People would tell me I have my dad's smile, and I thought that was the best compliment anyone could ever give me. I was HIS girl.
At the same time, I was afraid of him. As I got older, I realized that the way he treated some people around him (namely my brother) was just WRONG. I watched in horror as my hero fell. I was angry at him. I was angry at my mom for staying with him. It hurt. When I think about it, it still hurts a little.
A year ago, I still (mostly) believed that my parents would rather me die than leave the church. I was so scared of what my dad would think if he knew I hadn't been to church in months. I told my mom first. I let her tell him. He and I didn't really talk until that day a few months ago when he told me he loved ME. He saw the light in my eyes, and that was an answer to his prayers. He wants me to love me, and the church just kept getting in my way.
It makes me happy how much you've come to love dad, I remember when you got super mad at him for some reason, one of your outbursts at him made me soooooooo mad at you. I was totally willing to let you go crazy(it seemed, though really you were coming back from the brink) I love how much you've realized he loves you. I know I had a very different childhood with dad than you did. For me he's been the biggest mentor ever though I've always tried to deny it. So when you said mean things to him, it hurt me too... Basically I'm just really happy about you feel about him now. yay :)
ReplyDeleteI love Daddy too! And let's face it, we'll always be Daddy's girls. I'm pretty sure he's wrapped around both of our fingers :)
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I think the picture is worth thousands of words! This one, in my opinion, could not have been faked. From his expression, I have no doubt the Father in this photo loves BOTH of his girls (you and your sister?) without condition or qualification. You are truly lucky to have him, and I'm sure he knows he's lucky to have YOU! My very best to you and all those who accept you for who you are!
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