My dad

I just need to say this- because I know I don't say it enough. I LOVE YOU DAD! I heard a song on the radio the other day, which has stuck with me since I heard it- I was almost in tears in the truck, as I sang along to a song that I didn't even know.

As some of you may know, my dad and I didn't have the best relationship growing up. But I learned a lot about my dad the year Brett and I got married, and since then, our relationship has improved 100% (if not more). I love going to visit them, and watch him play with Danika.

I had a great relationship with my mom- as most daughters do. I lived with my mom, saw her everyday- we had out ups and downs. But we were best friends.

When I found out that Danika was having a girl- my mom is the first person I thought about. How Danika and I would have a relationship like that. I was so happy. But now, I love watching her play with Brett, and seeing her face when she sees him walk through the door from a long day at work. The father/daughter bond is amazing too!

You always hear songs about dad and son, or mother and daughter. But this new song, brought things to mind. I love my dad, just like Danika loves Brett. To see that feeling, and know that feeling is amazing. I don't know what I would do without my dad!

My dad is always there to answer a question, to make a sarcastic remark, to tell you a "not so funny" joke, and also to make me garlic toast to feel better!

I love you Dad!

Here is the song...

Crystal Shawanda You Can Let Go
Wind blowin' on my face
Sidewalk flyin' beneath my bike
A five year-old's first taste
Of what freedom's really like
He was runnin' right beside me
His hand holdin' on the seat
I took a deep breath and hollered
As I headed for the street

Chorus
You can let go now, Daddy
You can let go
Oh, I think I'm ready
To do this on my own
(It's still) (It still feels) a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I'll be okay now, Daddy
You can let go

I was standin' at the altar
Between the two loves of my life
To one I've been a daughter
To one I soon would be a wife
When the preacher asked,
'Who gives this woman?'
Daddy's eyes filled up with tears
He kept holdin' tightly to my arm
'Til I whispered in his ear

(Repeat Chorus)

It was killin' me to see
The strongest man I ever knew
Wastin' away to nothin'
In that hospital room
'You know he's only hangin' on for you'
That's what the night nurse said
My voice and heart were breakin'
As I crawled up in his bed, and said

You can let go now, Daddy
You can let go
Your little girl is ready
To do this on my own
It's gonna be a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I'll be okay now, Daddy
You can let go
You can let go