Hero.

Today is my daddy's birthday. I know that most people in this world claim they have the best father in the world, but it is in fact true that you are highly mistaken. You see, you are not related to me and do not have my dad as yours.

My whole life, my dad has been one of the most important people in my life. He is my rock and without him, I would not be who I am today. Let me share just a few memories of my father and I that truly add to why he is the greatest man I know:

* When I was younger and I would pretend to fall asleep in my daddy's arms just so he could carry me to my room.

*Cheetos and how my dad is "the greatest dad in the whole wide universe"

* Having him comb my hair after my bath when I was itty bitty.

*Learning that you cook with a towel over your shoulder

*Having my dad robe me my senior year

* Playing endless games of basketball. I used to not understand why he wouldn't let me beat him, but now I do. Thank you for that.

* Going on a road trip just him and I before I left for college...that trip is something I will never forget.

This list could go on, and this doesn't even begin to cover who my father is.

I mean, really, my dad is everything that I see in my Heavenly Father:

*He is a picture of love
*He is forgiving and compassionate
*He is a friend to everyone he meets
*He doesn't hold past wrongs against anyone
*He understands the importance of life.

My father is all these things and more. I love you so much daddy and I hope that you have an awesome birthday. I will see you in a few weeks.

Love,

Your favorite daughter
=)