Unbreakable

I’ve heard that a Dads first daughter is truly his best friend. As your only child, I believe this is a fact. You always wanted a son, but when I was born, I see I changed your life forever. We were inseparable, and you always would bend the rules for your little girl. Never mind bedtime, you would love sneaking me out of bed at night, to come watch scary movies with you. This is probably why I’m such a night owl , and love horror films today. Mom would say “no sweets”. For your baby girl, I would always get the ice cream I wanted. It was like we had a code, an understanding. You took me everywhere with you, to the point they called me your little twin. We do look a lot a like though, even act the same. When I was born left handed like you, my mom wanted me to eat with my right hand, just so I could have something like her. In her head, I know she thought, wow I carried her for nine months, but she looks and acts just like you. Our bond was always unbreakable.

I also think you loved the thought of having a mini you. After all, it is amazing to see how genes transfer to offspring, and how kids become like their parents. From teaching me how to ride a bike, to teaching me how to ride through life. You have shown me the true meaning, of love. You even made me promise to keep my last name so I could keep the our name going. I understood as I am the last and only. Even now, I honor you so much that I’ve decided to adhere to that promise. Now that I’m engaged, with a son of my own on the way, I told my fiancé I would keep my last name. Luckily I’m having a son, who won’t have to change his at all.

As I look back, it wasn’t just about having the latest swing set, or bike. It wasn’t about giving me my first car, or anything material. The amount of time you spent with me, makes me forever grateful. You put me through college, but made sure I was independent afterwards. Seeing you cry on my graduation day, let me know I made you just as proud of me; as I am of you. I know that seeing me thrive now, as an adult makes you even happier. You just couldn’t wait to tell the world about your new grandson. Guess you get a boy after all, but in a different way. As well as, an almost “son in law”. I’m so glad that you are supportive of me as a new parent. You’ve also supported all my endeavors, and dreams. Now I understand why they say “anyone can be a father, but it takes a little more to be a DAD”.

I appreciate you always protecting me, even if you were a little strict when I was growing up. Thanks for being there for all the broken hearts, and broken bones I experienced throughout life. You always taught me to persevere through anything, and that is why I am so strong today. You made me resilient. I love the relationship you’ve developed with your soon to be “son in law”. I wouldn’t trade the past experiences with you for any amount of money, or anything. Your qualities as a father, will help me be an even better mother. I thank God everyday for blessing me with someone so amazing. That’s why every day, I’m going to tell you how much I love you. Every Father’s Day, I’m going to make sure that you get more than just some socks. I’m so blessed you love me for me, and I will cherish you until my dying day. I love you DAD.