FATHERS BE GOOD TO YOUR DAUGHTERS AND DAUGHTERS WILL LOVE LIKE YOU DO

Yesterday, after receiving a rather large bill from Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital, I picked up some cash I had stashed with my dad and headed to the bank. I'll admit I had a lot on my mind, the majority being finances. I opened the envelope and found this written on the outside, "Looks like some of those hundreds had little ones just like you. Love you, Dad." and inside he had placed several "little ones" amongst the money we had been saving. My entire life has consisted of thoughtful gestures such as these. Sweet little acts that always bring tears to my eyes. My dad has taught me about compassion and kindess. He is truly the most giving and loving person I know. We, over the years, have built a relationship that I cherish and consider the foundation of my being. I believe the bond between a girl and her father is one of life's most important treasures. So as I listen to my own husband call our daughter honey and hum Johnny Cash in her hear, I would like to thank my father. I would like to thank him for whispering songs in my ear so that I may know the meaning of unconditional love and for teaching me to love myself.