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Happy birthday, Daddy.
You know, some days it feels like you were JUST here. Other days, days like today, it seems like you’ve been gone a lot longer than you actually have been. I really miss you. I don’t think people will read this and really be able to understand or comprehend what I’m going through, unless they’ve been through this situation themselves. Lucky those who haven’t.
You would’ve been 49 today. 49 used to seem so old to me, but now I realize that it’s not that long at all. A LOT has happened since you’ve been gone. Jaden, the new baby, I graduated, so did Sam. I’m leaving for the military soon. I’m glad you knew about it. Sorry I didn’t pick the Navy, but I don’t doubt my decision. You’d still be proud. You told me that yourself.
I know you’d want me to not be sad, Daddy, but it’s so hard when everyone around me who has both parents and a good life can’t seem to appreciate it. I know there’s so much life left to be lived, there’s so much beauty in every moment, but days like today make that hard to realize.
I love you and miss you dearly.
Your baby girl. <3