I just wanted to tell you I’m doing fine

That even though you’re not around

Time seems to fly

Thought you’d always be my side

Taking these steps of parenthood together

Watching her grow each day

It’s too bad the promises we made

Were just a fantasy

Instead of reality

Like it was meant to be

I just wanted to let you know

She’s as beautiful as can be

Looks every bit like you

But has all the best parts of me

Used to wish you were here

To see all her special moments

To beam with pride

Of all the new things she learns each day

I used to sit and cry

About how you went away

I can’t tell you that it’s easy

It’s hard sometimes

But it gets easier each day

Used to want to pick up the phone and call you

Let you know you were missing out

Took some time to realize you just don’t care

What fatherhood is really all about

When she opens up her eyes

It’s my smiling face she sees

When she goes to bed at night

It’s me who rocks her to sleep

When she’s feeling sick

I’m there telling her it’ll be okay

When she’s frightened inside

Its me telling her Mommy’s here to stay

Used to curse you and be angry

Wanted you to feel nothing but pain

But I know every cloud has a silver lining

And the sun always comes out after rain

Bet you think that I hate you

I admit I came pretty close

But it just isn’t so

And as long as I am alive

She’ll be fine

Just wanted you to know