Mother's Day has always been kind of hard for me, I lost my mom to cancer when I was five years old. So it has always been difficult to see everyone celebrating their moms when I just couldn't relate. Father's Day, on the other hand, has always made me so happy. I am lucky enough to have an amazing dad who has been there for me no matter what my entire life. He has sometimes had to fill the role of both mom and dad and that is never easy for any parent. But I have no idea what I'd do without my dad and I want him to know how much I truly appreciate him.
Zoe Johnson
Thank you for painting my teeny tiny nails when I was little, you always managed to get the nail polish on my nails and not on the skin around them.
Thank you for doing my hair every day when I was little, and making fun of my collection of hair bows and flowers once I got older.
Thank you for letting me hang out with my friends, even though sometimes I know you'd rather I hang out with you.
Thank you for buying me a car, I know I complain that it's actually a small cruise ship and kinda janky but I really do appreciate it.
Thank you for helping me pay for college and for planning ahead. I know you think I don't understand some of the sacrifices you made, but I do and I wouldn't be where I am without you.
Thank you for dragging me around the country to barbecue when I was younger, I know I complained sometimes but I got to see a lot of the country and I'm very thankful.
Thank you for always wanting to get a Slurpee from 7-Eleven, I think we've tried all the flavors they have now.
Thank you for going on walks and hiking with me all the time when I was younger, I loved walking around enjoying nature with you.
Thank you for tricking my sister and I and surprising us with most of the pets we've ever had, they're our very best friends.
Thank you for teaching me to stick up for myself, I know I deserve to be treated better.
Thank you for taking work off when you could to come see things I did in school, like plays and award ceremonies, it meant everything that you were there.
Thank you for teaching me how to be a good person, I know you and I hold grudges, but we always do the right thing in the end.
Zoe Johnson
I honestly have the best dad in the world and he's one of my best friends. I'm sure I annoy him when I spend all my money on concert tickets or don't listen to his advice but I know I'm his fave and he's mine. If you're lucky enough to still have your dad in your life, call him or go see him this Father's Day; I know it's a Hallmark holiday and doesn't really mean much in the grand scheme of things, but I know it will mean the world if you let your dad know you're thinking about him.