He doesn’t know I’m watching. I am.
Marissa walks in the room in her new ‘awards ceremony outfit’. His jaw drops. His eyes come alive. He is quiet in his admiration of her. He is speechless. I look to see if he is performing his reaction. He is not. He is in awe of his daughter. He can’t take his eyes off of her.
"Wow, you look amazing!" He speaks from his heart and I try not to cry.
He doesn’t stop. The emotions within move to his lips, "You are so pretty! Wow!" He continues to stare at her beauty.
I look at Marissa. Her grin is so big. She can’t stop smiling. She will remember this moment forever. I am sure of it.
He doesn’t know I am watching. I am.
if there is one thing i want ryan to learn as a father to a daughter, THIS IS IT. thank you for sharing this!!! i remember as a young girl how important words from my dad were. he always told me i looked so pretty and special and i truly believe that is such an important foundation to a girl’s self esteem and self worth. you guys rock my world.
Molly,
I am so glad you got to experience those amazing words from your dad,”you are so pretty”
No one else can say them quite like a father.
thanks for your comments…they mean a lot!
It is my joy to love my daughters. I can’t think of any greater honor.