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An Open Letter to My Father on Father's Day And Every Day

Building up to Father's day, Im so grateful for you

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An Open Letter to My Father on Father's Day And Every Day
Rachel Abriola

Dear Dad,

Its your special day, its Fathers Day. Personally, I think its crazy that we only deem one day a year to show our appreciation for the fathers out there. I think its important to appreciate the fathers in our lives everyday, but as life goes and time flies sometimes we forget to show our appreciation for you and to tell you thank you for all that you do.

So on this Father's day, I wanted to show my appreciation for you and all that you do for me and our family. You have always showed me and my siblings how important hard work is. You have taught us how to put your heart and soul into everything that you do. You work so hard, you take care of everyone around you. Your compassionate and work to be the best that you can be. Id like to think that my work ethic comes from you. Id also like to think that Ive learned compassion through you, you care for so many people and are so kind to everyone.

You have also taught me the valve you of ceasing every opportunity that comes my way. You have pushed me to go outside my comfort zone. You have pushed me to be the best that I can be. You have provided me with so many opportunities in my life and you have given me the ingredients for a recipe for success. You taught me how important it is to learn and the value of learning from the world around you. You pushed me to go travel and learn more then a book could ever teach me.

Im also appreciative of the advice you have given me through the years. Your advice is very special, because its the way you have given it to me. Its given in the moment when the world seems to be crashing down or its getting rough you have always been there to give me wise words. The words of wisdom that you have shared with me have stuck in my mind and its something I carry with me at all times. You have made me into who I am today, you have given me my values and showed me whats important.

Im so lucky and blessed to have a Father like you in my life. You are somebody that I have always looked up to and hoped to be like when I grew up. I hope that I can carry the compassion and kindness that you carry everyday. You have a huge heart and I couldnt ask for a better dad. I couldnt ask for a better role model.

Love you, xoxo

Happy Father's Day

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