Charles was my father. Not by blood but by choice. We chose to be father and daughter. I truly believe that God brought us into each other's lives because he knew we needed each other. I can not begin to tell you all the ways that Charles touched my life. We cried together. Laughed together. I have so many wonder memories that include him. He stood by my side in the worst and best moments of my life. He never judged me. He only showed me unconditional love. He came into my life when I was about 12. I really wanted to have so many more years with him. I wanted to make so many more memories. Wanted to laugh more with him. Wanted to sit on my porch and have more long talks with him. More family dinners. I was truly blessed to have him in my life. Thank you God for letting me have him for the time I did.