Kariah S. Shephard

My Daughter. My queen. My love.....my life-blood. How do you put into words how you feel about someone who means the world to you? I can't. I have thanked my ex-wife so many times for giving me such a beautiful, delightful, and intelligent child.  We are so blessed! As you can see from the pic...this is the beginning of the end for me. See, as a father, your daughter will always be your Little girl.  That's so uncool because I will always see her as that Little baby/girl and I will always be her daddy, the protector of all, and her number one favorite. Alright, I know that isn't a reality and I am so scared. Am I raising her right? Am I doing my part to ensure she is ready for the world?

Will I be affable enough when she has questions about "boys" and why they are so stupid? I am not sure, but I have to prepare for it. I have had a life as tough as anyone, but I REALLY believe that the only blessing I have ever received is her. I am trying to be the man and father God intended me to be....and I must admit at times it is HARD. But, look at her......I can't quit......I have to continue to evolve.

Kariah, I love you more than I can attempt to express and I am so thankful for you. I know I have told you a many of times how much Daddy loves you, but I don't think there is anything more worthy than being the father you expect me to be. I am so sorry for the mistakes I have made, but I promise I will explain them to you personally when you are old enough to understand. Thanks for being the best child a father could ever want. I love and will always love you more than life itself. For everyone/anyone reading this....thank you for reading along....but as you can tell from the pic above, can you understand why I cried for 40 straight minutes during her Kindergarder graduation.....she is beautiful....and she is my daughter.....my baby girl.....my queen!

Dwayne L.