To all the Dad's out there, I hope you had a wonderful Father's Day!
Today means a lot to me because I get to dedicate the whole day to my Dad. My Dad, Sister and I know that no plans should be made on Father's day other than us being together!
Since my Mom passed, my Dad has played the role of father AND mother. I don't know how he did it, but he has done such a great job! I can only imagine how hard it was for him to all of a sudden have to raise a 2 year old and a 12 year old all on his own.
He has always been an involved father. Back when I was a teenager, I did not understand why he had to know how I was doing in school or why he needed to know where I was when not at home. Now that I am older I know that it was because he cared and he continues to care. I am glad he was so involved. I don't think I would be where I am now if it were not for him. He has instilled great values in me and has shown me to respect myself as well as others.
There is no way I can ever repay him for all that he has done. I do, however, give him all the affection a daughter can give her father! I thank God each day for blessing me with such an honorable, respectful, caring, involved and affectionate father! I could really go on and on about how wonderful my Dad is, but I would never end. I wish there were a way my dad could know how grateful I am for having him in my life, but there are not enough words that could describe how I feel.
He has always respected my decisions, goals and opinion. He has protected me and cared for me. He has provided a loving and caring home for me. He has supported me in every way possible.
I still have the little dresses that he would make for me when I was a baby (Yes, he actually would sow them!). I love to look through the albums and see the many photos of us. In each photo you can see how proud he was of me even when I was only days old!
My Dad is a cheerful man who loves to crack jokes and one of the few people who is not scared to tease me! I love his sense of humor and the way he tells jokes, I wish I were as good! However, even as happy and funny as he is, there are times when I see his eyes and I see sorrow and I know it's because he misses my Mother. It hurts that I can't take that pain away from him. At times, I feel hopeless. It's amazing how after so many years his eyes still get watery while talking about my Mom. Though, when he tells us funny stories of when they were young he smiles as he reminisces about old times. I think he will always be in love with her.
It feels good to be able to give back to my Dad after all that he has given us. I don't mean material things, but love, affection, respect and appreciation! It feels good to be able to show him how grateful I am for the days he would stay up when I was sick, for taking me to school every day, for cheering me up when I was down, for talking to me about my Mom, for taking me to Church, for teaching me to respect others, for trusting me, for cherishing me, for putting my Sister and I before work and even himself...for EVERYTHING. It feels good to be able to show him that all he did was not for nothing, that I am who I am now because of him.
I spent the whole day with my Dad today. Art and I went to my Dad's house and had a bar-b-q. I ate and ate and ate and ate! I also brought some of my Simpsons DVD's (I am a huge fan!) but my Dad is not one of their biggest fans so we watched soccer instead. Of course I had a gift for my daddy! I was so happy to see his green eyes open wide with excitement as he opened his gift and realized that I had got him what he has been wanting for a while! He had no idea that I knew that he wanted a surround sound for the living room, but I have my insider who tells me everything (my little Sister)! Material gifts are not all that there is to it, though. Like he said, what matters is that we are all together and I agree.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, PAPI!
Today means a lot to me because I get to dedicate the whole day to my Dad. My Dad, Sister and I know that no plans should be made on Father's day other than us being together!
Since my Mom passed, my Dad has played the role of father AND mother. I don't know how he did it, but he has done such a great job! I can only imagine how hard it was for him to all of a sudden have to raise a 2 year old and a 12 year old all on his own.
He has always been an involved father. Back when I was a teenager, I did not understand why he had to know how I was doing in school or why he needed to know where I was when not at home. Now that I am older I know that it was because he cared and he continues to care. I am glad he was so involved. I don't think I would be where I am now if it were not for him. He has instilled great values in me and has shown me to respect myself as well as others.
There is no way I can ever repay him for all that he has done. I do, however, give him all the affection a daughter can give her father! I thank God each day for blessing me with such an honorable, respectful, caring, involved and affectionate father! I could really go on and on about how wonderful my Dad is, but I would never end. I wish there were a way my dad could know how grateful I am for having him in my life, but there are not enough words that could describe how I feel.
He has always respected my decisions, goals and opinion. He has protected me and cared for me. He has provided a loving and caring home for me. He has supported me in every way possible.
I still have the little dresses that he would make for me when I was a baby (Yes, he actually would sow them!). I love to look through the albums and see the many photos of us. In each photo you can see how proud he was of me even when I was only days old!
My Dad is a cheerful man who loves to crack jokes and one of the few people who is not scared to tease me! I love his sense of humor and the way he tells jokes, I wish I were as good! However, even as happy and funny as he is, there are times when I see his eyes and I see sorrow and I know it's because he misses my Mother. It hurts that I can't take that pain away from him. At times, I feel hopeless. It's amazing how after so many years his eyes still get watery while talking about my Mom. Though, when he tells us funny stories of when they were young he smiles as he reminisces about old times. I think he will always be in love with her.
It feels good to be able to give back to my Dad after all that he has given us. I don't mean material things, but love, affection, respect and appreciation! It feels good to be able to show him how grateful I am for the days he would stay up when I was sick, for taking me to school every day, for cheering me up when I was down, for talking to me about my Mom, for taking me to Church, for teaching me to respect others, for trusting me, for cherishing me, for putting my Sister and I before work and even himself...for EVERYTHING. It feels good to be able to show him that all he did was not for nothing, that I am who I am now because of him.
I spent the whole day with my Dad today. Art and I went to my Dad's house and had a bar-b-q. I ate and ate and ate and ate! I also brought some of my Simpsons DVD's (I am a huge fan!) but my Dad is not one of their biggest fans so we watched soccer instead. Of course I had a gift for my daddy! I was so happy to see his green eyes open wide with excitement as he opened his gift and realized that I had got him what he has been wanting for a while! He had no idea that I knew that he wanted a surround sound for the living room, but I have my insider who tells me everything (my little Sister)! Material gifts are not all that there is to it, though. Like he said, what matters is that we are all together and I agree.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, PAPI!
P.S. You see, I told you I could go on forever!
4 comments:
Wow I love the way you write. I can really feel your emotions just by reading your entry. Happy father's day to your dad.
Nataly, I only met you once but I can say that I think your Dad has done a great job of raising you into a lady.
I always enjoy your entries, and this one touched my heart.
I wish Icould write like that, way to go
Thanks, you guys! I just write what's in my heart.
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