Happy Father's Day to all of you who represent a father to someone special❣️ In honor of this day... Visiting my Dad one weekend a few years before he passed, I was in the shower (of course) when a flood of words and thoughts came rushing at me. I had to shut it down, get a towel and drip my way to my laptop where this came out. He thought I was out of my mind (which I was). But I got to express my love, respect, admiration and gratitude to him before he died🙏🏼 ***** My Dad loves me. He always has. He always knew he would. My Dad knows me. Better than I've known myself. He sees what I don't see. He believes in me. My Dad is patient. As he teaches me. As I make mistakes. As I learn. As I grow. My Dad is my security. He has fed me. He has carried me. He has stood beside me. My Dad is my stability. He is calm. He is predictable. He is constant. My Dad has an impeccable work ethic. Do your best. Then do a little bit more. It builds character. My Dad often held down two jobs. He gave his very best, and a little bit more, to provide for my Mom and me. My Dad has worked hard over his lifetime. So I could have what he did not. So I could have opportunity. My Dad is strong. He can do anything! He does what he has to do. He doesn't complain. My Dad is responsible. He lives simply and efficiently. He is self-reliant. My Dad is direct. He is to-the-point. He leaves no doubt of his intention nor what he thinks. My Dad is truthful. He knows his truth. He speaks his truth. He lives his truth by his example. My Dad is contemplative. His words reflect much thought. They are deliberate. They are meaningful. My Dad is a man of his word. He is dependable. His commitments take priority. My Dad has honorable virtues. High standards. High morals. He accepts nothing less. My Dad has integrity. He upholds his convictions. He will not compromise his values. My Dad is practical. He lets go of what is not useful. He does not look back with regret. My Dad is insightful. He perceives true intentions. He recognizes deceit.