Dad,I met you July 30th, 2006. You were 25 years old. I was first embraced by you that day and since then you’ve been my hero for the past fifteen years. You made sure you did everything you could to protect me in every way as my father, although I’ve made mistakes you loved me no matter what through every situation.

You gave me the strength and reassurance to become a better person because I know you want to see me exceed your level and be great in my future. You are my father Christopher Joshua Martin, I am Kheymani Zaniah Martin.

I appreciate you for always doing your best, you always help me without question. You made sure I never had to go through tough times alone by myself. You gave me confidence, you taught me how to stand up for myself, how to speak out about things that weighed on me. You’ve done your job as a father efficiently, there is nothing I would ever change about you or your parenting. You are a great dad.

I know I haven’t been the best daughter lately, but I want to put that behind us and grow more for the future. I want to grow a stronger bond with you, I’m gonna try my best to do better as your daughter from here on out there will be no more trouble. I no longer wish to put you through such stress, I want you to be happy and healthy and not have to worry about anything or be concerned about me. I’m sorry I put you through so much dad, I want to be better and I will be better not just for you but also for me. To make me a better person.

There is a book to the left of this computer as the picture shows on the left. Please open it and read the first page after the blank black page. please write in it for me, I want to explore the more vulnerable side of you, I wanna know what makes you, you. I want to get to know my father, there is also a card within the book on the bookmarked page.

Thank you for reading dad, happy father’s day. You’re my hero always and forever, and I will continue to love and cherish you until the day I leave this earth.