This was the number one guy in my life for the longest period of time.  He taught me to look into a persons heart to see if they are really who they say they are.  He told me that I deserve to be treated like a princess.  Most importantly, he taught me to wait.  "Good things come to those who wait" is what he used to always remind me.  I knew that he loved me because he showed me everyday, and yes I was and still am a major daddy's girl.  I love my father with every fiber in my being.  I respect, honor and appreciate him.  He taught me about God as a small child, and prepared me that with God life will be so much easier.  As the women that I am today, I now know that he was right in so many ways and I thank God for him everyday.  "I love you, daddy!"