My husband has survived 3 cancers, become the man I once doubted he could be and has become my hero.

My son, Will, overcame what we were once told was an insurmountable disability to become a bright, happy, well adjusted young man with an amazing sense of duty to his fellow man and compassion.

I have a lot of influential people in my life, well, my parents are both gone but still influence how I live. Not sure who to tell you about.

Your steady hands cradled me with their mighty strength, only one who uses his imagination could possibly know what you thought. Now a Parent, Guardian, and protector, to install your morals and values would be the hardest battle you’ve ever fought.

Natural fatherly instincts tell you to keep me sheltered and safe from harm. Knowing that someday you’d have to let me out of your trustworthy, compassionate arms.

Keeping your eyes wide open, running to my rescue when I’d fall and scrape my knee. Gently picking me up, dusting me off, and with concern in your eyes, setting me free.

Your principles and standards gave me the confidence to overcome any obstacles that may tumble my way. Understanding that I can depend on your unfailing love, in the twilight of the evening at the end of the day.

In moments of despair I’ve always been able to confide in you, and seek security when you hug me tight. The most vulnerable moments in my life you’ve given me the strength to stand up and fight.

I’m forever grateful to you for always being the one consistent in my life, if love equaled riches, I’d never be poor. If words could describe you, this is what they would say, Father: My Guardian and Protector, the most Reliable person I know, so Loving and Caring, there is no other I could adore more.

Forever your Little Girl.

Midnyte