When my daughter started fourth grade, it was Addison's fourth school in five years. It wasn't how we planned it, but as someone who moved around a lot as a kid, I knew this school year was going to be tough. Every morning, I wrote my daughter a note about life, school, or growing up, and I'd slip it in her bookbag or her lunch box to find later in the day. I shared the notes on Twitter and Facebook using #DadLunchNotes. Before I knew it, the notes became something others were seeking each day, including Addison's teacher and principal. While I knew others enjoyed the daily life lessons I penned in Sharpie, I wanted to stay true to my intended purpose…being there for my daughter and helping guide her through this difficult school year.

Why Lucky Enough? One of the notes I wrote to Addison during her fourth-grade year was a quote from Taylor Swift: “If you’re lucky enough to have something that makes you different from everybody else, don’t ever change.” When I read that quote, I knew I found the right title.

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