I’ve been thinking a lot about you lately. I've been thinking about how thankful I am for you, and how grateful I am for the love that you provide me with every day. I can tell you all this as much as I want to, but I always feel like it isn't enough. So I’ve decided to show the world how much I love you, and how appreciative I truly am. Here it goes:
Dad,
These past few months have been the some of the hardest, and I think we could all agree on that. There have been a lot of more downs than ups, and that really sucks. But as much as we have lost (and we have lost a lot), I still find peace in knowing that I have you in my life. I find comfort in knowing that I can come home to you, and that I can call you every day to talk about pointless stuff, just because I just want to hear your voice.
Home hasn’t felt the same, but knowing you are there fills my heart with joy. You have been so strong for me and for our family, and that takes a certain kind of person. You are one hundred percent, hands down, the strongest man I’ve ever known. I watch you as you go to work even when you don’t want to, but have to, so you can provide for us. Well I am here to tell you, you are not the typical dad. You are a superhero. You’ve saved my life and you are the reason I feel like I can keep going. You are also not just my dad, you are my best friend as well. I always felt I could tell you everything on our countless phone calls and Nordstrom trips. And no, the phone calls and Nordstrom trips will never end.
Over the last 18 years of my life, you have taught me a lot. Thank you for teaching me that when life knocks you down, you keep going. That when sadness erupts, all you really have is your family and friends to lean on. And that life is never too serious, so you need to have fun along the way. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without you. You make me strive to be a better person and to learn from life. I am so excited for what else life can throw at us, because I feel unstoppable with you. Here’s to more experiences in the future with you, and I am sorry If I made you cry. I love you with all my heart.
Xoxo
Always,
Your loving daughter
