Día del Padre

Happy Father’s day, Mom.  You’ve been a great dad.

• Because you taught me to find solace on the road.  
• 2005:  you put 1,220 miles between me and my problems that seemed so momentous at the time.  This infected me with the wanderlust and forever changed me. 
• Because you always hand back the five when they give you too much change. 
• 1999:  Showcase Cinemas Huber Heights.  
• Because you’re really into boxing now. 
• 2011:  Proof that you’re as strong as I’ve always thought.  
• Because when I was in elementary school, you were the mom who made sure the kids who couldn’t afford glue sticks and markers had all the supplies they needed. 
• 2000:  We didn’t have that much money to spare but Michael and Brandon had even less. 
• Because when I was in 8th grade and wore fishnets and combat boots to school, you were proud of me for being my own person, even though the 11th graders called me a skank.  
• 2004:  You said the Ghostbuster T-shirt looked sharp with the boots. 
• Because you had the strength and education to save us from a situation that could have ruined our lives. 
• 1996:  We ran from his addiction. 

 I love you Mom/Dad.  You're my best friend. [And I'm not just saying that because you buy me margaritas.]