Father

There are very few things I know for sure in life, but one that I do know for sure is how much I appreciate and love my dad. Everytime I go see dad, I know for sure I will get this huge smile and a big bear hug; nothing changes and I can always count on this.

As I have grown older, I have moved away from home and started my own life. It is one of those things where from time to time I wish I could go back to the time where he would lift me up on his feet to give me an airplane ride or wrestle me and tickle me until tears came out. Those were the small moments in life that I still cherish, as an adult, today. I can look fondly back upon those moments to laugh and appreciate. When life gets too crazy or overwhelming instead of going home for that airplane ride or tickling match, I can always call for advice. Dad seems to always have the right things to tell me or to keep me grounded in my decisions. The other thing I can always count on is the unconditional love which I am so lucky to have. Even if I had made some crazy decision that didn't work out so well for me, he was still by my side, cheering, loving, and coaching me back to the right direction.

Although I am growing up, I still think of myself as dad's little girl. Holding my dad's finger because that is all I could fit my tiny hand around, but I still feel like the picture below.

I will always be dad's little girl. I have the best dad. Ever. Happy Father's Day, dad!