Letters

I've decided to start a series of letters to the people that I have something to say to, but have never had the courage or audacity to say in person. Don't worry, most of these are going to be positive, if not all.

The first in this series is to one of my bosses. He'll remain unnamed because I don't want this to get back to him. Here goes nothing...

I have always admired your work ethic. Even more than that, I am inspired at how devoted you are to your family. You've asked me a few times before why I have such a vested interest in your family. I don't have the courage to tell you the truth about my life.
The dad I have is not the dad who gave me life. The dad who is my biological father is basically a sperm donor. The dad who raised me is who made me who I am. I love him with all my heart. My dad who produced me, he's a hellion, but I can't help but love him just as much. I see you talk about your family with all the feeling and passion I wish my biological father had for me. I see you talk about your wife with such loyalty and I wish I had parents like that.
The bottom line:I wish I had a dad like you.
I know that if I were to say that in real life, it would be the most awkward and random thing and you would probably look at me like I'm a crazy stalker, but it's true. I hardly know anything about your home life, but I know that you love your family. There is no doubt in my mind about that. I think that is why I get along with you so well. I think it is also the reason I struggle with envy right now. I am envious of your family because I know you're not the most well off family, but I know that you are the model of what the average American family is, and should be like. I admire so much in you, I just hope that you never lose sight of your love of your family.