"He is a Hero in My Book"

My dad's birthday is tomorrow and I haven't a thing planned. I thought I might take him out to eat but if you knew my dad you would know that nailing him down is virtually impossible.

I guess you could say his and my relationship has always been slightly strained . My mom says it is because we are too much alike. We would argue about things like the clothes I was wearing, the swim suit I wanted or how dirty my room was. Oh, my favorite is my sister. Several of our "discussions" (as dad would say) seem to derive from my older sister.  Some of these are silly arguments like who he is going to give his furniture to (after only two years of owning it).

To be honest, I have always been proud of my dad. He is a police officer and I know it takes a special person to protect the lives of those he doesn't even know. This includes the low lives that keep the drugs, gangs and violence thriving in our world. Not only that but he has character. He's made mistakes. He has also owned up to them, even when it was difficult.

Also, I am certain he has saved many of lives throughout his career. Maybe he has removed a drunk driver from a car that may have later plowed into a church bus full of children or taken a rapest off the streets. Either way he is a hero in my book.

You may not know my dad but I am sure you know a police officer, a firefighter, a medic and even a soldier. Please take time to show gratitude to these individuals. They risk their lives each and every day for you and me.
 


 Thank you Daddy!!!! Happy Birthday, I love you!!!!