I recently read an article on "To The Man Who Will Ask Me To Marry Him One Day" and it was pretty accurate as far as shaky palms and tears go, but there's one thing I couldn't relate to: She mentions running to tell her parents, but they already knew because he asked her father.

I will never have that. If you would like to know more about my dad and our relationship please read my article here.

Of course, I would want the guy to ask my mom and brother in my dad's place, but it's not the same and there's so many other things I'll miss out on.

That being said, I still want someone to marry me one day, and I'll say yes when the day comes. I don't know how it will all turn out but, like any girl, I of course imagine a future with marriage, and maybe, emphasis on maybe, kids. I imagine my family living in a happy home, not just a house, and I imagine someone being loyal to me and loving me endlessly.

So to the guy that asks me to marry him, understand that your proposal and our 'big day' will be approached with mixed emotions.

I will be excited and say 'yes' and be the happiest girl in the world. I'll probably get teary. I'll do everything you'd expect a girl in love to do.

As the day gets closer, I'll be nervous, hoping I don't trip, hoping I don't mess up my vows; however, someone will be missing from my happiest moment.

My father won't get to tell me how beautiful I look; he won't walk me down the aisle, and he won't give me away to my future. I won't get my father-daughter dance.

I cry at weddings now because it hurts that I won't experience those moments, and I will probably get upset on the day I have to for-go these traditions.

I worry about my wedding; I've been worried since the day he died if I'll make it through the day without ruining my makeup and everyone's cheery mood. I'm hoping I'll be so happy that I can keep it together. Please make me that happy.

To the girls who get married without their fathers, find the next best things. My dad told me on his death bed that my brother would be the one to walk me down the aisle, I expect a dance from everyone, including my mom, with the spotlight on me, and I know my dad would be happy for me.

I know he would be.