To My Dad (Inventor of the World's Best Stuffed Hamburgers...Ever)

Still no long distance… Those of you who would like to avoid all things sappy, please feel free to look at a different post :)

Dad, you are such a good man. You taught me so many good things and I am really indebted to you. You give really great advice. You understand a lot, and I appreciate being able to learn from you. Thank you, Dad, for treating Mom in such a respectful way! I don’t know if you ever realized just how much you were being watched, but I did. You influenced me in such a way that I wanted that same respect from whoever I would end up marrying. Thank you for having so much patience with me. Thank you for seeing the best in your kids and for being such a great Dad! I really loved those Fridays or Mondays you had off when Mike and I were going to school. Besides getting a ride home and the possibility of going to 7-11, it was so much fun being able to spend time with you! I appreciate your sense of humor, your ability to get along with anyone and everyone (including every possible manager of such named 7-11), and your views on politics. You and Mom could disagree entirely in perspectives, but you both treated each other with love and respect. Thank you for being such a great example in how to have a successful marriage and for ingraining so strongly in my mind, by your example, of just how important family is. I appreciate being able to call you (at least I did when I had long distance) and ask for help with car repair, what to do when Rand’s head is bleeding :), and for help when I am sick. You’re the best Dad in the whole world, and to prevent myself from crying, because of remembering airport goodbyes and "Butterfly Kisses" at my wedding, I’ll sign off at this point :) I love you Dad and I admire you. Have a Happy Father’s Day and we look forward to seeing you soon!