He went on to tell me, very calmly, about what it means to keep your word. He explained that when he was growing up after the Depression, a man’s handshake and his word meant everything. He also told me that because I was twenty-one, he didn’t feel angry so much as sad and disappointed. He closed by saying that our words and actions have a real effect on others, and that my words and actions were what others would measure me by. He added that if I hadn’t yet formed some core or basic values and principles, this might be a good time to start thinking about those things.
For the first time, I saw real disappointment on Dad’s face.
He gave me a second chance to make our deal right, and even gave me more deposit slips, saying, “I will take those keys if you miss a single payment or, at the very least, if you don’t let me know in advance that you’ll have trouble making a payment. I understand things can happen.”
He spoke for about forty-five minutes, and I listened. He didn’t expect me to say much, and I knew enough to keep quiet. I just nodded or shook my head at the right time and continued to listen.
That time we spent together changed me forever. Then and there, I made a promise to myself that I’d never again be the cause of that look of sadness and disappointment on Dad’s face. After that defining afternoon, our relationship got better and better. I’m now married with two sons of my own, and they’re already learning about the importance of honor, trust, and honesty.
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