There’s no where to begin… the smell of his overbearing cologne when he would head to work with his crisp freshly ironed clothing, or his hair with not one piece out of place. His contagious smile… every car ride to every doctors office filled with memories of his past or reminding me to feed the kids. Every Christmas growing up where he was too excited to show me my gifts before they were wrapped and mom getting mad. Or maybe every time I had a headache he gave the best head massages to relieve it. His endless love for the kids, his laughter, his singing…. Every single thing that’s making me smile and cry at the same time.
Dad, I’m honored to be your daughter. I’m honored that you had trust in me to let me care for you. I’m honored to have been yours.
The day has come to say goodbye. But I know with every breath I take, every beat of my heart you will be with me. And I will carry your love forever.