Daddy's Girl
I am a daddy's girl. But I wasn't always. I was born into a home by a man that didn't know how to be a father. He was an angry and abusive person. He used to hang me over bridges and the ferry and pretend to let go. I was terrified of him. I hid when he was in the house. I have since made amends with my father and I love him.
But my dad? Who is he? My mom had been a single mom and met my dad when I was 7 and got married when I was 9. I have adored this man from the beginning. He took on a role that didn't belong to him. He stepped in and became my daddy. He has taught me more about life than anyone. From changing the brakes in my car to making the perfect spaghetti sauce. He has been my shoulder to cry on and a listening ear. He is always there for me. Always. He has never judged me for my many, many messes I have got myself into. In fact, he helped me out of them. He has been there when I call him up at 7:00 a.m. because my car won't start and I need a ride to work. (And while I am at work he fixes my car.) He has been there late at night when I call him because I am crying and need someone to listen. He is my hero.
He took on a job that was not his own. He has never once made a statement declaring me any less than a flesh and blood daughter. In fact, in his Will he calls me his flesh and blood. He became a daddy to a little girl that so desperately needed one.
Such a mixed experience of a father, from the first paragraph, scary stuff into the gentler person your father became. It's funny how these things happen. People can mellow over time.
ReplyDeleteYour father looks like daddy christmas (like Marília calls him:)!
ReplyDeleteI was brought up by my godfather and, although I love my real father (even when he is horrible to me), my godfather will ALWAYS be my real daddy in my heart and soul.
See, you make magic come to you!
Love
Isa
He sounds like a wonderful man. So worth of the title "Dad."
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Please tell him that a woman in Florida said Thank-you for doing the hardest job in the world with grace which has made the world a better place.
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Beautiful. Thank you for sharing him with us and for honoring him. You done good.
ReplyDeleteA very nice tribute to a man who sounds like a pretty cool dad. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHe has such kind loving eyes... feels like he is a warm kind of man and so hugable... you are both lucky to have found each other.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. What love can do.
ReplyDeleteUm - please post the Spaghetti Sauce recipe! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Birdie .. your Dad sounds quite delightful and I'm so pleased you've obviously shared so many memories together - just lovely to read ..
ReplyDeleteWith many thoughts for Thanksgiving .. all the best Hilary
what a gift he is to you
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to your dad. He looks soft and yet strong. You are both blessed.
ReplyDeleteLove the expression on your Dad's face in the picture. He looks both a mischievous and a kind man. I am thankful that he found you and your Mum, and that you and he got to have such a magical bond. Glad also you made your peace with your father.
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