Dear Dad,

Happy birthday! Today is one of my favorite days of the years because I get to celebrate you and cherish how amazing you were, as well as all of the special memories I have. I miss you each day and I miss you as much as when you initially left our lives…but I have learned how to cope with you being gone. I have learned how to accept this new life without you. I sometimes feel your presence and when I do, it’s the best feeling. I know you are looking down on me and guiding me through life. I never thought I would still learn so many lessons from you years after you left. You somehow continue to teach me and remind me of the importance of having empathy, showing kindness always, being incredibly generous, and living a happy and fulfilled life. Through the years, there have been days I was just trying to survive. The thought of your strength, energy, and love for life paired with the many lessons you taught me are what got me through the toughest days — and continue to.

Thank you so much for always being my guardian angel and shining light through and through. I love you so much and miss you even more. Thank you for everything; cheers to you and your beautiful soul.

With Loads of Love,

Your Lulu