I feel like if anyone ever says that one of their parents is the best, it is probably one of the most obvious statements ever made. Of course you're going to think that your parents are the best, they are the ones that loved you from the beginning of your life, and have been there for you through everything.

However, not everyone is blessed to have both parents in their lives, and with Father's Day right around the corner I figured now would be a great time to express appreciation for my Dad, and explain why I'm incredibly lucky to have him in my life.

1. I don't know many other people that care for me like he does.

There's a lot of people who will come and go in your life, but my Dad has proven to me that he is here to stay. There are a lot of people who will act like they want to be in your life, but with my Dad it is not an act. He always goes out of his way to show he cares for me, and that is something I will always cherish.

2. If any boy hurt me, he would be the first to hurt them right back.

Growing up with a strict dad was not always a good time, in fact there were times where I would absolutely dread it. However, now that I am older I definitely see the perks of having a strict father. For example, I dare any boy to ever put his hands on me or hurt me really in any way. If my Dad hasn't intimidated you yet, do one of those things and he will be sure to scare you then.

3. He has always tried to maintain a relationship with me.

Everyone knows how strained father-daughter relationships can be, especially in the teenage years. While most fathers would just grow distant from their daughters, my Dad made it a point to still show interest in my hobbies, and genuinely cared about what was going on in my life. No matter how hard I pushed away, he always tried.

4. He has a soft spot for his only daughter.

Whether he wants to admit to it or not, he will always have a soft spot for me. Being his only daughter, he can forget how sensitive a girl's feelings can be, and if he does hurt my feelings he is instantly reminded of how sensitive of a person I really am. While my brothers may be told to toughen up, my Dad will be the first to apologize to me, something that he is not well known for doing.

5. He always makes it known how proud of me he is.

My Dad has always pushed me to do my best, especially when it comes to school. Now that I am a senior in college, about to graduate in a field that I absolutely love, he could not express anymore how proud of me he is. Every time I show him my grades for the semester, or if I tell him about something exciting that happened for me, he is the first to tell me how proud he is, and how I could not have made parenting any easier for him. He is always there to boost my confidence.

I love you, Dad.