Happy Father’s Day, dear friends!
 
Today is the day we celebrate the special men in our lives that we call our dads. Weather they be our biological dads, step-dads or simply a fatherly figure. This drawing I did is to commemorate two special men in my own life.
 
First is the one on the right, Editor, my first (and currently ONLY) fandom father. He and I first became antiquated with each other in Abridged. I watched his review of Princess Twilight Sparkle, and I enjoyed it. I became closer to him and his girlfriend at the time, Jessica Pedley to the point I considered them good pals of mine. I’d always try to get back at Ed when he tormented me with very romantic pieces of him and Jess.  
Then came the whole breakup-makeup-breakup thing,and I did my part in trying to comfort him. When I found out about Mollie’s involvement in the whole mess, I was quick to comfort her as well.  
When Ed found out, he approached me about it…and at first, he made it sound like he was upset with me. But then he said to me “You’ve made me proud of you in a whole new level”. I wanted to melt into a puddle from both relief and joy. He added me to the Cut and Print! family, and he has been my fandom dad, since then.  
Joe, I love you. You’ve been a great friend to me, and I am honored you consider me your fandom daughter.
 
Then the one on the left, my real dad. I would not be who I am now if it weren’t for this man, and I mean that in more ways than one. Any dad who can put with me me and my antics for over 19 years must be an amazing person. My dad is a pretty cool guy, being funny, intelligent and the voice of reason when things get a little heated. He is also someone I seek for advice…but more often than not, he is the one giving me the harsh truth about myself when I don’t want it. Then again, he only tells me the truth, and he tells me time and time again he only wants me to be happy and a functioning human being. Honestly, I think we need more fathers like that.  
Dad, I will admit flat out I am FAR from the perfect daughter, and the fact that you still put up with me and teach me means a lot more to me than I will ever be able to express. I may not always show it like I should, but I love you, I think the world would be a lot better off if every kid had a dad like you.
 
Happy Father’s Day, you two!
 
And yes, that is a cross necklace I am wearing. It’s a symbolic reference to God, who I consider a special sort of Dad…and another Dad I need to listen to and respect more. Especially after all I have been through.