A dad is someone that everyone needs in their life. Dads shape and mold you, they help you become who you're supposed to be. A good dad holds your hand from the time you're born until the end. He is there when you fall and then helps you get back up. He can always make you laugh and holds you when you cry.

My dad is someone I look up to and is a standard I measure other guys against- which might not be fair considering how awesome my dad is, lol.

When you have a dad you also have so many other things. My dad has been my coach, cheerleader, psychologist, bank, and so many other things.

When you have a dad you also have a….

1. Role Model & Best Friend

My dad has taught me how to be the person I am. He taught me right from wrong. He showed me how to act and helped me become who I am. He’s influenced ALL of my decisions and opinions. He gave me my taste in music. He taught me how to play softball. And *tries* to explain football to me. He has shown me the funniest movies and TV shows. He's told me who to vote for, but still let me make my own decisions. He told me about the Lord and continues to show me how to give Him my life.

2. Shoulder to Cry On

It may come as a surprise to you- well maybe not all of you- but I cry a lot. And I know it can be annoying when you’re around someone like that. Especially when they always come to you crying or upset, but my dad has never made me feel like an inconvenience or burden. He just accepts it and me. He's let me cry for 30 minutes and not said I was being dramatic or needed to stop. He's helped me get through difficult times, and never told me I was too much to handle.

3. Confidant

I can tell my dad anything, and I do. Whether it's about my day or a disagreement I'm having with someone, or what I think about a book I just read or just random stuff. And he just listens to me and gives advice, when needed. I'm so thankful that he has always made me feel like this.

4. 24/7 Comedian

My dad ALWAYS finds a way to make me laugh. No matter what. If I'm crying or angry or sick- he always makes me laugh. Laughter is so important, it makes us happy and helps us with the heaviness of life. I'm so thankful that I always have someone that makes me smile.

5. Support System & Someone to Make Proud

My dad supports me in whatever I want to do. Through my years playing softball, while I was getting my 2 degrees, and so much more. He has never told me that my dreams are too big or that I couldn't do something if I worked hard enough for it. He pushes me go all out for all of my hopes and dreams. even my dream to be a professional singer and dancer…haha. And he is definitely there when my dreams come true.

Knowing this, that someone is cheering for you and believes in you, makes the difficult times easier. It turns the times when you just want to give up and hide under a blanket into the times that you push on. It gives you more of a drive to keep going and achieve your dreams.

Celebrate and thank all of the fathers in your life this Father’s Day and every day. Father in laws, friends who are dads, brothers who are dads, uncles, grandpa’s, and of course your father. They give us so much.

Thanks Dad!!