Daddy,
I don't really need a "day" to remember you, but today this is “the day. You would often tell me that even though it has its place, wealth, prominence and status are all fleeting, and it is how a person is thought of, “held up” and remembered is what makes them rich. Their “footprints”, their legacy, they leave behind in regards to this world. You taught me to live in the world, but not to let the world dictate, consume or destroy the path of my heart and soul. This guidance comes from the one above and when you were on this earth, from you. My wonderful Jerry continues to take good care of me, guide and gently direct, a wonderful husband. I know he misses you too. We both miss you so much. I am hoping for a better year with my work. But feel and sense you know this all ready. I often think and wonder, how a child, person can understand the love of “the Father” if they never experienced the love of a father. The one thing you always gave me was your great love. You taught me to be brave and to have courage, to face each day with new hope. You taught me to laugh and smile even on the days you don’t feel like it, because life is too short to worry and fuss over the small stuff, and “it’s all small stuff”. No more valued gift could have been given to a daughter from her father. You still and always will be so loved and missed, but I also know you are in a good place. I love you, daddy.