Dad,

There's never going to be enough words to say or acts of gratefulness that will even match all that you have done for me. I could never thank you enough for all the lessons you've taught me, all the times you made me smile after the roughest of days, and all the selfless acts to see that I was happy. I can give it my best efforts to make sure you know that your efforts of giving me a good life never went unnoticed. So, Dad, here are some of the things I don't always say but think about all the time.

Thank you for never judging me or being overly tough on me when I really messed up but rather turned it into a learning experience.

Thank you for always having an open communication with me, I know that probably wasn't always easy.

Thank you for showing me what it means to have a strong work ethic and pushing me to treat my career with care.

I'm sorry for not always taking your opinions seriously when I was young and stubborn. Thinking back now, you were right. In my adult years now, I see the value in your lessons.

Your humor is something that always broke my shell, and it still does. Thanks for always making me laugh.

When I moved away, I know that couldn't have been easy to watch your youngest and only daughter be so far away. But you let me make my decision and supported me. And when I moved back, thank you for being there to help me clean up the mess I made.

Thank you for always being proud of me, even if sometimes I don't deserve it.

I want you to know that pride is on my side, too. I admire your tenacity and pride in everything you do. You taught me to give my goals all the effort it deserves.

I admire your integrity. Above all, you're a man of honor who is well respected by everyone you know.

You're the guiding light in my life that keeps me going some days. I hope you realize just how much I strive to be so much like you and for you to see me turn in to the woman you raised me to be

Basically, you are the most amazing person I know, and I am so proud to have you as my dad. Thanks for all that you have done and continue to do.