Because of Him

If I ever thought I was smart, it's because of him.

If I ever loved the blues, it's because of him.

If I ever realized that ice cream can cure any bad day,  it's because of him.

If I ever thought that I was good at music, or writing, or singing, or acting, or dancing, or any other art I attempted, it's because of him.

If I ever learned the importance of being a good friend,  it's because of him.

If I ever used movie quotes interspersed in my conversations,  it's because of him.

If I ever loved learning, it's because of him.

If I ever wondered how something worked or why something happened, it's because of him.

If I ever loved an old movie, it's because of him.

If I ever thought that I was strong and able, it's because of him.

If I ever read a book to savor the beauty of a well written sentence, it's because of him.

If I ever thought a boy was an idiot,  it's because of him.

If I ever felt so confident that I knew I could do what others could not,  it's because of him.

If I ever loved science fiction,  it's because of him.

If I ever learned how to rebuild an engine, it's because of him.

If I ever loved rap,  it's because of him.

If I ever felt like I was special and important,  it's because of him.

If I ever loved the ocean, it's because of him.

If I ever knew that I had something to offer the world to make it better,  it's because of him.

If I ever saw the importance of family, it's because of him.

If I ever felt like there was no place I could fall where I would not be caught, it's because of him.

If I ever felt safe, it's because of him.

If I ever desired to serve God and seek Him, it's because of him.

If I ever thought that all firemen were brave and strong and kind and handsome, it's because of him.

Happy Birthday to my dear Dad. He somehow was able to make me simultaneously feel like his little girl and empower me to be a strong woman. I could ask for no better father. It's because of him that I am me. Thanks, Daddy.