Happy Father's Day!

I am so Daddy's little girl. When I think of my dad I think of two words...cool and reserved. He is a quiet man by nature, especially when there is talk about girl stuff. And there is always girl talk because he was the only man in a household of four women. I don't know how he did it:) But when there is a party, he is always the life of it. Yup, my dad is the coolest man I know, cool and reserved.
When his daughters need anything or are going through some hard times, this quiet man speaks up. And when dad says anything, we know it is serious. My sisters and I kind of freeze in awe, like "Whoa Dad said that," as if we were witnessing a historical moment. No further inquiry is made and the deal is sealed because Dad said so. My dad demands respect, and we give it with allegiance.
Having been away from home for over a year now I haven't been able to see my Dad. But I have been able to feel him and his sincere love for me. As many of you know, I am trying to renovate the school in my village. An email my dad wrote in behalf of my project somehow slipped past me and I haven't been able to thank him until now.

Dad, your unconditional love and support has made me the woman I am today. You are my rock and during my loneliest of times, like when I was traveling alone or when I was going through boy trouble, I felt safe. I never felt alone. I felt you protecting me and it was then I knew I didn't need anyone else. I love you dad. Happy Father's Day from the 2nd little Iggy.