Daddy's Girl

I have always been Daddy's girl. I love both of my parents dearly and have a great relationship with my mother as well, but it is just different. It's more difficult for me to be affectionate with her. Perhaps this is because we are so similar. Daddy and I have never had a problem expressing our love for eachother. He is still my hero. I am still his girl.

My dad has experienced many transformations in his lifetime. He has lived several lives in his 56 years on earth. I've only known him for one of those lives, but I'm glad of that. He has emerged from tragedy, hardship, and countless challenges as the single most wise, grounded, and humble man I know. When people tell me that I remind them of my father, I brim with pride. I have come to appreciate him more as I mature. His words of advice have proven true. Now I listen to him.

Every so often, when Daddy and I are walking along in peaceful silence, he'll slip his arm around my shoulders and say "Have I told you lately what a beautiful, smart and talented young woman you are?"

"You just did," I reply, a tid bit embarrassed, but smiling back lovingly.

"I'm very proud of you, Kaff."

The truth is he can't tell me that enough. Every child needs to hear that from their parents, none-the-less their hero. I feel blessed to have such loving, supportive parents. They have given me so much in life. I hope to do the same for children of my own some day.