Tino W. Smith surpassed the title "father" and is the epitome of "daddy" and then some. Webster's Dictionary describes dad as, "an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk." When I think about my daddy, calling him daddy is an insult. It's hard for me to believe that this the best definition Webster could think of. My brother and I are both extremely active. I am a varsity cross country and track runner and my brother, Tino W. Smith II, is a varsity basketball, football, and track athlete. We both are involved in numerous clubs and events. It takes a real man to father us. Ever since I can remember my father has always provided us with the best. When I did ballet, tap, violin, and played the piano, he was always there and supportive. He has taken me to all my doctors' appointments, dentist appointments, driver's classes, etc. Anything I think of, he was there while maintaining to be the best husband, pastor, son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend. Yes, I am a daddy's girl. Society finds it tremendously strange for a sixteen year old girl to still kiss her father's cheek to say goodbye. It's considered weird to call your father for help instead of a friend or boyfriend. I am the outcast because of the relationship I have with my father. Yet whatever this world throws his way, he's always here. When my parents had me they put their life on hold and I thank them. My dad has missed out on great opportunities just to attend a recital. He always says, "Bre, there is no man that can treat you like your father; I'm your first dance and the first to say I love you.... and no man can give you the moon, but God."(Submitted by Bre'Anna Smith - Daughter)
