The document is a collection of messages and poems from children to their father, Daddy Alan, for Father's Day. It expresses how a father is always there to support and encourage his children through both successes and failures. The children describe their father as understanding, a source of strength, and someone who shares in their happiness. They express their love and appreciation for all that their father does.

1. Daddy Alan
June 17, 2012

2. What is a Dad?

3. A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.
A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making
mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.
A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you
fail..

4. DAD ALAN,
For me you
When i was mean an
born, understanding
You were there heart, my
to catch me source of
when i fall, strength and
whenever and support from
wherever. the very start.
When i said my A constant
first words, readiness to
You were there help, in a kind
for me, and thoughtful
to teach me the way .
whole
dictionary if Thank you for
need be. all you do! I am
When i took my always proud of
first steps, you.
You were there
to encourage Aljand
me on.

5. I love it Daddy when I see
your face stretch out giggling
over my jokes. The sound of
your laughter always tell me
I make you happy. God
made me that way…to be
exactly the opposite of you
to keep you smiling.
I love you so much!
Jakeboy

6. To me the name of father is another name for love.
Amissha

7. Our Dad is…
respected because he gives us
leadership.
Our Dad is appreciated because he
gives us his care.
Our Dad is valued because he gives us
his time, regardless of distance.
Our Dad is loved because he gives us
the one thing we treasure most -
himself.
Happy Father’s Day to our great Daddy,
Alan! We love you and we are always
keeping you close in our hearts always
and forever!
Aljand, Jacob & Amissha

8. "Happy Father's Day" means more than have a happy day.
Within those words lie lots of things we never get to say.
It means we love you first of all,
Then thanks for all you do.
It means you mean a lot to us, And that we honor you.
But most of all, I guess it means that we are thinking of...
Your happiness on this, your day,
with pleasure and with love.
Honey