My Dad retired from Wal-Mart, after nearly 30 years. He is now working for a local bank. However, it will seem like a part~time job to him, after he has spent the last 30 years working 80+ hour each week. He began his career as a store manager when I was in Kindergarten. Despite, how anyone feels about feels about the retail Giant, Wal-Mart~has been good to our family. My dad worked hard and sacrificed many things to create a great life for us. We are so proud of him. At his retirement party, several people spoke about his strong character, commitment to his career and his love of others. I was so proud of him...I wanted to shout "And..That great Man is my Dad!" However, I am sure that would not have been entirely appropriate in a room full of 100+ people. My brother and sister work in Wal-Mart management. Dad has given them a solid example to follow. Yes, I am that one kid that didn't go to work for the company. Well, I did work in the jewelry department for a short time in high school and college...until Dad fired me. He didn't exactly fire me~he was cutting payroll and I was the first to be dismissed. However, he enjoyed telling everyone that he fired me.:)
Above the work ethic and integrity that Dad taught us~He showed my sister, brother and I~how to live for Christ. He is a solid in his faith. He loves the Lord and is steady in his belief. Although Dad is a pillar of strength, he has a tender heart. He cares...truly cares about others. He loves his grandkids. Benjamin, Hailey, and Georgia-Kate are blessed to have him.
What a great man my Dad is!
Happy Retirement, Dad.
The Family:Allen with Benjamin, Georgia-Kate and I, Mom, Dad, Tracy.
(Front) Todd, Tracie and Hailey.
Dad, visiting with some of the guests.
Benjamin with some balloons.
The cake. This is the biggest cake~covered a 6 foot table.
Benjamin signing the guest book. Several of the ladies in the store, made Dad a scrapbook.
Really nice.
Georgia-Kate and IBest said by Benjamin:
"Papa is going to work at his new bank...so he can play more with me ."
We love you, Dad!
10 comments:
I too am blessed with an amazing dad. We're lucky girls you know. That Georgia-Kate is sooooo cute!
Loved this post. By the way, I have NEVER seen a cake like that. There must have been many there to honor a great man! Blessings to him and the entire family.
Wow! This is wonderful! So proud of your dad! My daddy worked in a bank for over 30 years until his retirement! Your dad will love the bank...and as Benjamin said, have more time to play with his precious grandbabies! Thanks so much for sharing this post!
Hugs,
Susan
Congrats to your Dad! He sounds like an amazing man. You were sooo blessed with such a great role model (even though he fired you)! Just for the record, I live at Wal-Mart -- I am there every Friday afternoon by 3:30 p.m. sharp!
P.S. I have never seen a cake that big before!
Jodee
30 yrs...wow.. i know you are proud and happy for your Dad... Bankin has got to be less stess than retail.. maybe that is what I should do?? :)
see you this weekend...
Lisa Worley
Banking not bankin...lol that was a Heath word..lol
What a great story, and what a great legacy! A huge congratulations to your Dad. And how cute are you and Georgia-Kate??!
Congratulations to your dad! How exciting! And what a wonderful example it sounds like he was to you and to your kids!
XOXOXO
Jen
It's so funny that your Dad is retiring only to go work at the bank! Now let's talk about that cake! YUM! Cake is my favorite food group. And let's talk about your hair in the last photo. Too cute!
Congrats to your Dad on his retirement from Walmart. I worked part time at various banks to put myself through college.
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ya'll have such a great looking family! have a good day!
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