By Dear Dad,
Thank you!
As cliche as it sounds but thank you for everything, and first off for not letting me give up. You believed in me when I was desperate. I had persuaded myself that I was worthless, broken, and helpless. You refuse to go with it, instead, turn me towards a better path when I was skeptical. The void in me, you filled it with love and determination. You motivated me when I needed someone to look at.
When I broke down defeated my heart seeks a home and I found it in you. I was weeping like there’s no liquid left in the body. I needed someone to hold me, to assure that it will be okay. There you were wrapping your little girl in your arms. For me to tire of these tears, you hold me, waited till I stopped. Which I did, the warmth that secured me, told me you were there for me, no matter what.
You had a strange faith in me that said I could never fail. Fall, yes, like hundred times, but I could never fail. You assured me I was special, born with a purpose. And, on the way to fulfilling, there will come many hindrances. You made sure I was capable enough to face all. Prepared me for the worst, like a warrior set to conquer.
You taught me to love. To love unconditionally and beyond. When I had a slight scratch on my hand, you rushed to the first aid kit first. When I fought with mom and skip meals, you didn’t eat before I did. You narrated our stories with enthusiasm, every time like it’s the first time happening. You showed me what family means, togetherness, and relationship goals.
You knew what my happiness lies in, never interrupted me from exploring. Jumping from subjects and cities, to let me decide for myself. You didn’t question my choices, instead tried to understand. Guided me when nervous, told me to sit back, to think again on my impulsive arrangements. It’s hard to settle my fluctuating mind, and you dealt me with patience.
You are a fighter in yourself. The way you defeated death inspires me to put my extra self into the life I have. That life is unpredictable. I try to live at the moment, enjoy the self, and gratitude for this beautiful gift.
Thank you, dad. For showing me compassion, teaching me to be kind. To be giving and help people in need. To treat people equally with respect and empathy. When you brought me my first pet, you unknowingly made me be a mother, I was 7 then. Your actions in a way or the other only made me better. I feel blessed to have you as a father.
For being the coolest dad ever. For all the sarcasm and the jokes, the humor to keep a healthy environment alive. You taught me to laugh, to take things lightly. Told me that if I can’t change it, I need not worry cause things will happen, anyway. You taught me to laugh at life and myself.
You have been one of the best people in my life who somehow has set the bar for me to be with people. The support, faith, love, respect, and acceptance you contain, you only taught me to be the same. I am thankful to you for your efforts in making me a better person. I mightn’t have said all these things to you, dad. Thank you!
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