Dad, I’m sorry. I never realized how much I took your presence for granted until you were gone

Dad, I’m sorry. I never realized how much I took your presence for granted until you were gone

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Dad, I’m sorry. I never realized how much I took your presence for granted until you were gone. Looking back now, I can see all the quiet ways you showed your love—the sacrifices you made without complaint, the strength you carried on your shoulders just to keep our family together, and the way you always put everyone else before yourself. At the time, I didn’t fully understand how deeply those moments meant. I thought there would always be more time. But time is fragile, and now that you’re not here, I feel the weight of all the words I didn’t say. There were days when I let small frustrations or distractions take over. I rushed through conversations, brushed off your advice, or didn’t notice the tired look in your eyes. I never meant to be careless with those moments, but I was. And now, they replay in my mind like a quiet ache I can’t undo. I wish I could go back and hold your hand a little longer, listen more closely, and say “thank you” for every single thing you did for me. You gave everything without ever asking for anything in return. Your love was selfless, steady, and constant. I see it so clearly now—in the way you protected us, in the sacrifices you made behind the scenes, and in the love that filled our home. You were my safe place, even when I didn’t say it out loud. Now, without you here, I find myself yearning for one more hug, one more conversation, one more moment to tell you how much I love you. I would give anything just to hear your voice again, to feel your presence beside me. The emptiness you left behind is proof of how deeply you were loved. Dad, I hope somehow you can feel the love and gratitude I carry in my heart. I’m sorry for every time I didn’t say the words you deserved to hear. I miss you more than I can ever put into words. I promise to keep your love alive in everything I do—to live in a way that would make you proud. I’ll never stop loving you. 💔🕊️

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