Tribute to Dad

This post is for my Dad. I know how important it is for a woman my age to have a stable relationship with her father. I am blessed and honored to be able to say that my Dad is by far the best! Love ya Pop!

I may not see you as often as I’d like, but you are still my hero. I’ll never forget running out to you and Uncle Scott in the Blazer (remember that truck? Haha!) that night in October 2005. I was so happy to see you both, and I still listen to “Something to Be Proud of” and think of our conversations on the back deck. You taught me to work hard, and play harder! You taught me how to love God, and how to clean a fish, and I could go on and on and on……We’ve had our share of tragedy and I’m so happy that you have been there for me through whatever life has thrown my way. Many doubted you, but I never have. I know who you are, and I knew you would always be here. No matter what stupid crap I did! I am so blessed, Dad. You’re my hero! I’m thinking about you tonight. I just wanted you to know, you are the best man I’ve ever known. I love you, so very much.

Mama is smiling down upon us both now. I know it’s hard sometimes, we wish things would’ve turned out differently, but like you say “everything will work out, it’ll all be okay.” I remember the trip we took to NC just to get BBQ sandwiches. I have so many memories, so many inside jokes that are just between us. I am so grateful for you and your guidance. You’ve helped me get this far. You’ve encouraged me to keep pursuing my dreams, you’ve pushed me when I didn’t think I could move ahead. I don’t know what I’d do without you. You’re a wonderful man of God, and if you can’t tell already: I’m glad the Father, blessed me with you. You’re the best. I hope to marry a man just like you someday.

Thank you for your service to our country, your dedication to family, your love of God, your awesome cooking, and most of all, thanks for being the best Dad on this side of Heaven!