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An Open Letter To My Dad

To The Moon And Back

Blaire Kelley
May 10, 2016
Dallas Baptist University
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An Open Letter To My Dad
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I want to start out by thanking you for everything. You have been there since day one. I can remember you saying, “You’re my sweet girl.” I never wondered whether it is the truth or not. From the moments you taught me how to play t-ball to the times you (still) take me fishing - I will forever be your sweet girl.

I remember as a young girl we had our daily prayers on the way to school, and occasional jam sessions to The Bee Gees, James Brown, and Michael Jackson (you have always had the best taste in music). I always wanted to be like you - my world revolved around being like dad. The way you walked, the way you talked, the way you laughed, and the way you loved; I have always looked to you as my role model and best friend. There is no one in the world that I would rather have as my role model. The way you love as Christ loves and the way you forgive so easily - that is the personality I strive to obtain. I have yet to stop looking to you as my role model; and I know no one is perfect, but in my eyes you come pretty close.

So Daddy,

No matter the boys that walk in, and sometimes out, you will always be my number one. You will always be the man I admire most; the one who I know always has a shoulder to cry on and a heart to smile with. Thank you for all of the times you loved me when I was the least lovable. Thank you for leading our family towards unconditional love and constant support. Thank you for loving mom the way I hope to be loved one day. And thank you, most of all, for loving me to the moon and back. I will always be your little girl, no matter how old I get.

-Your Princess

PS - I will always enjoy fishing with you way more than any other boy out there.

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