Finally. Did you miss me?

First, HQ would like to ask your forgiveness for staying away so long.  Things seemed to be in a more confused state than usual.  Residence has temporarily been moved to Diane's castle and we are trying to settle in for a few weeks.  No.  Nothing wrong at home castle.  Just castle watching for a bit while Diane and family enjoy Colorado mountains.

Back to Fathers:

Dad, father, pop, daddy.......

Dad:  an informal  use meaning one's father.

Father:  a man in relation to his child or children; a man who provides care and protection....

Pop:  chiefly in US, an informal term for Father

Daddy:  informal for one's father..

But remember when one of your parents addressed you by your full given name?  That was serious.  You were probably in trouble.

Seems to me that the same applies here.  Father used in address carries the same weight.  It's formal and sounds cold and somehow distant, especially used to address that person.  While Dad is more friendly.  Daddy more friendly still and more loving.  Conjours up hugs and a shoulder to cry on when you skinned your knee.  Pop sounds almost irreverent;  old man.  A little disrespectful maybe.

The male person that took care of me, was always there with open arms, was definitely "Daddy".  Loving, funny, creative, long suffering, patient, soft spoken, generous, kind.  Did these positive attributes become liabilities sometimes?  Yes is an honest answer.  Were there times when I wanted that person to just go beat someone up?  Sure.  But in the long run, who was wiser?

And there are things I said the did that I wish I could take back.  I probably hurt that kind heart.  I am so so sorry.  I'll tell him one day.

Just know that I miss him.  All the time.  Daddy.

Sniff.
HQ