A Heartwarming Tribute to My Father...

Happy Father's Day.

 A Heartwarming Tribute to My Father...

Father’s Day always brings a flood of memories, each one a precious reminder of the incredible man my father was. Though he's no longer with us, his presence still deeply influences my life. Today, I want to share a story that encapsulates his spirit and the profound impact he had on me.

#### The Workshop of Wonders

My father had a special place in our house, a workshop filled with electrical components, wires, and gadgets. It wasn’t a large space, but it was teeming with projects and inventions. This workshop was more than just a hobby for him; it was his sanctuary and a living classroom where he taught me some of the most valuable lessons of my life.

From a young age, I would follow him into the workshop, my small hands eager to help with any task. One winter evening, when I was about eight years old, I remember him handing me a simple circuit board. "This is a basic circuit," he said, his voice gentle yet firm. "We'll build it together, and with time and care, it will light up."

I watched as he showed me how to connect the components, explaining the role of each part—resistors, capacitors, and transistors. He explained that, just like in life, every component had its place and purpose. “Patience and precision,” he often said, “are the keys to building something great.”

#### The Season of Discovery

Every Season, we spent countless hours in the workshop. Every evening, we’d work on different projects, from building simple circuits to repairing household electronics. My father taught me to recognize the importance of each connection and how to troubleshoot problems when things didn’t work as expected.

One day, I accidentally short-circuited a project we had been working on for weeks. I felt a pang of frustration and disappointment. My father saw my distress and knelt beside me. “Sometimes, even when we do everything right, things don’t go as planned,” he said. “But that doesn’t mean we give up. We learn, adapt, and keep trying.”

#### The Joy of Creation

As winter progressed, our projects became more complex. By spring, we had built a working model of a simple radio. I remember the pride and joy in my father’s eyes as we tuned into a local station together. We listened to music and news, savouring the satisfaction of having created something with our own hands.

My father’s workshop was more than just a place where electronics came to life; it was where I learned about hard work, perseverance, and the rewards of patience and dedication. It was where I learned that life is full of unexpected challenges, but with resilience and a positive attitude, we can overcome them.

#### A Lasting Legacy

Though my father is no longer here, his workshop continues to thrive, tended by my own hands and those of my children. Every time I step into that workshop, I feel his presence. His lessons have become an integral part of who I am, guiding me through life’s ups and downs.

On this Father’s Day, I honour my father by continuing his tradition of creating and learning, sharing his wisdom with the next generation. His legacy lives on in every project we undertake in our workshop, in every lesson I teach my children, and in the values he instilled in me.

#### Conclusion

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate and remember the fathers who have shaped our lives. My father’s memory is a source of strength and inspiration. Though he may be gone, his spirit lives on in the workshop we created together and in the lessons that continue to guide me. Today, I celebrate him with gratitude and love, cherishing the timeless gifts he has given me.

Thank You Daddy for teaching me everything in our lives.

Happy Father's Day...

Rest in Peace Daddy... 

God Bless You Always.

Jacob M