Dad, you have been there for me through thick and thin. You’ve seen me at my worst and at my best, but no matter what you have been by my side through it all. You’ve supported me through every decision (even if it was stupid) and cheered me on all the way. During basketball season I could always count on you to be there, sitting in stands, almost having a heart attack because you were just as nervous as I was. After the game, we’d talk about how much we dislike the other team, what I need to work on and what my team needs to work on. You helped me to better understand the game and to really love it. I always appreciated you screaming at the top of your lungs at the game. Mom would get embarrassed but I always appreciated the yelling. To me, it meant that you were there and that’s all that mattered. You’ve never missed a game during my basketball career which started since I could walk and I am grateful for that. Some of the best memories I have of us are the ones where we are either in the driveway or the gym shooting. You’ve taught me many skills that I still use today even if they aren’t on the basketball court. For example, discipline is one that you’ve instilled in me. I would have to do everything at 110 percent whether it was basketball or homework. All of my skills would have to be used to their fullest. You taught me that and I hope one day I can teach my kids that as well. Now, I know my basketball career didn’t end the way you wanted it to, but I’m truly grateful that you supported me through it all. It was hard on both of us, but it was for the best. After basketball was over, you were there to support me through my school. You encouraged me on my college decisions and I couldn’t be more grateful for that. All of your support and most importantly love has made me want to marry a man just like you. You have set a basis for what I want for in a husband. I pray every day that God brings me a man just like you and nothing less. You work hard to support us and I couldn’t be more grateful. I’m thankful that you have been there for me through it all. You’re truly the most important man in my life. Whether I show it or not, I appreciate everything you do for me. You’ve always been my #1 fan no matter and I love you for it. Thank you dad, I love you more than you ever know.