From the dust,

rises the phoenix

Gina,

Life often takes many turns

It may go in a direction we do not like

It may offer up change that is unsettling

Disappointments are frequent

Hurt is inevitable

Happiness often comes with a price

When your world seems to be upside down

And when you think no one is around

It’s easy to be sad and depressed

It’s easy to think the world is against you

And that love has gone away

I hurt you very bad at one time

I know by your response that your heart was broken

Sometimes it’s easy to forget the basics

You however never forgot

Deep in your heart you always knew

That I would always be there for you

And I took strength

Believing that you would always be there

Ready to have me back in your life

When I was ready

Over the past few years

I never forgot your smile

Or who you were to me

And when I saw you recently

I cried,

thinking of all I had lost

my time with you

Then I remembered

My life starts today

I have lost nothing of our future

I know you are strong,

Strong enough to do

What’s right for you

All things happen for a reason

And it is said

“That if God brings you to it

He will bring you through it”

You are very special to me Gina

You are a part of me

And I a part of you

Tell me if you need help

Come to me for your needs

I am not there anymore

But I will always be ready

To be there for you

I understand that present events

Are at the very least disturbing

But always remember

From the dust, rises the phoenix

Our lives have changed so much

But some things will never change

I am your Dad

I will always love you

I will always care for and about you

“smile for me Gina”

I love you

-Dad-