Divorce in itself is never a good thing. But my parent’s divorce actually proved to me that there is always some good in every bad situation. You just have to look a little bit deeper for the silver lining.

I know in most situations divorce and remarriage of a child’s parents is an incredibly difficult and terrible thing to go through, and it was tough for me too. But I ended up getting one of the best gifts I have ever received through it. My Step-Dad. Now don’t get me wrong…I have always been a Daddy’s girl, and so loving my step-dad does not at all make me love my real dad any less. All it has done is given me two top supporters, two teachers, two people to laugh with, two people to intimidate my boyfriends, and two people to love me unconditionally. Having two fathers has shaped me into the person I am today. Instead of learning from one incredible man, I get to learn from two. So I consider myself pretty fortunate indeed.

My biological father has taught me selflessness, humility, and to always put others first. My married-in father taught me to be able to go with the flow, not keep score of the things you find unfair, and not stress so much. My biological father taught me to not take life too seriously, laugh every chance you get, and most importantly always make fun of those you love. Ha! My married-in father taught me how to surf, kindled my love for cars, and gave me two more amazing grandparents. Both of these incredible men have been role models for me, and continue to mold me into the kind of person I desire to be. So this past Father’s Day when I had the opportunity to celebrate both of them, it made me realize just how blessed I am.

When I walk down the aisle one day, I will get to have a dad on both arms. And if you ask me, that right there is pretty awesome.