world is against me. But after all the struggles I've been through as a student since me and my Dad talked, everything has changed.

Everyone's got their own hero. It is a common preference to address great and famous men as heroes. Nevertheless, a hero should not have to be a sacrosanct person from my point of view. Above all, a hero is inspiring others to be their true selves. To me, my hero isn't far away: my dad, who inspired me a lot in many ways.

Oliver Samson Jr., my dad is now 52 years old; He is good at everything except academics. He knows a lot of sports like badminton, dart, basketball, tennis, Karatedo and so on. When I was a kid, we used to go to the clubhouse every Sunday. He taught me how to play badminton and basketball. I’m close to my father when I was a kid but when I enter the adolescent stage our bond is not the way it used to be. Well, I understand him because he’s busy at work and I’m busy at school.

I can see that my father is a decent man because every time he speaks, I always learn a lot. And he always provides what we need. He is currently working at Makati Shangri-La Hotel as Service Associate. Sometimes we didn’t meet each other at home because our schedule is the opposite. So, I wait for the right time to ask my father about his life and when the right time comes, I asked him out of curiosity 'When grandma died, how did you face reality?' My anxiety begins to attack because I'm afraid of what will be his answer to my question. In a matter of seconds, silence invades our home.

He told me that he doesn’t know and the only thing that is in his mind is he survived and he did not give up. Those words broke the silence between us and made my heart melt. It confused the whole thing out of me because I didn't know about this all this time. I used to overlook him and hate him when he is very strict especially to me because I’m a girl. That’s also the reason why I became distant to him.

He's really very kind, despite his firmness. We can get into a lot of arguments at times to tell you the truth. But it doesn't mean that those differences aren't positive. His integrity, rationalism, and gentleness are what I value most from him. He may be very strict at one time. He may be a tender father at other times, who will not hesitate to spend his free time with his kids.

'The only thing I know is that I'm here after all the hardships I've had, and what happened in the past is just a reason why I'm here as your dad.' He told me. After a long conversation we’re having, at the very stage life of 15, he said that my grandma died, and he started selling cigarettes and candies on the streets just to get him into school. He doesn't care whether it's sunny or rainy, the only thing that comes to his mind is that he has to do all this to make him survive.

My grandfather used to beat him every time he went home after selling on the streets. Sometimes the work he earned is forcibly taken by his father for his unnecessary vices. My grandfather doesn't want him to go to school so when he finds out he's taking classes; he's going to get bruises and hits all over his body. That is why I am disappointed and sad to my grandfather.

My knees start to tremble and my eyes are watery. My love for my dad is inexplicable. 'After all, I've done all of this for all of you. That's why I'm here in front of you, if I give up, I'm not going to be here with you and your mom.' My Dad said. I hugged my dad right away and said thank you for the only words I could say. I can't explain how happy I am that moment.

He always tends to project his hard emotionless exterior, it's because he wanted me to be disciplined. I've reached that age now when I can see your motives clearly behind everything you've ever asked me to do. I can now judge what's good or bad for me just because of you. Being the stronghold of my life, you have laid a firm foundation on which to build my life. It's truly remarkable how you've always encouraged and motivated me and guided me through the ups and downs of my trip.

His way of dealing with things is what people see in me, too. It's the tower of my strength. I can never thank him enough to be a great example of a true human being in my life. He loved me for who I am and accepted me for who I am striving to become. Every father is a blessing from above. Whenever he lifted me in his strong, wide arms and wrapped me in the warmest and tightest hug possible, I knew that he was the man I could always take refuge in.

The role of a father is important in the life of a child. He's the first guy a little girl sees and recognizes. Significantly affect on his daughter's life influences her self-esteem, self-image, confidence, and the views of people. Our dads are strong for a reason. Their power gives us a sense of security. There would be no strong home built without our father. Every Dad is a hero.