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A Tribute To My Dad On Father's Day

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX One DRE#01045442

This morning the first thought I had was of my Father, Bal Maraj of Fullerton, California. I heard his words jpeg"Don't Grow Up Too Soon" This was one of his favorite saying as I was a child. It still applies today. I came to understand that he was trying to teach me to be patient, and whatever in life that I desired would come to me soon enough.

I have a brother Mark and a  BFF Sharon, who is like my Dad's 2nd Daughter. He spent many hours in our childhood lecturing us on the ways of the world and trying to groom us into "being good citizens".

Another one of his famous saying for Sharon and I was "Let's see what happens in 5 Years from now." This would be my dad's response when Sharon and I were asking if we could go on some adventure together, since we were best friends. Sharon and I have now been best friends for 30 YEARS!!!

My Dad turned 60 years old this year and has also enjoyed an additional milestone of coming to the United States legally as a student 40 years ago!   I wanted to  take this time on Father's Day  to congratulate my father, Bal Maraj  for three (tree)  things. 

#1 For living to the age of 60. He had a few health scares but he has braved them all. 

#2 Making an incredible journey to America back in 1968, when the world was a difficult place.

#3 Being patient with me as a teenager and young woman. I wasn't the easiest daughter in the world!

 On this Father's Day 2008 I wanted to Thank You for being a Great Father and A Loyal Friend!         Thanks for Teaching me  Patience, Kindness and Love.

Written By Tina Maraj Shah, Fullerton California.

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Tina Maraj  714-403-7901 www.Tinamaraj.com

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Comments (6)

John Walters
Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA
Licensed in Louisiana

I don't think we appreciate our dads and moms until we are older and realize they were right.

Jun 15, 2008 03:05 AM
Cristal Drake
Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA
Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

T- You almost made me cry with this one!

Jun 15, 2008 03:31 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Tina

You are a great lady; and what a wonderful post to your Dad!

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Jun 15, 2008 03:36 AM
Robert Machado
HomePointe Property Management, CRMC - Sacramento, CA
CPM MPM - Property Manager and Property Management

Your dad sounds like a nice and smart man.  Happy Fathers Day to him.

Jun 15, 2008 07:23 AM
Tina Maraj
RE/MAX One - Fullerton, CA
Celebrating 30 Years of Real Estate Sales

Thanks everybody!

Jun 15, 2008 07:30 AM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

He sounds like a great dad!  You have memories to treasure.  Thanks for sharing!  :)

Jun 15, 2008 08:35 AM