10 years and a lifetime of sadness

10 years ago today
my life changed forever.

10 years ago today
I learned what it means
that He's the Father to the fatherless.

because. . .
10 years ago today
my Daddy died.

I remember like it was yesterday.
The pain still so real.
His presence, that kept me at peace.

People tell me I'm strong.
But what they don't know is
deep inside
in the part of me that I don't show the world very often
I'm just a little girl who misses her Daddy.

In my heart, I'm so thankful.
Thankful for what the Lord has done in my life since that day.
Thankful that it helped me become the person I am now.
The person I hope would make my Daddy proud.

I love you, Daddy.