Today i have been thinking an awful lot about how lucky i am to have the Daddy i have. And yes at 27 years of age i still call him Daddy Dearest.
I am very fortunate to have him. And we are extremely close. My parents separated when i was 12 and i chose to live with my father while my sister chose to live with my mother. That meant that from 12 to 18 while living at home it was just me and Daddy. He taught me so much and i am the person i am today because of him. Because of the confidence he instilled in me, and because of the morals and standards he set for both me and himself. My Daddy was approachable and willing to listen. That is not to say that i always approved of his methods, and he could be quite strict. (More than a teenage girl wanted him to be) But he always had my best interests at heart. He pushed me to know myself and to know my limits. And to stand up for what i believe in. (Which i am almost positive he regretted when he believed an opposing side of an argument.) He has always had my back, supported me, and been the best Daddy a girl could ever ask for. I know i dont tell him nearly often enough but i love him and am grateful for having him as such an important part of my life.
I know that my relationship with my Dad has influenced my life in a positive way. I know that i married a man who respects me for me, and values me for who i am, a man that will always treat me like the princess i know i am thanks to my Daddy.
I know it isn't common for a young girl to chose her father over her mother, but i know that i made the right choice and am proud of that decision.
My Daddy is amazing and last year he married an amazing lady, Connie. This means a lot to me because i am loving seeing him so happy and i feel as though Connie has been part of the family forever because she just fits in so well. She has the same generous heart and thoughtfulness nature. I wish them both the best and feel blessed to have them in my world.
(And they gave me the best Chrissy Present too..... A SEWING MACHINE!!! YAY!!!)
My Daddy walking my down the aisle
Dad and Connie on their wedding day
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