Daddy's Legacy of Love

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy…
you met my beautiful mom in spain
it was a true love story
you married in naples, italy
then had your first baby, me
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you learned that i was born deaf
it did not matter to you
you promised I would succeed
you were always there for me
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you threw me up in the air
with your strong arms
and tickled me silly
loving my belly laughs
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you embraced your baby son, tony
you loved him dearly
played with us both
as the tickle monster
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you always stood tall
looking so handsome
in your coast guard uniform
filling me with pride
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you gave me bear hugs
with great "HMMMMMs"
you said you love me more
than the whole, wide world
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you read books to me
taught me wonderful words
played pun games with me
i learned to love english
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you came to all the games
to watch me cheerleading
you drove the car parading me
as the homecoming queen
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you helped me with my homework
and talked to me about college
you always believed in me
you knew I could do anything
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you brought me to csun
visited my at the dorms
interacted with my friends
and took us out to restaurants
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you saw i was lost
you knew i needed the deaf world
you joined me by learning sign language
and embracing the Deaf community
I miss you Daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
your dream came true
your children graduated from college
you showed how proud you were
by throwing a huge dinner party
I miss you, daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you welcomed my son, Jacob, with open arms
created a nursery for your first grandson
spent your time and love with him
my son loves you so much
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
your life became enriched
with four more grand children
Joshua, Nicole, Jessica, and Nathan
you had abundance of love
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you always watched your grandchildren
they thrived in your presence
during soccer, baseball, karate and more
you beamed with pride for them
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you enjoyed jazz, wine, and food
life was a celebration to you
especially during birthdays and christmas
you were the life of the party
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you were so excited about retiring
there were so many places you wanted to see
you had a surprise retirement party
a testimony of love and admiration for you
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
You just visited Spain with mom
you went back to the town, vivero
the place of your love in first sight
completing your circle of love
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you adored your sister, taine
and her husband, joe
you were so excited
about visiting them in texas
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you made your last cup of coffee for me
we had our last wonderful chat
I drove mom and you to airport
oblivious that it was the final goodbye
I miss you, daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you were standing at the airport
with your wonderful smile
I got out of the car
and you gave me a "HMMM" hug
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you were going to a basketball game
to see bobby knight in action
on lovely texas tech campus
you fell into uncle joe's arms and died
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
i chauffeured you towards heaven
texas tech stadium was the gateway
uncle joe was your earthly angel
carrying you to your heavenly family
I miss you daddy

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
you lived your life the amazing way
you died happily, without pain
you went home feeling loved
you also left behind your legacy of love
I miss you daddy

Daddy Daddy, Daddy
thank you for your tickles
thank you for the "HMMM" hugs
thank you for your smiles
thank you for your love
I will always miss you daddy.

I LOVE YOU, Daddy