Pawpaw

Most girls have that one man in their life that they call daddy. They are daddy's little girl and he is always there for them. Well, I don't. My mom married my birth father and had me and my older brother Brandon. They split before I was even born. Even though I was born on his birthday, my "dad" was never in the picture. Now, some people may think it bothers me or that I am the lonely girl without a father but they are dead wrong. My mom met Johnny when I was about 13 months old. Growing up, I thought he was my dad. I even called him daddy like he had helped create me himself. As I got older, he fell further and further from "daddy" for me. I am not so sure what happened but it did and that is just how it is. I am not sad or upset. I do not cry when I see my friends with their dads. I take this whole thing as it is, nothing to worry about! I am independent and very dedicated. Not having a father may of added to this or not. I have my mom and my brothers & sisters and they are the family that keeps me going. All I know is that I have this one man in my life that makes everything I do easy, even if its the hardest thing I have had to do. Who is this special, one-of-a-kind man? MY PAWPAW. This man has been there for me since DAY ONE. My grandfather Vernon has gone above and beyond the rule of grandpa for me. I remember every trip together, every car ride and conversation. He recently moved back to our home town in Mississippi and I miss him everyday. Some days, he is all I can think about. I worry about his health and if he is happy. I wonder if he will be there for my wedding to walk me down the isle. I also wonder if he will be there when Stephen and I have our first baby. Most of all, I hope he is there for when I walk across the stage for medical school. Everything I have tried for in life involves my pawpaw. I try so hard and I do it all for him. He always has good advice and he always tells me to try hard. My favorite part is how proud of me he is. I am proud to call him my pawpaw. He may not be my dad but he is the best male figure any girl could ask for. I hope that one day I can give back to my grandfather as he has given to me. Thank you pawpaw, I love you!