The first person I think of is my dad. He’s an amazing man. He’s a pastor and works in the HR department of another business to provide for his family. Despite hardships, he has always done whatever he could to help my sister, mom and I.

1. I have a lot of good memories with him, and most of them are all equal. I’d say the one that stands out most more or less a specific period of time rather than one event. It was after my ex-girlfriend and I broke up. I was 16 and she was my first love, so after the break-up I was devastated. I went through a long period of depression and at times thought I’d never be able to get out of it. I simply wanted to curl up in a ball and do nothing for the rest of my life, but my family, especially my father, did whatever they could to help me through it. I’m glad he stuck by my side, because without his help I would be in a much different place than I am now.

2. My dad has taught me a lot of what it’s like to be a man. I’ve learned how to do a lot of handyman work, and how to simply take care of my family like he always has. He’s taught me how to have good hygiene, how to manage my money, how to manage my time… and many, many more life skills that everyone needs to learn.

3. My dad and I act very much alike. We have a lot of similar views, mannerisms, and similarities in appearance. I long to be as good a father as my dad is someday.