An Open Letter to My Dad | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Sports

An Open Letter to My Dad

Thank you for being my number one day in and day out.

5
An Open Letter to My Dad
Kelly Colton

To the most important man in my life, I don't know what I would do without you. You've been my best friend since day one and I truly believe that a father is said to fall in love all over again the day that his little girl is born. You have been the greatest influence in my life and I can't imagine ever having a different father.

Although I might not always want to hear it right away, your honestly has helped to form me into a strong, independent and brutally honest young woman. Due to the way that you carry yourself, I believe honesty is one of the most important traits to have because I grew up being told the truth regardless of how blunt or bold it was.

Thank you for introducing me to athletics at such a young age and making sure I was the best athlete I could have possibly been. You never missed a game and I couldn't have been more grateful to look out into the stands and see my greatest supporter every game. The pre-game talks to help me get pumped before games to the yelling matches after that were all my fault but you still joined in because I thought I had played a horrible game. Whether I played the worst game of my life or the best game ever, you were always there to tell me what I needed to work on and to just focus on the next game.

Another thank you for introducing me to my favorite sports teams and watching them play with me when I'm able to be home. Being able to watch sports with you has turned into my favorite time spent with you.

You taught me how to hold my own and how to show respect in a society that doesn't always understand the meaning of that word. You helped turn your children into very respectful young adults and that has taken us a very long way. The path you have guided us to and have allowed us to make our own shows how much pride you take in having us as your children. Knowing that I make you proud and have turned out the way you wanted me to is something so rewarding in itself.

It's an understatement to say that I am a daddy's girl because since the day I could walk I haven't left your side. I know you worry about me all the time given you call me almost everyday just to talk for no reason and to see how my day went. It definitely doesn't go unappreciated and you always know how to make any bad day better.

Your endless support and love has gotten me through some of the tougher tines in my life so far and I couldn't imagine not having you and mom as my parents. You both truly know what's best for me and even though I might not think so at the time, you're always right.

Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone extremely special to be a dad. Thank you for being my dad, daddy.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over
reference.com

To those who celebrate, you just spent an entire day cooking an elaborate meal with all of your favorite foods. You probably ate your body weight in pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. What happens now? Oh yea, Christmas. It’s time to take out all of the decorations and Christmas themed things that have been sitting in the attic since last year; it’s time to make a reappearance. So, here are 10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

3062
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1846
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

201116
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

21491
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments