When I was little, my dad was my actual hero. Everything he did I looked up to and found amazing. He did everything in his power to make sure I was happy and healthy and had everything I needed -- and more. Still, to this day, he does everything in his power to help me out in any way possible. Whether it's to stop my anxiety attacks over the phone or coming up to visit me at school, he is always there. I am thankful every day for having him in my life, and I don’t know what I would do without him. He is the real standard I hold for everyone around me. This is why.
He always tells me how beautiful and amazing I am.
He tries to protect me from everything that could be harmful because let's be honest the world is a scary place.
He always makes me laugh!
He makes me feel better when I am upset.
He takes care of me when I am sick.
He cares for me more then himself most of the time.
He used to check for monsters under my bed before I went to sleep even though he knew nothing was there.
He read books to me every night before bed time.
He let me dance on his feet when I was little.
He fights for me when no one else will.
He loves me unconditionally and reminds me every day.
He makes his life harder to make mine easier.
He pushes me to do my best even when I don’t think I can do it.
He builds my self-confidence when I start to tear it down.
He hates everyone who has hurt me.
He trusts me to make my own decisions.
He doesn’t judge me when I make a mistake.
He helps me out of sticky situations without any questions.
He makes me want to be a better version of myself.
He makes me food when I'm too lazy too because, in reality, food is the way to the heart.
He wants to spend as much time with me as possible.
He cares when I do badly, but tells me that I will -- and can -- do better.
He lets me know I can trust him and I believe it.
He never forgets my birthday because he continues to talk about how it was the best day of his life.
He saved all my childhood schoolwork and drawings to bring back out and talk about as if they were award-winning novels.
He texts me asking how my day is just to makes sure I am okay and to talk.
Helps me love the small things in life.
When I am having a bad day helps me look at the big picture and see that it’s not that bad.
He gives me all the opportunities he can.
He is very unselfish and would help anyone in need: he has literally pulled over on the side of the road to help stop a brush fire.
He embarrasses me to no end, but what dad doesn’t.
He tries to be involved in my life as much as possible: he would do fire prevention presentations for my middle school just to see me and be part of my life.
I see my dad as one of the best things life has brought me. He works so hard every day just so that my life is better, and I can do what I want. I am thankful for his embarrassing comments and his crazy personality because without it I would not be the person I am today and certainty would not be where I am today: sitting in a classroom getting a good education moving toward my dreams. He is the real standard for any guy who comes into my life and the people that I let in. We all have that father figure in whom we see most of these attributes and love unconditionally, no matter what, and could not see life without. Thank you for setting a high standard for all those around me, and for wanting only the best for me. You are truly someone I could not live without, and I would not want to try.
