There was a man who married and had three daughters. He was a proud man, a man of a few words one can say.  But a man with respectable values and morals (tears). He was a man that knew no malice. In his heart he loved his family and he provided for them in every way/ form, possible to him (tears).  He was a teacher of strength and a protector by nature. He knew nothing about wealth nor knew anything about living in abundance. For he made due for his family with what little he could, and taught his daughters to never desire riches. He was a perfect example of what to look for in a man. hard worker, God fearing, loving, humble, and kind.  He was above and beyond what any daughter could ever ask for in a father (tears).  I didn't know this back then, but now i do (tears).  I never knew exactly how much to value this man because I never knew i'd ever lose him so fast (tears).  He was a man of great character... this is the man i proudly call "MY DAD" (tears). Oh how i miss that grouchy ole man (smiling tears).  I used to hate his grumpiness but now I'd give anything to be around that grumpiness! i'd take it, cope with it and welcome it with all my heart! (tears). Its amazing that you really don't know what you had until its all gone! (tears). When its gone you realize even though they seemed to be hard on us at times, you'd give anything  to have that back in your life again (tears) i do. I MISS YOU MY HANDSOME DADDY!!!  you are and will always be in my heart, until i see you again! (tears) ill miss  you! and love you always!!!! <3