You know it's funny cause it took me losing you
To realize how much I loved you & what a big part you are of me

It's been 3 years since I've last seen you & I waved you goodbye
June 4, 2011 was the day everything changed
Things are different now that you're gone

When I think of all the memories you gave me
Tears spring to my eyes because you were my everything

I don't know how I remain sane & so strong
Sometimes It's hard for me to go from day to day without giving in, giving up & crying

But then I smile because I remember your laugh & the advice you once gave me when I was feeling weak & small

"You can do anything you put your mind to, nothing is impossible, you just have to have faith in yourself & believe"

You always had faith in me & made me feel like I could do anything
Always showing me the bright side of things
Making me feel less of a burden & more of a blessing

For your love & daily wisdom, I will forever thank you because you taught me to come to love & accept myself for who I am because even though I'm different, I'm no less beautiful

You will be loved & forever cherished in my heart
Even though we're miles apart, I know you're somehow right next to me

Your absence has made me grow & realize a lot of things
Life has grown me up too fast, but you know what?
I'm thankful for it because I know my journey is different from all other, my pain & struggle is a small thing compared to the success & greatness that is bound to my way

I promise you that I will always try my best to become something successful of myself & not let you down
So that the day we reunite
I will smile & say, "Dad I finally did it, are you proud of me? "