To My Daughters
There are times when I get caught up in my job, hobbies, or just life in general and I miss those ever fleeting special moments - not a ballgame or a dance recital, but those 5 precious minutes where you tell me about your day. I am sorry - you deserve more than this.
I allow the world and all its
stresses to steal away your time, I promise to do a better job of protecting
it. I am a Daddy, it is my job to protect you and keep you safe - that goes for
your time too. I can never get these moments back and I promise to continually
show you how treasured you are to me. I am sorry - you deserve more than this.
When I smile and you see that
sparkle in my eye, never forget, you put it there; you are a joy and a blessing
to me. Words can never express the love I have for you, even when I am
disappointed, my love and adoration for you never changes. I am so proud of you
and it is an honor to be known as your father. Sometimes I look at the way
things have unfolded and the times I have come up short; I am sorry - you
deserve more than this.
I will not promise to be perfect,
nor will I promise to never fail - for if I did that would be a lie and you
know how we look at lying. But I will promise you that I will always love you,
always be here for you, and I will always be proud to call you my daughter. We
may make mistakes along the way, but we will grow and work through them
together. - you deserve more than this.
I love you –
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