"No matter how old she may be, sometimes a girl just needs her dad."

Growing up, my dad was my hero, the best man to walk the Earth, my best friend. These are all the things you want your dad to be for the rest of your life, because when all other men fail, at least you'll have your dad. I've spent so much time with my dad; I was a daddy's girl and probably always will be. I still think he is a great man for many reasons; he is strong, caring, hilarious, and my protector. When I picture my wedding day, I don't think about the first dance with my husband or cutting the cake I just hope that my dad will be there to walk me down the aisle, and have one dance with me to "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle.

I always had him when I was younger, there then came a time when it seemed as if I wasn't important enough to my father. As if everything else that was going on was more important than me. Everyone has a father, but not everyone has a dad. I was beginning to lose mine, and it broke my heart. Promises continued to be broken, and the distance began to grow more and more. But, I did not want to believe that anything was changing in my life, but I had to grow up. He is still my favorite guy, and I wouldn't trade him or any of our memories for anything in the world.

Dear Dad,

I thank God for giving me you as my father because without you I would have never experienced being hurt or let down, but I would have also not experience being loved unconditionally and pushed to my limits. I thank you for being my dad and being there when I really needed you. Spending Sundays watching football and eating dinner super late at night. I remember when we lived at our house on Weston you woke Tyler and me up one night at like 3 in the morning to lay in the grass outside and look at the stars. Or when I would jump off the stairs into your arms, and you kept telling me to go higher; it was only a few feet, but it felt like a mountain to me. If only you knew how much those little moments with you mattered to me. From you, I've learned to make my own decisions and really think before talking.

I want to know what honestly what you think about me, and how far I've come. Are you proud? Do you think I'm making good choices? I know I shouldn't second guess myself, but besides my mom's opinion, yours is one of the most important. Sometimes I wish you were around to hear how much I need you, and how hard times get without you.

I know it's rough for you to watch me grow up, but I want you to know that I will never stop loving you as I always have. I don't want you to ever feel like you're losing your little girl because I will always be right here. No matter how many bad things go on between us you will always be my dad and my twin. You have given my endless memories and laughs. You've helped me become the woman I am today, and I hope one day I can make you proud.

Love, Suga

P.S. I know I'm your favorite.