Dedicated to my dad/Audrey's grandpa for just being a wonderful father to me. I love you dad!
For those who dont know, my real father was non existent in my life since the age of 2. I met my new father [i dont consider him a step-father] at the age of 5 and instantly fell in love. I remember he used to take me to get a donut and chocolate milk in the morning before daycare. He didnt have much but he gave EVERYTHING he could and would spend his last dime for our happiness. The thing about "step" parent and child relationships is you never know if the child and parent will bond, if one will accept the other. My relationship with my dad was unique because I accepted him as my father and loved/respected him to the fullest. This is why our bond is still strong to this day. When you dont establish that bond from day 1, your relationship can deteriorate. I've always stuck by his side and will continue to do so because i know how great of a person he is... I've spent 19 years of my life with him. I will defend him until the day I die. My father is an amazing person, those who REALLY know him can say the same. He is the closest thing to "family" that I know and despite what anyone else says would do anything for his family. For instance, his friends are going on a week long fishing trip starting this weekend for fathers day and my dad refuses to go [even though I told him to] because I could be giving birth any day now and he doesnt want to miss it for the world! It touches my heart because honestly I know that he doesnt have to be there. He's doing what a great father does and hes making that sacrifice and putting others before himself. There was another instance where he was asked to go all the way to San Diego to visit a family member, but again, because of my situation he doesnt want to leave. Of course that side of the family got mad and it saddens me to think your family could hold something so childish like that against you. Just as much as THAT person could have come up here to visit us, is the same as my dad going down there to visit them. Yet, MY DAD was blamed. Funny how that works, huh? "Hes not there for his family"....well guess what I AM HIS FAMILY and for him to want to be here for his granddaughters birth proves that. Real family understand, Real family dont bad mouth each other on public internet sites, Real family sees truth, accepts situations, and is there regardless. After talking to my brother, he reminded me "you are family and we know our father is a great person, we are here for each other and thats what REAL family is for". I will continue to be here by his side holding it down for him, appreciating everything he does and seeing him for who he truly is. I dont expect anyone who isnt here to understand. He loves his family, he is a great family man. With that said,
Happy Fathers day dad!
Because of your love and relationship with me, I have faith and can be rest assured that Audrey will also have a great father in her life. After all, a "father" isnt biological, a "father" is someone who loves someone and cares for them as if they were their own. Daddy, dont worry about unnecessary ignorant opinions of others, you are truly loved and we know this ;] We are truly blessed. Amen.
