The best way I know how to start this is to say it takes a really special person to raise and love a child as their own. Growing up I always wanted a dad, and not just one that called on my birthday, but one that would be there all the time. My mom met the man I call my dad when I was about 10, and that's when I got the best dad any girl could ask for. I can't possibly tell you how grateful I am for all my dad has done for me over the years, because I wouldn't even know where to begin. I can tell you that it's the ...