To Be A Hardy

We recently had a discussion
at the dinner table

on what it means to be a
Hardy

Many things were discussed.

We told our children

"You are a Hardy.

And that means something."

So what does it mean?

they asked. 

We told them their behavior

reflects on our name.
We expect them to honor their name,
to never embarass themselves
or their family.

We told them the name
does not define the character.

The character defines the name.

I hope my children will always 

be proud to be a Hardy.

We are so proud of them.

HAR·DY

–adjective

Capable of enduring fatigue, hardship, exposure, 

sturdy; strong; requiring great physical courage,

vigor, or endurance; bold or daring; courageous;

Origin:

1175–1225; ME hardi < OF, ptp. of

*hardir to harden, make brave

—Synonyms

vigorous, robust, hale, stout, sound,

intrepid, resolute, brave.