22 Years Ago

22 years ago...

My StepDad Bobby came into our lives.

He made my mom smile and laugh again.

He took her to see the SunRise and the SunSet. Danced with her.

He picked her flowers every chance he got.

He Courted her and Spoiled her and Showed her the Love she Never Had and Gave her the Love she So Deserved.

Even though we were just children to him He would listen to our complaints, our wants, our needs and our expectations and did whatever he could to respond and adhere to them and show us that he was willing and happy to do so because he loved us and our mom so much.

He even quit drinking cold turkey without hesitation to be a part of our family.

When I was 18 years old I was lost and deep in sadness and depression. After weeks of laying in the dark in my room crying and avoiding everything and everyone He made me get up and go out with the family so he could walk with me alone and talk to me.

He reminded me of how strong and beautiful I am. He told me he knew I was hurting and he wasn't minimizing my pain in any way but wanted me to know that I could talk to him anytime about anything and to please remember that I was loved so very much and that he would always and forever be there for me no matter what.

Because In his eyes I wasn't just my mom's daughter or one day his Step Daughter but to him I was His Daughter.

He always made sure to tell me when he was upset or disappointed with me but he ALWAYS made even more sure to let me know how proud he was of me and how much he loved me and how he loved My Little Monster just as much!!

He wasn't perfect but he was perfectly special and amazing to me.

Over ten years ago he got sick with a rare disease that they have not found a cure for. He's gone through so much pain and his body has slowly deteriorated through the last decade and more.

His deep love for my mom had given him the strength to fight through all he has dealt with so he could stay with her for as long as he possibly could.

Unfortunately his weak and failing immune system was unable to protect or defend him from a nasty life threatening, flesh eating infection. After two surgeries and an immense amount of pain his body finally won the war and it was time to let go.

No more pain.

22 years ago...

One of the most amazing man came into my life and loved me like I was his own.

Tonight I had to say goodbye to that amazing man.

Tonight I had to say goodbye to

my Dad - Bobby.

I knew this day would come...

But I wasn't expecting it to come so quickly.

I knew this day would hurt...

But I wasn't prepared for how much or how badly it would hurt.

I hope he knows how much I love him and appreciated him.

I hope he knows how much I'm going to miss him.

I love you Daddy!

I love you to the Moon and Back!!

Please give My Bruno Bear big hugs and kisses for me.