He introduced me to Mama Nature; through his art he inspired me to be an artist; he put the blues in my ears; taught me how to drive; I have his nose, his toes, his love of solitude, and the fearlessness to try absolutely anything. He was the first person to break my heart and I made a lot of painful relationship choices because I didn't know how to process the damage he caused to my child self - but I also learned forgiveness, love, inner - strength, and the realization that my dad is just as fragile and human as everyone else. I took this picture of him a month before his stroke in 2012; I thought I was going to lose him - again. Since then, I remain in gratitude that he's still here because if he wasn't, I honestly don't know what I would do. I've never been a daddy's girl, but I love my dad unconditionally and I know he loves me that way, too. Happy Father's Day, dad - thank you. I love you. ❤️
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