We Love You, Dad

It started on December 3 and he fought like a trooper until January 27 when my world just caved in all around me. Those two months were the longest months ever as my Dad has fought to live. I don't think I have ever seen him fight this hard and I am so proud of him!

When I was little we were close. He would always buy me gum at the store, he took me to go play at McDonalds while he drank a chocolate milkshake. We would go eat Chick-Fil-A at the mall on Saturdays as a family. He drove me to school every day and got me sprinkled donuts on the weekends. He took me to the football games every week. You walked me down the aisle on my wedding day and were there when my children were born.

I know through time we grew apart and I wish so much I could take back the things I said and did. Although I didn't see it then you were always trying to help me. I am so sorry dad for the things I said and did that weren't pleasing to you.

The hardest thing I have ever done was to watch you take your last breath. As you lay there not responsive I knew I would never get to hear your voice or talk to you again.

 I will always remember how you said that you couldn't believe your daughter was going to graduate college and how you never thought you would get to see it. Well even though you won't be here I will graduate and you will be in my heart forever. I miss you very much and not a day goes by that I don't think about what could have been.

I LOVE YOU, DADDY!