The Touching Reason Jo Gaines Finds the Smell of Tires Nostalgic

Photo credit: @joannagaines/ Getty Images
Photo credit: @joannagaines/ Getty Images

From House Beautiful

Leave it to Joanna Gaines to have us getting teary-eyed on Father's Day. The design star wrote her father a heartfelt message on Instagram this weekend, reminiscing about time they spent together gardening and at his tire shop, while acknowledging all the life lessons she learned from their time together.

"Happy Father's Day to the plant daddy of all plant daddys," she wrote. "I got my love for plants from this man-he has taught me that determination and hard work with a mix of patience and grace can not only help in the garden but also with family, business and life."

She continued: "I had the privilege of working with him for ten years at his tire shop and he taught me about these things 1st hand. I always thought I would take over his shop when he retired, this was at least the plan."

Joanna's life clearly took a turn for the unexpected when she went from helping run the family business to becoming a renowned designer and HGTV celebrity. But her love for her father and their beloved tire shop will never change. "...I love it that every time I smell tires I think of you and the good ol' days," wrote Joanna.

Photo credit: Hearst Owned
Photo credit: Hearst Owned

Joanna admits that she had other aspirations and life goals for herself, besides carrying on the family business, but was too afraid to let her dad down (honestly, who isn't?). She hadn't given these hopes much of a chance until meeting her husband, Chip, who helped her realize her "hidden dreams." This is starting to sound like one of those sappy lifetime movies that you hate (but, also love) because you always end up crying in the end.

And of course, Joanna didn't forget about her husband of 16 years on Father's Day: "They all look up to you so much @chipgaines You're the strongest, bravest, funniest, and most loving man they know. You lead our babies well," said Joanna.

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