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| I Love You, Dad |
For all the times I never said, "I Love You, Dad"
So often it may seem as if I have taken you for granted, that
I never noticed all that you did for me or the sacrifices you
made for my benefit.
But I did notice. I may not have said anything at the time,
and I am sure that many times I really didn't appreciate you.
But now that I have grown up, I realize that everything you
did was because you loved me and wanted the best for me.
I can see now that doing so much for me meant giving up a lot
for yourself. As I look around, I see many parents who take
care of themselves first and their children second. In the
eyes of those children, I can see a hurt that I never knew.
You have given me more than I ever deserved.
At a time when so many people are blaming their parents for
what is wrong with them, I want to thank you for all that is
good in me. You instilled it in me with each hug, scolding,
understanding word, punishment, and "I love you." I just
wanted to tell you that I am forever grateful, and I love
you very much.
-- Michele Weber |
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