Daddy.... Since you've been gone, I've grown & shrunk all in the same way. The babies have grown so fast, but I have not let them forget your face or name. I say it often, as much for me as for them. Some days I cry, some days I scream, some days it's not so hard, usually after I see you in my dreams... Daddy.... Since you've been gone, so much has changed. I'd tell you just how much, but I'm sure you already know in your own way. I know this next line is corney, but it's true. Did you ever know you are my hero, cause I don't think I ever told you. As far back as I can remember, you were in pain, but even at the worst you always had a smile on your face. The sound of your laugh when you got tickled, the smell of old spice. Daddy.... Since you've been gone, I've learned alot about you. Your old friends have told me stories that had me rolling on the floor. Why you never told them to me I guess I'll never know. Maybe you just didn't want to give me any ideas, but you see, some of the stories they tell sound just like me. I found out you werent perfect, and it made you more so in my eyes.I'm sorry I didn't know you then as well as I do now, but I've done what you wanted. I've straightened myself out. I've turned into June Cleaver, with a potty mouth, I put my family first, would'nt you be proud. Daddy.... Since you've been gone, I've done alot of things wrong, but when I feel weak, your memory keeps me strong. I know the wait to see you again is going to be long. Till then know that you have always been my hero, you will always be my strength, put simply daddy you are the wind beneath my wings.... K.W. 2005