Happy Father's Day Papa

I've never been great about sending cards, but I'm told I'm pretty good at this blogging thing.

So, this year for Father's Day, I dedicate this post to my Papa just to pen down how I feel.

I know I keep saying this, but let me say it again I love my Paa. I love to keep saying that and he finds a bit awkward to say it out loud; I don't know why it's awkward when we both feel that way in our hearts.

Second, he is the best Papa I could ever have and I thank God for him.

I never went without; I've always had the best food to eat, Best of clothes to wear, Best of places to go and an even more luxurious life and even though I know he likely had times that he worried about it, he never projected that worry to me. I had plenty of extras, too

Third, I want to thank him for his advice over the years. There is one specific nugget he gave me that I've always kept close to my heart.

"What you do when you don't have to, will make all the difference when you can no longer do anything about it."

Which means, work hard now, give it your best effort while you still can, because eventually, you run out of time to make it happen, or fix it. This piece of advice helped me be a good student and a fiercely determined individual.

Fourth, I am thankful to him for being the example and setting my standards so high.

Last, my Papa has played a great role for helping to shape me into the woman I am today.

We may not always agree, and we may not have always gotten along too well, but that's because he taught me strength of character, stubbornness, standing strong in my beliefs - even when they're different from other people's, independence, self-reliance and a host of other survival skills. 

Most of all, from life experiences, he taught me to live with no, or few regrets. That was one of the greatest gifts he could have given me.

Instead of feeling that I had to live my life a certain way, I saved some people's lives, I saw things I wish I hadn't, and I made decisions about life that changed me as a person. Even so, may be i have regrets, I did what I'd always wanted to do.

By my Papa’s example, I live my life with decency and honesty, without worrying about what anyone else thinks.

Papa thank you for all of what you gave me. I would not be who I am today without you.

I love you, Papa. Happy Father's Day.