Thanks for sticking around to raise your kids, and for helping out so much with all of your nine grandkids. I know that it hasn’t been easy. I can remember you working three jobs to feed us. You taught me the importance of keeping a sense of humor about it all. You always remind me to never let anyone talk down to me, ever. You still tell me that I can be anything I want to when I grow up. You have never laughed at my dreams, however unrealistic they might be. You have shown me what it means to be brave. You have shown me that I don’t have to be in a relationship to be complete. You have taught me the importance of friendship. Thank you for never turning your back and running away. You are the best Dad I’ve had.