Flight

Things my father taught me

The waltz turn

That no one is more important than anyone else

To notice the sunset

To care about my handwriting

That 7X8 is 56

To care about my brother’s well-being

Respect, honesty, authenticity, courage and integrity – all by example

The pleasures of a long, hot bath

How loving my brother is

To sing in my car

To defend my convictions and opinions

To never close doors of opportunity behind me

Forthrightness

Entrepreneurship

To be self-taught

To take risks

To make my own way

The importance of family

About sacrifice

About humility.

He gave me wings.

January 1, 2000

– Linda Belans

Spoken at my father’s graveside funeral