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A Thank You Letter To The Guy Who Stepped Up

Thank you for being my uncle, my father figure, and my best friend.

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A Thank You Letter To The Guy Who Stepped Up

It takes a unique man to step in and take on a role he never asked for. For me, my uncle took on multiple roles in my life. Not only is he my uncle, he is my best friend and also a father figure in my life. Never once was he asked to wear so many hats, but he did with no complaints. I know that it was not easy juggling such roles, but you continue to do it daily. Being that I was raised by a single mother, which many girls are used to, I was lucky. I was lucky to have a man in my life who was able to offer me more than just a father figure. I know you hate mushy, lovey stuff, so get ready because this is the thank you that you deserve and much more! I am forever grateful you are such a great person.

Thank you for being my uncle, my father figure, and my best friend.

Dear Uncle,

Thank you for always answering my frantic phone calls when I need to know how to put air in my tire or when I am needing help on how to check my oil. Thank you for always keeping me calm, when I feel like the car maintenance place is ripping me off! Also, thank you for always making sure that I get home safe when I am commuting back and forth from home and school. Thank you for buying me pepper spray when I went off to college and telling me to always be safe, especially at night! I have you to thank for my nice pink accessory on my keys! Thank you for washing my car without me even asking and making sure I have gas in my car.

Secondly, thank you for showing me how a man should treat a woman. Thank you for always going to extra mile for me and treating me with respect, I now hold a high standard for every guy I meet. If I am lucky enough to meet a man just like you, I will be doing good!

Growing up, you made things easier because I was able to have a male role model in my life. I never felt that loss, because you stepping up was such an incredible, loving experience. You played the roles of three people and helped raise me into who I am today. You were able to be my friend, but also my guidance for when I needed that father figure. I consider myself very lucky to have you! I would not want it any other way.

Thank you for being a part of every milestone in my life, throughout those awkward pre-teen years, to high school graduation, and even moving me into my freshman dorm room!

Lastly, thank you for doing this all and having such a kind heart while doing it. You are so humble and so giving! No amount of "thank yous" will ever be enough to show you how grateful I am to have you as my best friend and role model.

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