Wisdom Imparted

Do you believe that people who leave this earth can transfer their goodness to others? Or maybe it is just our way, as those left behind, to keep that person's memory alive. I've been graced with a few of my dad's bad habits, or unlikable traits, but when he passed, I think he left some good for me, too. Granted, many people don't see the fruit of this...however, I know it, because I can feel it inside me. I'm slower to anger, things that used to bother me don't, problems I used to think didn't have a solution now do...wisdom that my father imparted to me...probably throughout the years that I had with him but am just noticing now. Of course, why would I notice it when he was here? He would just give me advice and I wouldn't have to think about it, like I do now. God knows I miss him, seemingly more and more each day...but I think I'm finding my way to move on, with him by my side, or inside my heart. And that way, he'll never be too far away when I need him.