I had the best father in the world I was truly one lucky girl to have such a loving and caring person as my dad. His personality and humor was contagious he would light up a room the moment he walked in. Throughout this 3 year battle with cancer I always remember my dad being positive, and confident with encouragement to continue to fight. There were rough days when he got ill due to the treatments but he always had a smile on his face and said "I'm a fighter and I will continue to fight never give up!" I am so happy and blessed that my mom and I got to take care of my father these last couple of months, just like he has taken amazing care of my mother and me our entire lives. No one in the world will ever be able to take your place in our hearts; you will forever be with us.
As I was growing up I remember my father telling me "Peanut you need to get a job." He taught me at a very early age what the value of a dollar was, when I was 15 both my father and my mother encouraged me to get a working permit from school so I could begin to work. When I turned 16 I became the proud owner of a 2000 Chevy cavalier that I bought all on my own. My dad was so proud of me and I know that he will continue to be even in heaven. My father had a heart of gold and always gave people the benefit of the doubt. He was very straight forward with people and blunt with anything and everything. He was always willing to help, teach, and show people how to do new things. He would give a person the shirt off of his back with no hesitation to help.
I Love You Forever,
Peanut
My Husband & Best friend
You were an amazing husband you always put Tia and I first. You fought so hard for 3 years to try and beat this nasty cancer, through the entire time you had such an upbeat attitude about it. You always made people laugh no matter where we were. Your smile and sense of humor is contagious and will forever be missed. I know that you will be watching over Tia and I every day for the rest of our time on this earth, I remember that you said " I will be back and let you girls know that I am here with you, but I have to jump through some hoops first I know Jesus will challenge me." I remember a time when we met & I let you meet the family. Your sister-in-law would say "You know I should have met you first" and you replied "I am taken"
God gained another angel I love you for an eternity,
Sweet Pea
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