Ya know, I feel like sometimes I don't show my appreciation of you quite enough. Partly because I don't know how I'd ever thank you for all you do for me and partly because I'm still so amazed at how big of a blessing you are to me.

Thank you for filling an empty void in my life. Since my dad passed away when I was young, I didn't really understand how close a daughter could be to her father. But you've changed that perspective for me. You have supported me in ALL I do (including all those cheer competitions and games, you were the best cheer dad!!) and have always managed to be there for me no matter what I was going through or needed.

You've been there to do the typical things a dad does: fill up my car with gas, buy me food, etc. But you've gone so above and beyond that. You have taught me and shown me through your everyday actions how the man God has picked out for me is supposed to treat me one day. You lead our family down God's path for us day in and day out. You always respect my mom. You provide for us, you pray with us, you love us wholeheartedly.

Since my brother graduated from college and moved to a different state, I had pretty much gotten used to it being just me and mom. So, when you came around, I was a little hesitant to let you in. But letting you in became SO EASY when I saw how genuinely happy you made my mom (and me). Now, I cannot imagine life without you in it.

Thank you for completing our family and loving me as your own (because let's face it, I am.)

All in all, you rock. I love you so very much. I know I can't really put into words how much I am thankful for you, but I hope you know how much you are loved and appreciated every single day.

Happy Father's Day!! I love you!!