Comments on: A Great Father, for sure, but also a Great Man!

By: hadar

hadar — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:30:31 +0000

Thanks Sondy! Lois “surprised” me by sharing this with lots of our friends, and I’ve been touched by how many have reached out to say that it was meaningful to them.

We hope to see you both soon! Love to the entire family!

By: sondra sen

sondra sen — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:21:04 +0000

Dear Hadar:

We are friends for so many years, and I know of your many talents and accomplishments, and your amazing humanity; but had forgotten details of the parents who shaped and moulded you. Now, it all makes sense. Thank you for sharing this memorable story of your Dad, which was so appropriate for Father’s Day.
I, too, had a kind and caring Dad who was a model for me when I selected Tapas–just as you had a model for compassion and passion about social issues when you selected Lois.
Tapas and I send love to you both and hope to see you soon.
Sondra

By: hadar

hadar — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:30:31 +0000

Thanks Sondy! Lois “surprised” me by sharing this with lots of our friends, and I’ve been touched by how many have reached out to say that it was meaningful to them.

We hope to see you both soon! Love to the entire family!

By: sondra sen

sondra sen — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:21:04 +0000

Dear Hadar:

By: hadar

hadar — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:29:24 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Annette. I didn’t expect to start a chain reaction with the post, but I’m very glad that’s how it’s working out!

By: annette berson

annette berson — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:12:07 +0000

Hello, Hadar,
Arlene forwarded your deeply meaningful writing about your “great dad” a “great man”. I loved every word. I had a “great dad”, a “great man”: bar mitzvahed ‘underground’ in Latvia, fought in WWII, and worked harder than most people as an incredibly devoted son, husband, and father. He was the most honest and truly good person I have ever known in my life, and will probably ever know.
I’m glad I have this, YOUR opportunity, to express a miniscule part of my thoughts. Thank you. You are quite fortunate, as I am.
Annette

By: hadar

hadar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:29:24 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Annette. I didn’t expect to start a chain reaction with the post, but I’m very glad that’s how it’s working out!

By: annette berson

annette berson — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:12:07 +0000

By: hadar

hadar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:04:32 +0000

Thanks Arlene, it means an awful lot to me! We both can’t wait to you both again as soon as possible!

By: Arlene

Arlene — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:51:37 +0000

I’m overwhelmed by the beautiful thought that as a son you undertook to ‘share’ your very special father with the rest of us. By putting into words his incredible story you honor him in so many ways. Thanks for sharing. And I hope it’s okay with you that I plan to pass this on as inspiration to others. . . . .Love, Arlene

P.S. I’ve told you before that I was sure that the Lois I knew could only have committed herself to someone as deeply feeling as herself. It was no surprise to me that you are who you are. Now you’ve proven it one more time.