I’m Proud of You.

You never heard it growing up, no matter what you did. Grandaddy never thought to say it, though I have much less doubt than you do that he felt it. You said it to us often. 

I love you and I'm proud of you. Those words always reassured me that failure didn't have to be permanent. He expected my best, and as long as I gave it, he was proud. And he didn't hesitate to tell me when I was slacking, either. 

You taught me a lot about love and life. When people laugh at me and say, "You are your father's daughter," I take it as a compliment. You are not perfect. You never tried to be. I wouldn't trade you for all the world. 

I'm proud of you.