I wake up every morning thinking of the wonderful gifts God has given to me. A wonderful family- mom, dad, my brother and sister, great friends, Archie.. They complete my life's superb cast.
Today, I want to give special thanks to my angel in disguise living here on earth pretending to be my father.
Today, I want to give special thanks to my angel in disguise living here on earth pretending to be my father.
For his strength and selflessness in raising us, his children.
For having a way of putting things together. Always.
For making us feel special despite our imperfections.
For teaching me all about faith and hard work by being the perfect example.
For always believing that I can do great things. All more than what I give myself credit for.
For his faithful hand that lifts me up when I'm down.
For his breath of kindness that blows my loneliness away.
And for his kind heart that is always filled with love.
I am very fortunate to have a gem of a father.
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My dad has been working as a seaman for twenty years. Once a year he leaves for work which usually lasts for 10 long months or more. When I was young, I save up money so I can buy him something before he leaves. After all, it will be long before I see him again. I usually wait until he's finished packing, then I'll sneak up to their room and secretly put my gift into his luggage. And do you know what I bought for him every year?
It was always an angel figurine.
Something to watch over him while he was miles away from home. Back then, I didn't know that I was giving an 'angel' to my very own angel.
Dad.
It's a three letter word that means the world to me. If I have to give you something for all the things you've done and sacrificed for me and for the family, I wouldn't just give you anything.
I will give you my life.
Happy Father's Day daddy. I love you. :)
For having a way of putting things together. Always.
For making us feel special despite our imperfections.
For teaching me all about faith and hard work by being the perfect example.
For always believing that I can do great things. All more than what I give myself credit for.
For his faithful hand that lifts me up when I'm down.
For his breath of kindness that blows my loneliness away.
And for his kind heart that is always filled with love.
I am very fortunate to have a gem of a father.
***
My dad has been working as a seaman for twenty years. Once a year he leaves for work which usually lasts for 10 long months or more. When I was young, I save up money so I can buy him something before he leaves. After all, it will be long before I see him again. I usually wait until he's finished packing, then I'll sneak up to their room and secretly put my gift into his luggage. And do you know what I bought for him every year?
It was always an angel figurine.
Something to watch over him while he was miles away from home. Back then, I didn't know that I was giving an 'angel' to my very own angel.
Dad.
It's a three letter word that means the world to me. If I have to give you something for all the things you've done and sacrificed for me and for the family, I wouldn't just give you anything.
I will give you my life.
Happy Father's Day daddy. I love you. :)
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