Happy Birthday to My Daddy!

On your birthday, I want to thank you for some of what you have given to me:

Thank you for

Saturday mornings together

Dunkin Donuts

hardware store visits

letting me buy that dolly after I saved my allowance for the whole day

teaching me to ride a bike

showing me how to make a fist

opening the door so I could show that bully my fighting fists

never allowing me to talk disrespectfully about mom

showing me how to pray as a child

always keeping me in your prayers

the dogs

the cats

the lizards

the birds

the endless trips to pet stores

respecting my viewpoints

sticking up for me to your parents

camping

rv'ing

sharing banana splits

watching me walk to school

schooling me in the art of poker

and boxing

and country music

all your stories about life learned the hard way

all your jokes that always made me laugh

Thank you

for your love

affection

patience

unending support.

I am lucky to be your daughter.

I am blessed to be your friend.

You are my first and forever love, Daddy.

Your babydoll,

Missy

PS: Can't wait to see you in January!!!! Kate sends birthday wishes to her Opa and Scott sends his birthday wishes too. We all love you!