Father & Daughter

" Lately I've been noticing
I say the same things he used to say
And I even find myself acting the very same way
I tap my fingers on the table
To the rhythm in my soul
And I jingle the car keys
When I'm ready to go
When I look in the mirror
He's right there in my eyes
Starin' back at me and I realize...

The older I get
The more I can see
How much he loved my mother and my brother and me
And he did the best that he could
And I only hope when I have my own family
That everyday I see
A little more of my father in me... "

I've been thinking about my dad alot lately. His health has been up & down and while I won't go into details, I'll just say the time I spend with him is very dear to me from here on, though I'd like to think I've never taken him for granted to begin with. He's always the one I use to go to when I needed advice and consoling when others thought I was weird and strange in school, kinda like him :)

The reason I chose Dobermans for this simple piece is because my old man use to raise & breed them in his younger days. He tells me that he raised them so big that they could stand straight up on their hind legs and stare him in the face, and my dad's a whopping 6'5".

And while most of you know my character is a lioness, well, I'm a chip off of the old block when it comes to him and I'm very proud today to say I'm his daughter, so I thought a small green Dobie would be appropriate.

I know it's not the greatest work of art I've made but this simple little computer doodle means the world to me as far as what this represents to me personally. Song lyrics are by Keith Urban's "Song for Dad" and I thought it would be fitting for the description.

I love you so much, Dad, and just like you were always there for me in my best & worst of times, I'll be here for you in these rough times. You're one of the bravest people I know and I know you'll continue to be that way no matter what this life throws at you. Thanks for always being there for me, understanding my awkward quirks, and teaching me to never back down from my beliefs, to stand tall, & keep my head held high no matter what happens in life. There will always be someone to catch you and help you up when you stumble...

"He's in my eyes
My heart, my soul
My hands, my pride

And when I feel alone
And I think I can't go on
I hear him sayin' "Son you'll be alright
Everything's gonna be alright"
Yes it is... "