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The day this earth was blessed with a sensational man…
A man who happens to be my daddy, and I can’t even begin to express just how blessed I am for this reason. I have been a family girl since birth — from vacations, to sporting events to school functions, you name it. My family was always in attendance and I felt complete knowing my parents devoted themselves completely to mine and my sister’s desires as young girls and now, as adults. I find that my family is my backbone, my comfort and the driving forces behind every life decision I make. But I’d be lying if I said one man’s influence didn’t factor in the most.
I have always been a daddy’s girl…I mean, I played softball for crying out loud. But besides my taking on my dad’s favorite sport even as a female, I looked, and continue to look, to my dad for everything. He has been a huge factor in so many major life decisions and more importantly, the small decisions that I consistently run into. I know in my heart that I wouldn’t have any of the positive traits I have accumulated had he not been there as he was, and is, now.
He pushes me to be the best I can possibly be while still making me feel like a million bucks if I don’t exactly achieve what was anticipated. He has cheered me on in every aspect of every organization I have been part of. I hear his voice in my head, saying the same uplifting words of wisdom I have heard since my youngest of years, when encouragement is exactly what I need. I look to him when I’m broken, when I’m happy and when I just need a friend. As I tear up writing about his sincere impact on my life, I am welcome my an overwhelming sense of admiration, gratitude and love for this amazing man who truly is my hero.
If you’re reading this, daddy, thank you for being you and for being the person that I have leaned on for 22 years now. I couldn’t have done any of it without you and know I have so much to look forward to because of the valuable lessons you have passed to me. You are the brightest light, the warmest of hearts and the most loving man I have ever come across, making me the luckiest (well, one of two) girl in the world to call you daddy. Happy birthday to you daddy! Just know this world has been a better place for the past 60 years you have graced it with your presence. And let’s face it, 60 never looked better 🙂 I love you to the moon and back, and back again, forever and always.
(your Little One)
Pursuit of Passion 