What my Poppa has given me is a gift, a very special gift. He has given me the gift of unconditional love. It is a love that has no boundaries. It is a love that embraces acceptance, tolerance, and compassion towards oneself and others. It is a love that encapsulates joy and laughter. It is a love that practices forgiveness and letting go. It is a love that is infinite and pure. The path that I have walked with my father has truly exemplified that unconditional love. It has undeniably strengthened the bond between us so deeply and profoundly that it has altered my existence forever.