Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to the dad who has dealt with me my whole life, to the dad who has given up so much of himself for his family, to the dad who spent the entirety of my life investing in me, wishing the best for me, to the dad who has never given up on me when I have given up, to the dad that always told me what I didn't want to hear and gave me advice when I didn't want it. He's not perfect, but I couldn't ask for anyone else to be my dad. I'm not sure any other man could tolerate me the way he does. 

Thank you, daddy, for teaching me about music because my mother couldn't. Thank you for teaching me about how to appreciate classical music and to love oldies. 

Thank you for always thinking of the bigger picture when I only want to think of tomorrow. 

Thank you for teaching me about God. I may not understand anything you tell me, but thank you for giving me all the knowledge you know about Him.

Thank you for videotaping my entire childhood. I wouldn't know who my mom was without the minimal footage you got of her.

Thank you for always trying to teach me something, on vacation or just sitting at home. I don't always like it, but I appreciate that you're trying to teach me.

I love you, daddy. No matter if I'm 21 or 51, I will always be your little girl.