“Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad.” I can tell you that this ancient proverb rings true still today.

Waking up to the smell of salt water, the sun beaming down, trying to keep me warm while I snuggle up in a big blanket, I think to myself, “Can I wake up like this every morning?” I listen to my surroundings, waves crashing and sea gulls crying out for food. The sand forms around me, holding me in its grip, giving me more comfort than my own bed.