Daddy Dearest

I know it's been a few days since Father's Day, but here's my blog dedicated to the BEST Dad around.

Seriously, Eric needs no props! His actions and words speak for them self! He is one heck of a father...1 of the 2 best I know :). His children are his pride and joy and he truly believes fatherhood is one of his best accomplishments (and it is!). He recently gave me this letter he wrote to our baby girl and I think it shows you all just how loving he really is.

**Caution** Be prepared to get teary!!!

Dear Lila:

It’s hard to think that it’s almost been a year since your surgery. It continues to be a struggle looking back and reflecting on the day we were told about your heart. I never truly understood what the meaning of a ‘Fathers Love’ meant, until that day. It’s so easy to take for granted the blessing that we all have in our lives. Then to hear, that someone so small and precious would have to endure such an obstacle. No words can describe the worry that we felt during this time. Your mother didn’t sleep a wink leading up to your operation. She ran up and down the stairs every hour checking on you throughout the night. For three weeks! Lola even camped out in your room during the entire ordeal. I guess she figured that your mother kept getting up to play; she must have grown tired of climbing all of those stairs with her.

It’s incredible how much love you have between your mother, brother, father, friends and family. They were all such a great support system for you!

You have proven to be the Strongest Girl we have ever known! The things that you do are truly remarkable to us and everyone that knows you. You light up the room in just one little smile and giggle. And to watch you keep up with your brothers is amazing.

Your mother, brothers and I couldn’t be anymore blessed than we are! You were truly the missing piece to our family.

Love,
Dad