I was asked to present with my dad at an upcoming Father/Son event at a local school. My dad, being a graduate from this school, was a natural selection for this speaking engagement. I, on the other hand, was not. Still, what a great opportunity to show my appreciation for my dad and hopefully create a lasting memory for both of us. As I prep for this talk, I have had to take inventory of my time with dad and it has been extremely worthwhile. So many stories, events and incidents I recall that shaped me into the person I am. Nevertheless, when I think of the best my dad always had to offer me it all comes back to the phrase, "endless possibilities." This phrase resonates because dad gave all of his kids (6 of us) the belief and quiet confidence that we could be, do, and accomplish anything with the proper preparation and work ethic. I have never doubted I could accomplish what I found to be a worthwhile task thanks to dad and his parenting influence.
I think this is the same thing parents want in a school. When I ask parents what they want from our school, I never get answers like: "I want my daughter to be proficient or advanced on the state test," or I hope they have 98% + attendance," or "I want my son to get a an 'A' in Biology." On the contrary, I do hear that parents want their sons and daughters to "begin to find their passion," to "develop and grow in knowledge and character," and to "learn how to struggle to get to the good stuff."
I hope we are doing this at MRH High School. I am grateful my dad was there to give me these "endless possibilities."
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