to dad, with love

dear dad,

i want to thank you for being so patient while i get over myself. thank you for loving me even when i don't deserve it. thank you for just gracing me with your presence and hanging around when i should be left alone. i know getting to know me hasn't been easy for you - especially when i made it so hard to let you in. why do you care? what is it that you see in me that i refuse to see for myself? who am i that you are mindful of me?

i am at stubborn and unwilling to compromise. you are patient and true . when i'm at my lowest, you're right there with your strong, silent presence to pick me up. you are my comfort, my grace, my peace, my rock and my shield. you are truly the captain of my heart - tough as it is for me to give it to you. why do you care? why do you love me?

thank you for changing my heart, my attitude, my life. i thank you in advance for all you will share with me. you are my constant friend, even when i turn my back on you. you are the truth and the light. thank you for showing me who i really am and helping me to love myself in spite of all my flaws. you are my saving grace, my strength, my confidence and my comforter.

i thank you for dying on the cross so that i might live eternally with you in heaven. you are the greatest treasure any one can have and i take not for granted the gift of salvation you gave me. no greater love hath a man who lay down His life for a friend. thank you for calling me friend.

love always, your child

happy easter. be blessed.