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An Open Letter To My Parents

Thank YOU!

Libby Gillies
Aug 08, 2016
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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An Open Letter To My Parents

To My Parents,

I'm off at college once again, so I wanted to write you a letter to show you my love and appreciation for you.

I know I can be highly annoying (so can you), but I only do it because I just love you so much! But really, I am so beyond thankful for both of you.

You gave me life and a wonderful one at that. I'm so blessed to be able to be in college and have the things I have. I realize that not everyone can say that.

So I want to thank you.

Thank you for being there for me when I truly needed you. I will never forget you being my rock through tough times.

Thank you for loving me unconditionally.

For supporting every decision I've made and will make.

Thank you for letting me go by a nickname over the one you gave me at birth. (Thanks for birthing me!)

Thank you for giving me an amazing big brother.

Thank you for raising us right.

And for introducing us to soccer. For funding my Starbucks addiction. For driving me around to play Pokémon Go.

Thank you for leading and sheltering me through this crazy thing called life. It's hard sometimes, but you somehow make it easier.

Thank you for reassuring me when I was lost.

For my car and pets and piercings and letting me dye my hair all the time.

Thank you for giving me an iPhone even when you work for Microsoft! I know it was painful for you to buy Apple products.

For letting me believe in what I want to believe in, support what I think is right, and have views different than you. Also, thanks for not judging when my views and beliefs are different than yours. Thanks for being so accepting.

Thank you for helping me move in every place I move in to (even if you break some of my kitchen supplies in the middle of the road).

Most of all, thank you for dealing with me because I know I can be tough to handle sometimes.

I know it seems like I'm so eager to be away at college or to hang out with my friends, but remember, I miss you more than you'll ever know. Take that while you can, because I never say these things in person!

I wouldn't trade you for anyone else and I love the life you've given me. I'm so thankful for everything!


I love you more than words can express,

Your daughter

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