Daddy’s Girl
Nothing will change your life more then experiencing the unconditional love of a father daughter relationship. Eleven years ago, my life changed, this was the moment my daughter was born. I walked into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and saw all 4lb 10 ounces of this sweet little three-week early baby girl. I reached her bedside before the nurse could talk to me about the IV that was put in her head because her arms were tiny, and they didn’t feel it would stay in. From the moment I picked her up, looked into her eyes, and held her tight, I knew two things; she was fearless and was daddy’s girl.
At a young age she was creative and always had her own little world to play in. She wasn’t into sports and I accepted that and never pushed her to play. At age 5, her and a friend came up to us in church trying to convince us to let her play basketball. I said no three times because we just knew she didn’t like sports and never showed interest. Finally, we said she could try basketball. I’ll never forget the look on her face the moment she stepped on the court, her entire demeanor changed, the proverbial light switch flipped, and she went into beast mode. Now, six years later, every time she hits a field or court, she becomes a completely different person and I love every minute.
Outside of sports she is a fun-loving creative girl who will get lost in a TV show, sing songs in the shower so loud we hear her downstairs, and get lost in a myriad of games she makes up or is busy playing with friends. She has a smile and character that lights up a room and the cutest laugh ever.
When I watch her, I see a lot of me in her; attitude, toughness, and a never know what she is going to say personality. In fact, she has enough attitude to put her older brother in his place. Thankfully, when I look at her, I see her mom! She carries her beauty, caring heart, and unconditional willingness to help others.
This weekend we went to our seventh daddy daughter dance. Every time it’s an amazing experience as our connection grows more each year. As fathers we are so influential to our daughters and they need our love and sometimes our tough love. As the song Butterfly Kisses comes on and we dance, I always think to myself, one day we will be dancing at her wedding and I will be giving her away. Until that day comes, I will be sure to enjoy every minute I have with her here and she will always, and forever be daddy’s girl.
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