Last Christmas, I don’t remember what I was doing.
I know I was at my house, and I know I was with my Mom, Dad, and sister. Sam and Lilly were there too.
We didn’t go anywhere because my Dad had been in an accident on December 1st. I try not to think about it, but at certain times I don’t have an option.
On December 1st, 2010, I got a call saying that my Dad was in the hospital.
On December 1st, 2011, I got a call from my Dad, saying he wanted to chat. I didn’t even realize what day it was. He told me it was a day of celebration.
All I could do was cry.
It’s a strange feeling when you know what you felt at a certain time, but it is too painful to even put your toe in the water.
One year ago today, I was sick. I’m pretty sure we were all sick in our own ways, but through all of it, my Dad was the one who surprised me the most.
He was the one who had to spend three months in the hospital, becoming rehabilitated and re-learning how to do household tasks. He should not have been trying to dig me out of my sickness.
But he did.
He stayed up late into the night, holding me until I felt better. He didn’t need to do that.
But he did.
My Dad is the strongest person I know. He’s gone to medical school, flown to Grenada to take care of the sick, dedicated hours to performing research that will one day save so many from disease.
He’s cared for my Mom through two pregnancies, raised two children, made life-shifting decisions (at least in my view), and cared through my Mom and our family through her breast cancer.
And then he cared for us when he was the one that needed the most care.
My Dad is my hero.
And that’s all I have to say about that.
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So sweet Katelyn. Your dad sounds like an incredible person.
So stinkin’ sweet. Dads are the best. Seriously. My dad always tries to be rough and tough and not let his emotions show, but I know his heart. He is a softie.
I think all men are like that. They just don’t think we know it.
LOve this post! My dad is my hero as well.
This is such a sweet post. I got a little choked up reading this post since it made me think of my own dad. A father/daughter relationship is so special. You are a lucky girl to have such a great role model as a father.
Thank you. I remind myself of that every day.
Amazing post Katelyn! Your dad is truly a hero! Thanks for the amazing reminder how important it is to tell the ones in our life how much they mean to us! Have a wonderful day!
This is such a sweet post. Dads are wonderful, aren’t they? I almost cried when I was reading this
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Ohh! I’m glad I got to the heart of people. Just don’t cry. Haha.
I’m so glad your dad has recovered. Your family is adorable! Happy holidays.
such a sweet post:) you’re dad sounds like a super dad!
Aww Katelyn this is so gorgeous! Dads rule and yours is obviously no exception.
enjoyed reading this post, katelyn. very sweet. have a happy holiday with your family!
This is so sweet:) Dads are superheros. This actually reminds me so much of my dad. Battled numerous life-threatening illness, and he’s still here to be my best friend!
Mwah. The best.
So glad you can celebrate this year with the whole fam happy and healthy
Merry Christmas!
What a beautiful post, he’s very lucky to have such a sweet daughter, as you are very lucky to have him as your father.
I too, feel that my dad is the best dad in da world, and he is my hero!
DAD’S ROCK!!!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!
Aw, that is so sweet! From what I see in the pictures, your dad looks quite handsome
Lucky girl to have such a caring, strong dad!
this is such a beautiful post
wow, this was amazing katelyn. i’m envious of the relationship you have with your father; he sounds like an incredible man.
He really is.
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