Hey, Dad!
You know how some people instinctively cry "Mommy!" when they are overwhelmed or scared? I cry "Daddy!". I never realized that until now. Every time I cry, I say "Daddy" and I seem to feel better. It's like you are right there.
I just realized the day that I build up the strength to tell you how I felt when you and Mom divorced. You were so loving. You never rejected what I said. You never placed blame on mom. You took full responsibility for what happened. You told me that you loved me. That had to be about five years ago. I am fully able to receive your love now. I wish I could return that love to you. I was thinking about the life that you lived. You were always rejected. You came into this world an unwanted child. You left this world as father and grandfather. Yeah, there were a lot of things that you didn't get right while you were here. We all have those stories. But, you knew how to love. You knew how to give respect. You knew how to pay attention to what was important and ignore what wasn't.
I love you, Dad. I miss you like crazy.
Love, Teen.
