From the first time he saw me, I became his world. I was he pride and joy, his treasure. His responsibility. His daughter! 21 years and he has NEVER let me down....well, I guess telling me "No" has kind of let me down, but he knew better. And for that, I am grateful. I am grateful that I had a father who cared enough to say "No", who loved me enough to want what was best for me. He continues to love me just the same if not more every day of my life. I am grateful for a Christian, God-fearing father who made me go to church every Sunday until I was old enough to make that decision myself. He instilled in me my southern values and morals that have made me the "Southern Belle" I am today. He has given me unconditional love nomatter what I've done: whether dangerous, stupid or both and praised me for my achievements. He has been there for every talent show, every singing competition, every softball game, every basketball game, every theater performance...cheering me on every step of the way and encouraging me to work hard and achieve my dreams. When I decided maybe sports weren't my calling, he supported that decision and encouraged my "theatrical" path.
And even now when I'm on my own and I need my daddy's help, he is there. I couldn't have asked for a better daddy! He will always be the man in my life! The one man I can ALWAYS count on nomatter what! The one man who will ALWAYS be on my side...the ONE man I will ALWAYS know I can come home to...
I love you, Daddy!
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