And...

furthermore....
My Father's Day recognition continues.

To my StepDad.

You came into our lives when we were at that "stage", I was twelve and though not as defiant as my brother, I was not very willing to let you in. I was not willing to give up hope that my father would step up, so I wasn't fully ready to accept you as my father figure.

But you were still there, you stepped back and gave me space, you made your presence known in an quiet way. You were constant, consistent and caring.

Now that years have passed, I know that you are someone I respect. Someone I KNOW I can count on and to me that means the world. Your family took my brother and I in and gave us love in your own ways.

You mean a lot to me and I appreciate you.

*******

To Ex Hubby #1

whew.
well, things between us didn't go quite as planned did they? Regardless of what you've done to me or did to me almost nine years ago, I can't hate you for how you've been with OUR daughter.

She adores you, as any girl should and you have been there EVERY time adoring her right back. I appreciate and respect you beyond belief; thank you for being the father she deserves REGARDLESS of OUR circumstance.

******
STBE.

I know you love our son and you love my daughter. I hope that someday you don't regret your choices and that you make the most of the time you do have with these wonderfully amazing children.