Today, I just want to pause and tell you how much you mean to me. You're not just my dad—you're my safe place, my voice of reason, and the person who's always made me feel like I can conquer the world, even when I doubted myself.
I'll never forget how you've been there: cheering the loudest during my highs, holding my hand through the lows, and filling every ordinary day with your quiet strength and love. Your endless patience might seem small to you, but to me, they're everything.
Thank you for teaching me what it means to be kind, resilient, and unapologetically human. Thank you for every sacrifice, every lesson, and every hug that said, "I'm here."
Life's greatest gift to me wasn't just having you as a father—it's getting to know you as a person. Here's to another year of your laughter, your stories, and your presence lighting up our lives.
I love you more than words can hold.
🌟
Your forever proud son