A Day for My Dad.

"Any man can be a father; it takes someone special to be a dad."

This photograph was taken exactly two years ago today.  In one photo are the three most important men in my life: my husband, my brother, and my dad.  The dictionary holds thousands upon thousands of words, yet, not one can describe the love I have for each one of them.  

Today is more than just Father's Day.  Today is my dad's birthday.  Happy Birthday, daddy!  My world would not have been the same without you in it.  You've taught me to be the person that I am today.  Work hard and be nice to people; it has always been your motto. It is what I strive to do each and every single day.  I love you for that.

We had a simple day.  A typical Brazilian barbecue and a soccer match; it couldn't have been any better. It's in the little things that you realize how much you already have.  I love my dad and sometimes I wish there was more that I could do to show him.  What he has done for me, all of the things he has given up, well, there is no way I could ever truly show my gratitude.

Sure, he has his flaws.  Don't we all?  An imperfect man whose love I never doubted.  An example of always, always putting his children first.  If you ask me, I think that is what being a dad is all about.  

I love him, period.

xx