daddy's girl

i dunno if it was my wide eyes at birth, my athletic ability, my whitty sense of humor, or my competitiveness that drove me to never give up, but something has always made me a daddy's girl. i think most father-daughter relationships are like this....

i have never really understood why. all i know is...that i like it.

every daughter wants her parents approval and blessing. even if we arrogantly dismiss needing it, we're lying. it's the extra dose of "peace" that we need to settle our spirit. sometimes we'll give up trying to gain approval, for the mere assumption that we're to old to be wanting something of the sort-

it's only when we unexpectedly get it, do we realize how important and priceless that very moment is. that moment for me happened just three days ago. i will never forget it. for it was one of the sweetest blessings of my life. 

my writing abilities aren't anything like my dads... his talent is something i've always wanted. i'll humbly admit to getting his athletic ability... his writing talent,... not so much. so, because his words speak clearer than mine.. i'm going to let you read his heart. his article this past friday was about me and him... and the new man, my future husband, b.

these are the words of blessing and approval that i'm talking about. they bring tears to my eyes every single time i read the article. words that i will never ever forget. they are lovely and refreshing. they are the words from my father. thank you dad. i love you so much. and i cannot wait for you to give me away, may 28, 2011. there is no one else that deserves that honor more than you.

You can read his article here.