A Father’s Love
The first time I laid eyes upon you, I was brought to tears. It was a miracle that brought you to me, and I wondered what I had done to deserve such a gift. You were so small and beautiful; I never wanted to let you go. When you slept I would watch in wonder, imagining what you would become as the years passed and you grew away from me. How different you would look years from now? How would I look in your eyes as you grew up? And I cried inside.
I still remember, as it was moments ago, when I would hold you in the crook of my arm and you would sleep. You would always wake with a smile. You could look at your eyes and see the wonder. Everything from the time you were born would be first for you and i. the world seemed right for the first time in my life because of you. I wish everyday that you would stay my little girl forever. And I cried inside.
As you grew and began to take on your own personality, my hear filled with tears because of joy. I could see so many changes from day to day. Nuances that to someone else would go unnoticed, the way you look at me, the way your face would change as you looked upon the world. It seemed like I would turn around after a moment and you had learned to walk and talk. And I cried inside.
The years in our lives have gone by so fast. I often wonder if you realize just how proud I am of you? Few moments in my day pass without thoughts of you. I spend nights thinking of how short our lives are, and wish that you will always know what a great pleasure you have brought into my life and how empty my existence would be without your words and smiles in it.
I cry inside, not only tears of sadness, but tears of joy and of wonder, of the person I see you growing into. Soon you will be making so many decision that I will have to understand and respect. You will be moving on in your life without my guidance. I hope that you will always remember the joy and happiness that you have brought into my life. I cannot turn back time, but I will always have the memories of what life was like having you in my thoughts and life.
I have been and always be so proud of you. If I could have only one wish in my life, it would be for you to have the chance to experience the love and joy I feel for you. How proud a father feels to say that is my little girl. You are the most wonderful and special thing in my life.
And inside I cry.
