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by Kate Kriynovich
Happy Father’s
Day to all the loving and hard working fathers in our world. They offer so much
to us through their lives and in their love. And many times, we become the most
aware of this, in their passing. It is in that spirit, that I thank my dad for
all he gave and meant to me, and dedicate this very first Coach’s Kitchen recipe
and article in his memory. He was really a great father.
Dad never stayed “down” long, even when the circumstances would have warranted
it. You could always count on him to let things roll-off of his back, and for
him to get back to whistling or singing as he went about his farm work. That was
in the face of some pretty stressful business and financial situations which
could have otherwise taken their toll. But he chose to rise above the situation,
to make the most of it, to steer a new course and let go of the negative.
My cousins enjoyed his humor and antics. They could count on him for stories,
jokes, and shenanigans, and to keep things light and fun. We relied on him for
that, too.
Although he had an extremely strong sense of his values and the right things to
do, it was coupled with a very forgiving spirit, and he took people as they
were. Where there was a need, he tried to help.
Dad was not an advice giver, but offered a strong shoulder when you needed one.
His parenting had much to do with setting an example of living true to your
beliefs and your word. He was in many ways a very gentle person with very deep
“roots.”
I can’t work in my garden or see an animal or bird in their habitat without
thinking about him. He was always pointing out a nest, a deer, animal tracks, or
finding a new way to keep squirrels out of the bird feeders. There was always
some new trick he was teaching his dog, and he was never too busy to stop and
enjoy nature. He indulged all of his seven children when it came to pets, and in
later years when we spoke on the phone, he always made it a point to ask about
my cat, Romeo.
His story and the stories he told, were beautiful to me. They helped to build my
childhood as well as my adulthood, and they are full of rich and wonderful
examples of a life well-lived and a family well cared for.
In the spirit of Dad’s favorite recipes, I am sharing my mom’s homemade barbeque
sauce recipe. He loved BBQ, baked beans, coleslaw, and cornbread. As you
celebrate Father’s Day with your families, think about what matters most in
life, and take some time to appreciate and thank each other for the gifts each
has shared.
Della’s BBQ Sauce (great with slow cooked short ribs):
1 med onion, chopped – put in pan with water to cover the bottom and simmer
until clear, about 5 minutes or so
Add:
1 ˝ cup ketchup
˝ tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
˝ teaspoon liquid smoke
˝ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or more
˝ cup water
Stir until blended. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. If you are baking the sauce
with meat, you can cut the simmer time down.
Coaching Inquiries: What resources do you use to bounce back
after disappointment or difficulty? Are you in tune with your values and what is
most important to you? How do you maintain your focus on what is most important?
What lifts you up during your day? Are you willing to live in the moment,
appreciate what is good, and let go of the rest? If you have a recipe you want to share,
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May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Kate Kriynovich (Kate@LifeTrekCoaching.com)
LifeTrek Coaching International
Columbus, OH
U.S.A.
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