Dad, you still live within me!

This heart is for my dad in heaven. For the hands that once guided mine. For the voice that made the world feel safe. For a love that gave endlessly and never asked for anything in return. There are days when I miss you softly, and days when the silence is too loud to endure. I miss your presence, your gentle care, the way everything felt lighter simply because you were there. Growing up without you has meant learning to carry grief and gratitude side by side— grateful for the love you gave me, and brokenhearted that our time together was never enough. Dad, you still live within me— in my heart, in my memories, and in every quiet moment when I wish you were here. I miss you beyond words. And I love you, always.