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For all the times I never said, "I love you, Dad.
So often it may seem as if I have taken you for granted,
that I never noticed all that you did for me
or the sacrifices you made for my benefit.
But I did notice.
I may not have said anything at the time,
and I'm sure that many times I really didn't appreciate you.
But now that I have grown up
I realize that everything you did was because you loved me
and wanted the best for me.
I can see now that doing so much for me meant giving up a lot for yourself.
As I look around, I see many parents who take care of themselves first
and their children second.
In the eyes of those children, I can see a hurt that I never knew.
You have given me more than I ever deserved.
At a time when so many people are blaming their parents
for what is wrong with them,
I want to thank you for all that is good in me.
You instilled it in me with each hug, scolding, understanding word,
punishment, and "I love you."
I just wanted to tell you that I am forever grateful,
and I love you very much.
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