Chosen When Others Weren’t

I was carrying questions no child should know

Wondering where a father’s love was supposed to grow

I was scared I wouldn’t know what it felt

like

To be held, to be chosen,

to be someone’s light

Then you walked into our lives with a steady hand

You gave me more than I could understand You never asked me

to earn my place You saw my heart and gave it grace

You chose me

when my real dad didn’t Not everyone can do that,

but you did

I was scared I wouldn’t know what a father’s love felt like

But you taught me how it feels,

every day and every night

You gave me a home,

you gave me your heart You showed me that love can make

a new start Forever,

Dad, I’ll be grateful for you

For all that you are and all that you do

You were there for the tears I tried to hide

You stayed through the storms and stood by my side

In every small moment,

in all that you gave

You made me feel wanted,

protected, and

safe

You made my mom smile when she had lost her way You

brought warmth back into our hardest days And somehow destiny led you

to us A family built from patience and trust

Always, you reminded me I mattered

You helped mend the places that were broken and shattered

You didn’t have to share my name To love me fully,

just the same Now when I think of a father’s embrace I

see your kindness, your strength,

your face And every fear I carried before

Doesn’t define me anymore

You chose me

when my real dad didn’t

Not everyone can do that,

but you did

I was scared I wouldn’t know what a father’s love felt like

But you taught me how it feels,

and you changed my life

You gave me a home,

you gave me your heart You helped our family find a brand-new

start Forever, Dad, I’ll be grateful for you

Always your daughter, through and through

Destiny brought you into our lives

And your love helped us learn how to thrive

Forever, Dad, wherever life takes me

Your love will always be a part of me