Happy Father's Day

First I would like to say Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads out there.

Father's day for me is difficult. My dad died when I was younger and I miss him terribly. I was such a daddy's girl and I loved being with him. This year has been especially difficult. At my wedding in January...he wasn't there. He didn't get to walk me down the aisle and give me away. He didn't get to have a special dance with me. He didn't get to make a toast to my new husband and I. I know he was there in spirit without a doubt, but it's still not the same. It was hard when I went to all my friends' weddings and I watched them get walked down the aisle and dance with their fathers. I longed to have that myself and hoped they each cherished those moments.

It was hard the year I graduated and he wasn't there to tell me how proud of me he was (I still know he was proud). It will be hard when we start having babies and Grandpa isn't there.

However, I have been blessed (or cursed at times) with a stepdad who has loved and supported me for much of my life. Life with Mike was at times very difficult when I was growing up and some of you may know that the last 2 years were extremely difficult and hard. He is now, however a very different man and that is good. He is trying everyday to be a better man.

Despite the bad through the years I never needed anything that he didn't provide (financially). I know he always loved me and Dennis as if we were his own. And he was there to walk me down the aisle (along with Dennis) and Mike and I did a dance. Mike was there when I graduated and told me how proud of me he was. Mike will be an amazing Grandpa and he is actually worse than my mom about asking when he will get grandchildren! LOL. I love Mike and I know he loves me.

I still miss my Daddy. I wish he was here, but I know he is listening somewhere. So, ((Big HUG)) I Love you Daddy! Happy Father's Day!

Tell your dad you love him and cherish every minute you have with him.