Dear Daddy... Thank You

This book is written in the fi rst person, I, addressing the second
person, You.
Although the book is dedicated to the soldiers serving abroad, and
at home, this book is also dedicated to You, the one reading this
book. You, the one who cares, the one who sits and wait, the one who
worries, the one who sends care packages, the one who prayers for
peace, the one we also call a Hero.
This book is a personal tribute to a loved one in representation of
all soldiers, male or female, young or old, who sacrifi ce and step forth
in time of need, and who are our True Heroes. We Salute You.
Within the pages of this book, we are invited into the world of a
young child trying to grasp understanding in the absence of a loved
one. Through sadness and loneliness the child prevails in strength and
courage to honor the loved one. Gaining acceptance and admiration to
the soldier for such unselfi sh acts of bravery, the child thereby builds
on inspiration to expressions of art and letters of love.
With each change of season brings change in growth, celebrating in
this change encompasses our intellectual, psychological and spiritual
state. Our consciousness is enlightened and our needs are fulfi lled.
For a child, this fantasy-like muse leads the spirit on a journey in
discovery of love and devotion.
You dont know what youve got until its gone, serves true in
many facets, especially when a loved one leaves to serve their country.
For a child, fi nding a comfort zone is crucial and working on creating
a bond is more so important. Keeping consistency in communication
creates structure for the child which can build to an almost rituallike
bonding. Taking comfort through honoring your soldier with love
and dignity, leads to a therapeutic adoration. The beauty in memory
emerges to reveal moments and images of places held dearly the love
we take for granted.