My Dad is so amazing.
He hasn’t left our side since our Mom passed away. To be honest he has been right by us from the very start, And even though every day hasn’t been perfect, as an adult I can appreciate the fact that he really does go above and beyond for us.
My Dad has been such a rock for me, particularly in these last two years. As my Mom became more unwell, Dad was always no further than a phone call away. All the little things we didn’t have much time for, he did. But he also tried to give ya little pockets of space to be young as best as he could!
I’ve sat in my Dad’s car and ranted about my feelings over the last few years more times than I can remember. Each time he has listened and tried to help me see things as positively as I can. He’s never had a bad word to say about people that have had not so nice things to say about him and I rate that so much!
He is also an awesome Grandad. When I struggle to see the light in life, Dad reminds me that the sunshine is as close as it could ever be, in my little princess.
I often think to myself, it must be so hard to see your children hurting and not be able to fix it for them. But that doesn’t stop Dad showing up everyday because he wants us to know he’s there for us and he means it. I know he doesn’t really know what to do, because there isn’t really a manual for supporting those who grieve, but Dad (as I know you’re reading this) I can honestly say, you’re doing an amazing job.
You don’t try to be Mom or fill her space, you just continue to be you and it’s perfect!
I honestly appreciate everything you have done for us! I don’t even dare to think about where I would be without you. The world would be even more frightening.
Happy birthday Dad, I love you sooo much!!
