Real Life | Jill Reid

Real Life | Jill Reid

The Things My Father Taught Me

A life well-lived seems to come down to a few simple lessons

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Jill Reid
Jun 11, 2024
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One of my most cherished memories of my dad took place in a small metal rowboat on a smooth, placid lake in the forests of Wisconsin.

Let me tell you a little about the man who had a hand in shaping my life.

My father was dedicated to his wife and children.

Holding two jobs, he wouldn’t allow my mother to work, and he often took on…

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