Well everything is set for the 19th. Joey and I are getting married. Andrew John Fatone-Lachey. Has a really nice ring to it. And the best part of all besides being with the man I love forever and always? I get to be a Step Dad. Not the wicked evil kind mind you. I love that little girl more then anything. Today she looked up at me, shared her popsicle, and the ran off yelling I love you to me as she went to find Joey. I almost started to cry in that moment. She has never ever said that to me and the realization hit that I will now and forever be part of her family. I'm not just her Dad's boyfriend anymore. I'm a permanent fixture.
When she falls I will be there to kiss the boo boos. When she learns to ride a bike I will be right there, as Joey runs beside her holding on and finally letting go. when her heart breaks I will always be there to lend an ear. Her graduation from high school will be filled with Joey's love and support as well as my own. We both will tell her we are proud and that she is loved. As an older man I will stand and watch with a heart full of love as her Dad walks once more down the isle with me there. This time standing in a crowd of Family as he leads her down the isle to the man she loves. I will be there every step of the way and can be whatever she needs me to be...Dad, friend, someone who will listen. I'm there for Joey and with that I will be there for Brihana.
Maybe one day I will be able to hear the giggles of my own little girl or boy as they grow into adults. I would love more then anything to have children of my own. But even when and if that day comes, Brihana will always be part of me. She may not be a part of my flesh, and I may be only a step father, but I love that child as if she is my own and that will never ever change even if more children come into my life.
So, Brihana Joely Fatone. If you are reading this it means that many years have gone by. I want you to know that your father and I love you very very much. Today, will always be a treasure to me and even now when I look back on it my heart clenches with love. You are a very special amazing girl. one that we will always be proud of. Never forget that you can come to any of us, Mom, Dad or Me. We always will be there..
All My Love,
Drew
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