On Saturday, my daddy Mike is going to be visiting me in Costa Rica. I am super excited and I can't wait to see him. I also can't wait to show him around. My dad means so much to me, and to be able to share this wonderful experience in Costa Rica with him makes me so happy.
My dad is one of the best human beings I know. I am not saying that just because I am his daughter. I am saying that because I know him. If you want to meet someone who is honest, caring, kind, and genuine then look no farther than my dad. I have had the privilege of being his daughter and I am so blessed to have him in my life.
I grew up watching him and my mom serving others and dedicating their lives to helping others. If there was ever a problem I knew I could always go to my dad no matter what, and he would understand. While growing up, it didn't take me long to see that others could see this in him too. People would call him in the middle of the night with their issues or he would go out of his way to help those in need. My parents showed me what it meant to serve and love others through their actions.
I remember asking my mom when I was little, "Mom how does everyone know dad?". We couldn't go out without someone talking to him or my mom, even my friends would stop us in the store to talk to my dad. That always made me smile, I knew I had the best dad.
My dad and I have always had this special connection. He gets some of the humor that my mom just doesn't understand (she can testify to this). Some of my favorite memories are of him and I going out to a movie by ourselves or going fishing. I remember even having fun eating at McDonald's with him, I loved hanging out with my daddy.
If it hadn't been for my dad's help in elementary school, I don't think I would have made it out. He would spend hours working with me on an assignment that should have lasted 10 minutes, I have always been an excellent procrastinator. I would asks for a cup of water or something to eat to get out of doing homework, and if all else failed I remember saying, "why don't we just talk?". My dad is very patient.
He is a man that doesn't ask for anything, but gives everything. He is a simple man, it doesn't take much to make him happy or content. He has dedicated his life to not only helping others, but also to his family. While growing up, my dad and my mom included my brother and I in everything. As they would tell you, we are their lives. When I could or wanted to, I would go to work with my dad and my mom. I also remember waiting at home for my dad to get off work and hiding behind the door waiting to scare him when he walked in. I successfully scared him the majority of the time.
All of our vacations were as a family. The thought of doing something without my brother or me was a strange concept for them. We would always do things together as a family. However when it came to nature, my mom was never really a big fan so my dad and I would go fishing by ourselves (my brother was a mama's boy growing up so he would stay with her). My favorite times were my dad and I's camping trips to Yogi Bear park. We would play in the pool for hours, go fishing, catch frogs, play minature golf, and candy bar bingo. That was one of my favorite places to be. Every time I smell something cooking out on a grill or over a fire, I always think of my dad cooking our food at Yogi Bear. We had the best breakfasts. People would come over from other camp sites or cabins because they could smell our food. When it comes to a grill or an open fire my dad is a great cook.
While growing up, he has taught me about the importance of communication and working through your issues instead of around them. He has not only told me about the importance of being a hard worker, but he has showed me what it really means through his life. My dad is one of the hardest workers I know, and he does his work with excellence. He has a teachable heart and loves learning about new things. He is also a great storyteller. While growing up, I would always have him tell me stories about when he was young or I would ask him to tell me funny stories.
I could go on forever, I love my dad.
