Fathers Day got me questioning myself. My Dad has done a lot for me. He has been there from day 1. He has been a good role model, not only a good role model but the best. When I become a Father, will I be able to do the same for my kids?
There are lots of family pics in the Photo album and he is in the pics with me, my sister Sharai and my mum. i know many people who have no clue who their dad is. All they know is he is alive and doing his thing somewhere on this planet.
I have memories from as far as i can remember. The man* took his time to take me to nursery school. He would walk me to the bus top, sometimes he would ride the bus with me. When he had time off from work he drove me to my nursery school. This did not change when i started going to primary school. The man took whatever time he had to drive me to school and to pick me up. i grew older, he taught me life skills. everything from behaviour to changing a flat tyre. The man is and has always been Coolness personified.
I can hold an array of tools in my hand, from the pencil to the ox-drawn plough. these experiences were monitored by my Father who made me the man I am today. When i look at my father i see a great man, awesome father (to me and my sister) and a really great husband (to my mum). All this takes me back to my thoughts and questions : Will I be able to do the same for my family? Will I be able to hold it together?
I guess it won't be as hard since i have the right role model. i just hope i am not being too positive. This post is about exposing my insecurities about life but it is about appreciating what i have been shown and given by my father. this is in fact my Fathers day tribute to the Living Legend Mr Gideon Mutanga
*I refer to my father as "the man" out of pure respect and admiration. He is the man simply because he IS the man!
