An Open Letter to My Dad

To the man with the biggest heart, Hi dad! I would just like to take this opportunity to express how grateful I am for having a father like you. I wouldn’t be the person that I am today without you. Of all the things you have done for me, here are three of them that I am most grateful for. Thank you for spending your time with me. It gave me the best childhood memories. As a child, I remember eagerly waiting for you to come home from work. I couldn’t wait to play with you. A big smile was always on your face every time you opened the door to our home. In spite of your tiredness from work, you never ignored me whenever I bothered you, and I thank you for that. Thank you for saying “Yes”. I know how much you and mom love me. And I know that every time mom said “No”, she was only thinking about my safety. But I also know that I needed to explore life. There are things I needed to experience for myself to prepare me for the real challenges life has in store for me. Thank you for allowing me to make my own mistakes and learn from them. Thank you for encouraging me to explore and enjoy life. The lessons I have learned from them have helped me a lot, and for that, I thank you. Lastly, thank you for your always being a dad. Despite having a family of my own, I know you are still there for me. Thank you for always making me feel that I am still your little girl. Thank you for letting me know that I have a dad I could always lean on. Just as you and mom are there for me, I am also here for you. I love you and I am truly proud of you! Love, Your forever little girl