I went up to the mall to see if a hobby shop was open. On the way out I heard someone say, Hey daddy. I looked back and my daughter was comming out also. She came over with a big smile and gave me a hug and asked what I had been up to. I had been painting so I told her and asked what she was doing down there. She had been exercising to trim up her hips.
This was a great uplift for me. I felt so much better when we parted and she gave me another big hug and we both said, "I love you." Having her is the greatest joy in my life. I'm sure you parents know what I feel at times like this.
I completely understand. My son is without a doubt the greatest joy in my life. When he says I love you, or strokes my hair or my cheek, I am in heaven. There is nothing more pure in the universe than the love of a child.