Dear Daddy

Dear Daddy,

Thank you! Words honestly will never be able to express how much love and adoration I have for you, but I strive to show you through my actions daily. I haven’t always made the best decisions, but to know I can always run into your arms for comfort after I’ve fallen and you’ll give me sound advice when I’m not sure what to do has blessed me throughout the years. Even when I moved across the country you continued to remind me that home was just a plane ride away. Thank you!

I appreciate the sacrifices you’ve made to take care of your family. You’ve never run away from your responsibilities and never made us feel as though you could have been living the easy life if it weren’t for five mouths to feed. Though you tell us you aren’t rich, you’ve always given us the best; even if that meant you had to do without. Thank you!

Thank you for always protecting me. It was only the second grade but I remember you walking me to school when I told you that fourth grade boy wouldn’t stop hassling me. As I look back now he was probably only flirting but all you needed to hear was “he is bothering me” and you were right there the next day telling him not to even look in my direction. Probably a little extreme but I never had to worry about another boy looking in my direction at the school for the next few years. Mission accomplished in your eyes. Even now, years later, I know it hurts your heart to see me hurt and although I try to mask it you always seem to sense it and try to ease my pain. Thank you Daddy!

Daddy you have taught me so much and continually remind me I’m a child of the Most High God and if He is by my side I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. Your support, sacrifice, protection and love for me and my siblings have not gone unnoticed and unappreciated. Everyday I brag about my daddy and how I’m so thankful and proud to have you. On this day so many men don’t get the recognition they deserve but I want to make sure you aren’t one of them. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Daddy!! I love you so much and thank you with all of my heart for being the man you are!

Your baby,

Tammi Lorraine