Today is my dad’s birthday. I want to take this time to talk about how much my dad means to me and the importance he has for my life.
My dad was my idol from when I was a little kid. I would follow him around wherever he went. Helped him with whatever I could. Looked for bugs in the dirt with him. When I was little I would listen to story after story that he would tell me with complete awe.
My dad’s health right now is terrible. Thing after thing came up and I honestly don’t know how much time I have left with him. That’s why on days like today I take a step back. I look at the people I love and I pray for as much time with them as possible.
If I’ve been taught anything due to my dad’s sickness it’s that you don’t give up on people you love. You hold onto them. You cherish them and every moment you have, because you don’t know when they may be gone from your life.
My dad will always be my hero. Today and every day going forward I’m going to cherish him. It’s been hard to see how his sickness has changed him, but the man that he always was to me will never change.
I may become different things to different people in the future. A friend, a love, a co-worker, a mentor, or what have you, but I will always be my dad’s little girl.
Happy birthday dad. I love you. May we have another wonderful year together. I hope you feel better soon.
Thanks for reading!
-Till next time!
The Book Raven 
Beautiful post for your dad. Happy Birthday to him and hope he’s doing good.
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He’s been asleep all day and I have work so I haven’t been able to wish him happy birthday yet, but hopefully he’ll be up and about when I get home.
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I’m sorry to hear about your dad – I’m very close to my family as well, and I know how scary it can be – but I hope he gets well soon!
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I hope so too
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This is such a beautiful tribute to your dad. I hope he has a great birthday. I hope his health improves and that you gets plenty more time with him. He sounds like a great guy. He’s lucky to have you.
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Thank you! He is a great guy. I love him with all my heart. I hope that he gets better soon as well.
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Prayers for you and your family.
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God Bless!
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Thank you!
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Happy birthday to him! May he have many more with you ❤
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Thank you! I hope that he will!
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This is precious!
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Thank you!
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Happy Birthday to your dad!!
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Thank you!
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It’s such a heartfelt post. Hope your father gets well soon. 🙂
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I hope so too!
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My best wishes to your dad love! I so hope he will get better, and I think I can understand your pain. Your love for him in all your posts is so tangible, I hope you are doing okay too. Sending you all my prayers!
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Thank you! I appreciate that a lot. I’m hoping that he gets better.
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I hope your dad gets well soon! I was raised by an amazing single dad so great dads hold a special place in my heart.
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Thank you! I hope so too! It’s been hard, but I’m grateful to have him in my life.
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