Dance With My Father...

Since the day we met you have been my constant protector. I have always been able to do things my way when I am with you. You taught me so many lessons that I needed to learn, whether it was with a gentle hand or a stern voice. You spent so much quality time with me...just you and I.

Where you led me, I followed. I believed everything you told me. I did the things you asked most of the time. When I went to bed at night, I knew you would be there every morning when I woke up. You gave me consistancy. You gave me balance. You taught me how to trust. I thank you for just being there ALL THE TIME then and now. You are my father, and I love you.

Yesterday I had a long talk with my father. I have always been his baby girl. Even when his baby girl had a baby girl of her own, he still treated me like I was his one and only. Another man has stolen the show, but he will never take his place.

I have some exceptional men in my life. My Dad, was the first...

This weekend, I am spending time with my father...Because he feels left out and I would never want him to feel that way. Tonight we are going dancing. He is a better dancer than I am...It had to be hard sticking around all these years. My father is a good looking, successful brother. I still remember the way women used to throw themselves at him when he and I would be out together when I was younger. I remember the phone numbers that you would throw away before we got home. I remember all the temptation. I remember all the advances...all the women. The discounts at certain stores. All the free stuff that I got. Most of all I remember the fact that you came home every night, and never once did you make my mother cry because she didn't know where you were. You thought that I would come in your room at night, just to say goodnight. But I was checking on her, because I knew what I had seen on the outside, and I was making sure that you kept your promiose to her. You never let her down... I appreciate the fact that you were and still are, the best man I've ever known. Although I know you are not perfect, I thank you for the respect and consideration you gave to your family.

To all of you that are good fathers, have good fathers, or know good fathers, love and appreciate them.

Even if you don't...Don't let the cycle be broken. Men, be good fathers to these children. Women, choose your mates wisely and be careful who you reproduce with. Every man that can make a baby is not meant to be a father...

Have a great weekend!