Ryke is the kind of dad who will no doubt bring her cookies in bed, wish her goodnight, read her a story, tuck her in—and even sit in the hallway when she’s scared. He’ll protect her with every fiber of his being. We’ll teach her to rise above and to love herself so much that other people’s hate won’t drag her down. We’ll be ready for laughter. For tears. For the happiness and the sadness. We’ll bask in every small moment together. Just as I do now.
