The thing is, I know that you want us to move on from it, but I can’t just look over all of the pain I have gone through. I also know that when I have asked to see them and hang out with them, you have said no and always gave me some sort of ridiculous reason as to why. I guess I should get used to the fact that you and your wife don't want me to as a role model for them even though that's what I am supposed to be as their older sister. I also know that I have always gone out of my way to be there for my sisters, to make sure they know I’m there for them, but I guess those roles don't go both ways. Dad, you never showed up for my sporting events or school plays, but you always make it for my sisters' events even if it is a day that we are supposed to see each other - you canceled on me for them. I can’t tell you the amount of times that I have been jealous of some of my best friends because they all had the one thing that I have been dreaming about and wanting my entire life, a dad that showed up and was there for them no matter what the event in their life was. My family has bent over backwards for me over the years just to help put a smile on my face, especially when I’ve had to hold back tears every time someone asked me about my father or why they’ve never seen him before. They have made me the strong and confident woman I am today with little help from you and your wife. I know now that my life is different from my friends because they were raised by mom and dad, but I was raised by aunts, uncles, grandparents, and mom. Even though I was a part of your life before any of them, the day I ask you to be in mine will be the day I know I will lose you in my life forever because it has always been them before me. I have grown to accept that, even though it hurts me and cuts me to the core knowing that you will never choose me over them. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about you or about what things would be like if you played an active role in my life, but you have always had another family that came before me. I question every day if you will be the person to walk me down the aisle at my wedding or if it will be someone else. Your relationship with your wife has destroyed your relationship with me. I had just one, but because of that I am stronger.
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I missed a childhood with two parents loving and supporting me. As a kid growing up, I missed out on more things than I can put into words because of you. I thank you for that.ĭid you forget about me or do you just not care? I don’t know the answer anymore and truly don't want to. Your unconditional love for my brother, sister, and I, is what keeps me inspired every single day.
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I can only hope for some day to return the same favor to the both of you because I am forever thankful. For loving me and providing for me.Įverything I have is due to the both of you, from the roof over my head, clothes on my back, to the food on my table, your long hours at work have provided me to live the blessed life that I do. You both have been and continue to be the best role models a daughter could ever ask for, and I constantly look up to you for guidance in my life. I’ve learned in order to live a positive life, you have to have a positive mind. I’ve learned to love with all of my heart and not take any day for granted.
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I’ve learned how to make home cooked meals and have a sense of responsibility. Thanks to the both of you, I’ve learned to always tell the truth and have respect for myself and those around me. For teaching me everything I need to know.įrom learning how to ride a bike, to doing my own laundry, thank you Mom and Dad for teaching me every skill and every important value that I know to this day.