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To The Man Who Became My Dad Even When You Didn't Have To

A short thank you to the man who stepped up and became my dad.

Alyssa Erb

Mar 03, 2017

Indiana State University

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To The Man Who Became My Dad Even When You Didn't Have To

They say that it doesn't take any effort to be a father, but it does to be a dad.Thank you for stepping in and being my dad, even though you didn't have to. You didn't have to hold me while I cried, take care of me when I was sick, or love me unconditionally; but you did. And for that I am forever grateful. You had a choice, and you chose to love me as your own. You introduced me to a world that wouldn't have been possible without you, a world full of love and adventure. I couldn't possibly list every good thing that you've done for me, but I can give you an idea:

You supported me on my every endeavor.

You conspired against my brother with me (probably the most important one if you ask me).

You introduced me to 4H... and floppy eared pigs.

You came to my sporting events and cheered me on (even if it meant you got sore from the bleachers)

You take me on IHop dates (when you don't lose the gift cards I got you for Father's Day)

You're always there to help me when I need it.

You taught me to stand up for what I believe in.

You're always willing to lend a hug.

You'll go along with my crazy adventures.

You come up with just as many crazy adventures as I do.

You never gave up on me.

You (sometimes) let me pick the restaurant.

You're my heavy lifter, because I'm usually not strong enough.

You're my top shelf reacher (Your 6'6" and I'm 5'7", it just happens).

You take care of my car maintenance, because let's be honest, I don't know what I'm doing.

I could probably keep going on for days, but we both know that you don't want to read that much. In short, thank you for everything. I'm so blessed to have you in my life. You gave me "love and a happy family...and that makes you my dad." ("That Makes Me Your Dad" -Ryan St. Louis)

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Because who understands your bitterness better than April?

1. When you have to provide an "interesting fact" for your first day ice-breaker.

2. When your professor is babbling on and on in his lecture.

3. When you edit your friend's paper and they get an A.

4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

6. ...but then you get the test back and somehow passed.

7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

8. And then you manage to stay awake in class the next day.

9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

Graduation is coming.

1. The classes you are taking are actually difficult.

2. You probably have a fancy internship somewhere.

3. You and your pals are all of a legal age to drink (even the late bloomers).

4. The future... what is that?

5. Apply, interview, rejection, repeat.

Struggling with school stress?

Sometimes it's not right, and we just don't care.

Because Chandler Bing should be everyone's spirit animal.

1. When you have to wake up early, because you have a 9 AM class.

2. When all of your friends are coupled up... except for you.

3. When you get really bored in class, and you want your professor to stop talking

4. When you're trying to impress the person that you like, or your significant other.

5. When you got drunk at the bars... again.

6. When you are single, and desperate.

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9. When you don't feel like working out.

10. When you finally decide to go out for the first time in months.

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