Happy Day, damn time flies
 

Sixteen years ago today, my life made a rather amazing turn-around. One of the most wonderful things happened and since that time I've had so much more than myself to be concerned about. Around 1 PM I ran madly into a hospitol worried, scared, and excited all at once and upon approaching a large window I saw for the first time a naked lone child with a white bow in a wisp of hair atop her head and life hasn't been the same since. I stood there almost breathless. She was so tiny, 5 lbs and 11 ounces to be exact. She'd been delivered by emergency c-section, so I missed her grand entrance. I remember it so well, staring at her, seeing my own reflection in the nursery glass. I thought, am I capable of being her protector and guide in this world? Am I fitting to be a mentor to such a perfect little girl? I'm not sure I've been the best at it but I am profoundly certain I'm proud of the results. She is funny, smart, pretty and one of her Dad's best friends. Her constant presence has been my rock throughout these years. Y'all my daughter's 16 today and I'm one proud Pop!

Sweetheart, she is lucky to have a dad like you. ((((BigBear))))

Thanks Darlin' love you too :love:

Now you have the joys of meeting all the young men that will be chasing her.

Happy Bday M!!!!!!! Amazing how just one life can make such a profound differnce in your life... :)

Hugs B... you are a wonderful dad.. she is the lucky one... (I know.. believe me.. Dad's are special creatures to us girls)

That is so sweet BigBear. On my 16th Birthday my dad had a dozen long stem red roses delivered to me. He said I would be getting lots of flowers in the years to come and he wanted to be the first to tell me how special I am.

Dad's are such an important part of a girls life and its so great that you know that and appreciate your role in her life. :)

Catch22, they also have the pleasure of meeting the Dad from Hell LOL She tried to introduce me to one already and he hid. Told her at school the next day, "I saw that big hairy man, I wasn't going over there!" LMAO

Jenn, you're too sweet thanks... I'm the one who's blessed though.

Thanks Tess, you're sweet. I'm taking her to her favorite restaurant and then shopping. We always have such a good time.

LOL Good.

Congrats BB57! :cheers:

I hope the two of you enjoy this special day.

Awww bigbear57.....this was so sweet to read. Thank you for letting us be part of such joy. She is very lucky to have such an amazing dad. You're an awesome guy and such a sweetheart!

Have a wonderful day together, enjoy every single minute of it.

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aw how sweet, happy bday to her and congrats

nikki

Cassi, thanks Hon. We're going to her favorite Italian place and then shopping. Looks like a giggle all day affair. LOL

IWM, Thanks so much coming from you it means all the more, you're the awesome one I keep telling you. :p

Nikki Hon, so glad to see you back and thanks. BTW Megan (my daughter) loves your penguin quote. I quoted you once and she loved it. She said you just had to be cool. I told her if she only knew. I hope your trip was awesome.

Happy Birthday to your daughter BigBear.

Mine is only 7, but I'm scared already for the teen years to come.

Sweet 16....Happy happy one all over her. It's lovely to see your pride and devotion to her.