Since she was just a little girl, Emma's dad, Garth, has packed her school lunch. And every day, nestled between her PB&J and cookies, Emma has found a lovingly penned note.
At first, the notes were nothing extraordinary. Little well-wishes to have a good day, encouragement to play nicely with others, reminders to pay attention in class. No matter the message, the notes always ended with "Love, Dad."
But when Emma reached middle school, the notes began to take on a new meaning. Garth's battle with kidney, liver, and prostate cancer — one he would fight for years to come — had begun, and he realized that these daily missives could hold valuable lessons for his young daughter. Because, if there's one thing we know about dads, their love transcends all health struggles.
After scrolling through these touching "napkin notes," be sure to watch the heart-wrenching video at the end. Its beautiful message is too important to pass by! For more on Garth Callaghan's powerful project for his daughter, visit NapkinNotesDad.com!
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As Garth's prognosis grew more and more grim, he made a decision that would not only change the remainder of his days, but his relationship with his only daughter.
He decided he would write 826 napkin notes, enough to last his daughter every day until her high school graduation.
With his napkin notes, Garth wants to spread the message that it is important to connect with those you love in any way you can — while you can.
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?"
"Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive that is truer than you. —Dr. Seuss"
"There are many types of success. Define your own!! I love you! —Dad"
"Your past mistakes are meant to guide you, not define you."
"Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes."
"The value of emotions from sharing them, not just having them. —S. Sinek"
"Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve. —J.K. Rowling"
"Be yourself. Be true to yourself. Be true."
"Why worry? If you've done your very best, worrying won't make it any better. —Walt Disney"
"Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. —Chinese proverb."
"Do not pray for an easy life. Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. —Bruce Lee."
Be sure to watch Garth's touching video below, and please SHARE if his story inspires you to express your love everyday!
