Dad,

Ever since I was little your intelligence, strength, and thoughtfulness filled the walls in the house I grew up in. You have inspired me in everything I have done, from playing kinder-soccer, to the 5th grade chorus concert, to the high school cheerleading competitions, to the college biology questions, you were with me. I look up to you and hope one day I can be just as successful as you.

At times your strict rules got under my skin. I hated that you wouldn’t let me go to a concert alone, let me drive past 11:00, or go to the post prom party, but in perspective I thank you for not letting me do that. You pushed me to reach my goals and to do my best. I remember coming home in tears after getting my first bad grade, wondering what you would think. I was afraid to let you down because of the such high standards you held me too.

As Father's Day is right around the corner I want to thank you for all of the things you do for me.

Thank you for pushing me to do my best.

Thank you for being serious with me when I wanted to be silly.

Thank you for loving me unconditionally.

Thank you for giving me everything I could have imagined.

Thank you for teaching me to share with my siblings.

Thank you for teaching me how to be the better person.

Thank you for supporting me through all my activities.

Thank you for putting up with my complaints and drama.

Thank you for showing me true love, with you and mom.

Thank you for being the best dad.

Dad, I love you.