A Father's Day Letter To My Dad
This is a letter that I gave Daddy back in 2008 while he was in the hospital.
Dear Daddy,
One day, when we were in the grocery store a lady approached us and said we had to be father and son; the resemblance was too strong. I don’t think I ever told you, but I felt very proud at that moment that I was your son and that I resembled you.
There’s a country song with words something like, “I’m seeing my father in me. I think that’s the way it’s supposed to be. I walk the way he walks; I talk the way he talks.
Over the years I’ve caught myself saying a certain word the way you do or using a certain tone of voice like you do. I’ve noticed this a lot in other families. The son or daughter saying words or phrases like their Daddy. At times it seems like the words I use and the tone of my voice remind me of hearing your conversations with Papaw. I’ve heard that we become our parents and I suppose in a sense I’m becoming you.
Please be patient with me when I forget you can’t walk as fast as you once could. But remember who taught me everything I know about walking fast. You did, Dad! I can still recall being a boy and having to run to keep up with your normal walking. You passed that down to me and because it came from you I’m proud of it.
Father’s Day is as special day to remember and celebrate your life as our dad, your love for us as well as our love for you. A day to remember the good times you had with us and the hope for many more good times to come.
Thanks for being our daddy and Happy Father’s Day!!
Your son,