Rich girl and her wealthy dad

Father’s Day is a precious season for me personally and this Father’s Day I’d like to share with you an amazing tribute that was given for my friend Russ Werch by his daughter, Melodi. She wrote this.

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I Grew Up A RICH GIRL!!!…….My DAD Was A WEALTHY MAN!!

Let me tell you about my dad. We never lived in a house more than 1,500 square feet, had one garage, one bathroom for four women and a black & white TV. We sewed all our own clothes, fixed everything that broke. Dad always left things “better” than when he found them — (even made his bed at hotels). Always wrote thank you notes — and always left some cash in the kitchen after he visited!

He always voted, never made more than $16,000 a year in salary, always lived within his means, paid all his bills, washed dishes, used a vacuum, even used a sewing machine and would sew on my buttons. Returned “borrowed” items with a “little extra,” took food dishes to the ill and people “going through hard times.” Gave cash to those who needed it more than he, never heard an unkind word out of his mouth, he was patient and kind to people, after all you never know what they might be going through!

Shoveled the neighbor lady’s walk, helped the widow next door, let his motherin-law sit in the front seat, honored his parents, never complained about his life, job or financial situation. Always found a “better way to do things” — measured twice, cut once! Do things “right” the first time!

There was NO such thing as “that’s good enough” in our house. Do your BEST the FIRST time!

Remained flexible in life, loved and respected my mother every day of her life, never fought with anyone, went to church twice on Sundays and once on Wednesday night. Volunteered service to his community, holding offices in city government and church. Was a forgiving person, never held a grudge, remained faithful and hopeful in adversity — and was always grateful.

And oh, by the way, did I tell you he never made more than $16,000 a year, never got a raise on his pension check in the 30 years he has been retired — BUT you understand, my DAD was a “WEALTHY MAN” because he had the “love and respect” of children, FAITH in GOD and love for his wife and family! I had the “privilege” of growing up a “RICH GIRL” because Russell Werch is MY DAD!!

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God will help you to leave a legacy of faith and love just like Russ did, if you’ll just let Him.

God bless you and have a great day.