I have been blessed to have some amazing men in my life, starting with my dad. Like any father and daughter, we have had our ups and downs, but he'll always be my dad and I'll always love him no matter how old I am.  I'll always need him...and miss him. I love you dad, happy father's day!
In addition to my real dad, there's my wonderful "bonus dad" that has been the comic relief and a strong sounding board for so many years now. I also have men like Darrell Brown and his partner Roger who I consider the closest thing to a dad I could ever find outside of my family. I have many men who watch over me like fathers and big brothers. When I think about how lucky I am to be so protected by strong, loving men, my heart is overjoyed. All of these wonderful men will never know the true impact the have had on my life.

There are no words for how much I love them all. They have molded and shaped me into the woman I am today. They are my shoulder to cry on, my phone call away to peace and my stress relief. In these unique relationships, I have much laughter and joy. I will only ever have one dad, but I am forever grateful for these life changing, fatherly relationships that have come into my life and brightened my world.

Then of course there's Eddie, a man who is an incredible, dedicated father. I love sitting back and watching the relationship he has with both of his boys. There is a bond there that only grows deeper and stronger as they get older. The sacrifices he makes for them, the love he shows them through true affection, it's beautiful. I'm so proud of the Dad he is.
I want to wish all of the men in my life a happy father's day, even the ones that are my adopted Dads! I love you all so very much. Special father's day wishes to all of the Dad's, "Bonus Dads", Grandfathers and men who protect the hearts of children young and old. Today we celebrate you!!