Father's Day and EVERY day. Thank you!

*"Whatever you want to do, You will"
*"You can do it. You WILL do it"
*"Whatever you dream you want to be will happen"
*"You can do ANYTHING"
**"Can't is NOT in the dictionary"
*"Don't you ever quit."
*"Don't you ever give up"
*"Keep moving forward"
*"You are beautiful"
*"You are intelligent"
*"You are a winner"
*"There is no such thing as fail"
*"You will succeed at everything and anything you can possibly dream of"
*"There is NOTHING you cannot do"
*"You are independent"
*"You are self-sufficient"
*"You are special"
*"I am so very proud of you"
*"I love you more"
*"You will accomplish so much"
*"Keep at it girl"
*"Atta' girl"
*"You are so smart"
*"There is nothing you cannot do"
*"How did I get so lucky"
*"There is nothing you won't accomplish"
*"Keep inspiring"
*"You are so special"
*"How wonderful you are"
*"You are my Number 1 son"
*"I am so happy you are my daughter"
*"You are your father's daughter"

^^and these^^ are the words I grew up hearing. These are the sentences I was told my whole life. All by one person. There is so much more that was said and ingrained into me by this man, my father, all along these same lines. This is how you build up a child. This is how you instill love. This is how and why one feels cherished, respected, accepted, and loved. This is what instills confidence and drive. These are the lessons this woman was taught. The mantras that this woman still hears. The enveloping love that this woman knows and remembers. It is what help shape her, the foundation that gave her the knowledge and trust that all is well in this world. That dreams always come true. That nothing is impossible. Knowing oneself and showing oneself as a gateway to FIERCE, ENDLESS POSSIBILITY.
These are the words that changes the caterpillar into the butterfly. These are the words I grew up knowing to be my truth.

Thank you dad! Thank you for being the most influential man and person to ever touch my life, who co-created my life. Thank you for giving me the wings to fly and soar high above the clouds. Know that these sentiments transcend far beyond "just" Father's day. Know that my gratitude to you, for this, is shared everyday I wake. In everything I do. And in all that I am. Your words are what the foundation to who I am and who I become. I love you!!
Always,
Your #1 son.