My Father Reflection Paper

1. I believe the bond between a father and a daughter is one that is extremely important in the development of a young girl. 2. The goal of a father should be to become a male role model, and exemplify all the exceptional qualities he would like his own child to portray in the future. 3. I remember being impressed by my dad as a child. 4. He worked hard, he was in perfect shape, and he always seemed to be happy. 5. My dad and I are very similar, we are stubborn, independent, and hardworking. 6. We both take practical approaches to life and like to get things done efficiently. In this way we can connect. 7. My dad has always been extremely firm in his beliefs, and once he believes something it is nearly impossible to shake him. 8. Overtime, I have noticed that the way he lives, has shaped me into the person I am today. 9. Although there are several stories I could share about the impact my father has had on my life, three come to mind that showcase how he taught me to be brave, never give up, and that practice truly does make perfect. 10. “No, I don’t want to, I can’t” I cried while peering down at the sinister waters below me. I was overcome with fear as I sat five stories up on a waterslide that ventured through a tunnel surrounded by sharks. 11. I felt the intense heat of the Bahamas and the sun beating down on my back as I contemplated whether or not I would go down the slide that seemed to be a death trap. 12. My dad stood behind me, ready to ride the slide, and said “C’mon McKenna, you can do this”. 13. Sharks are my biggest fear and my dad knew it, yet still out of all the other water slide options our resort had to offer he chose that one. 14. As the line behind us grew, and the lifeguard in front of me became impatient, I swallowed my pride and decided to go for it. 15. “Okay, fine.” I said begrudgingly. 16. I sat in the inner tube with my dad, and began the journey down the pitch black slide. 17. I still remember my heart beating fast as we twisted and turned all the way down, then finally it came to an end and our tube flowed into a glass tank surrounded by massive sharks. 18. At first I was terrified, and was preparing for my life to come to an end, but then I