Dad,
For as long as I can remember, you've been my number one supporter in everything. From the 4th grade volleyball team, to moving two hours away for college, you were always right behind me telling me how much you believed in me. You have never once made me think that I was incapable of achieving a goal. I've looked up to you since I was a baby, & almost twenty-one years later, I come to you for everything. You have always been the best friend I needed.
When I was little, I loved being with you everyday. I would come home from school with Nan and watch for your truck when we lived on Jackson Lane. I was able to count on you for everything- even having dinner ready every evening at 5:30. Growing up with you was easy. You were always accepting of all five of us. You were a little more lenient on things, especially when you could hear us laughing when we were supposed to be asleep. You always went out of you way to make small things feel bigger than they were, and you still do. Like staying up later than usual to watch the new i-Carly episodes, or The Spongebob Squarepants Movie. You would always pop some popcorn and we would all sit together on the couch. You made my childhood extraordinary & I will always love you for that.
As I grew older, I realized that not every man is going to love me as much as you do. Through all of my heartbreaks and boy troubles, you were always there to make me smile. Many girls run to their mom with their boy problems, but I always found comfort in you. You helped me see that I will find someone one day who treats me just as good as you do. I know you will always be there for me when I'm crying, and you'll always find a way to make it seem better. You've been my biggest love since I was little, and I'm sure you always will be. You've never made me go through anything alone, and you never will. When I'm having a "Hold on let me call my dad." moment, I know you will always answer. You've given me everything in life, and I am still learning from you. Even though I can fart louder than you on some days, you've taught me how to respect and love myself as the young lady I am. You've taught me how to work for the things I want & that nothing in life gets handed to you. You have shown me a lot about the world and I still have so much to learn from you.
I hate thinking about growing up and leaving you alone. I know that one day I will find my own home with someone new, and you and I won't share the same last name. I miss you if I don't see you for more than 24 hours, which rarely happens. When I was away for school I missed you everyday & I'm sure you already knew that. I cried my freshman year move in day when you left my dorm. Growing up so close with you makes it hard for me to let go. Whenever you cook a meal or take the stains out of my clothes, you always say "What are you going to do when I'm dead?". To answer that question, I'm going to be like you. You always tell me "You don't want to be like your daddy.", but I do. You've taught me more than you know in the twenty years I've been here. I hope its not for a very long time, but when you do go, I want to be like you. I'll take my own kids camping like we used to do. I'm going to teach them how to make biscuits and gravy like you do. I'll carry your same sense of humor. I'll give my kids the amount of love and support you give me everyday.
I know that you know I am a daddy's girl, and I always will be. Life without you would be hard. I am forever thankful that I was blessed with such a caring dad. I know you will always be there to sing 80's music way too loud & you will always answer my phone call when I'm at Texas Roadhouse and ask you "Dad what's the one steak that doesn't have fat on it and doesn't have the bone in it?". You've given me a life to be proud of, and I will always keep pushing myself to be better. You are always proud of me, and you try to help me in every way you can.
You truly are the worlds greatest dad. I love you daddy & thank you for loving me too.
