Dear Daddy,

I would not be the woman I am today without everything you have done for me. I can't say this enough but thank you. Thank you for all the nights that you let me sit on your lap and cry on your shoulder. Thank you for giving a boys perspective on girls, and telling me which guys didn't deserve me. Thank you for the copious amounts of advice given to me over the years, and never being afraid to "tell it like it is". Thank you for screaming, "Make good choices!" every morning while dropping me off at school or a friends house. Thank you for being a great friend but most of all a dad that every girl dreams of.

You have been there for me through it at all. You were there when boys broke my heart, when my grandfather's passed away, and you were there for every surgery. You held me when I was sick, and you held me when I was healthy. You have always been there, no matter what. Even with states between us, you have never failed to put a smile on my face. Whether I see you in person, or over FaceTime, I can't help but be so grateful to have you as my dad.

You have always tried your best to give me everything, and sometimes you weren't able to make that happen but that's okay because you gave me the best gift of all: your love and loyalty. Your love and loyalty has helped shape me into who I am today, and it will never be forgotten. You have given me so much love over the years, and let me be my own person. You have always let me follow my dreams, and you have always supported them. Without the endless support from you, I don't know how I could be pursing my dream right now. All I can say now is thank you Dad.

Thank you for your love, support, loyalty, and safety. Thank you for always being a great dad to my friends, because trust me, they LOVE you. Thank you for always showing me the right way, and being not just my dad, but my friend.

I love you with all my heart,

Your little girl.