Dear Mom and Dad,

I love you and thank you. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for you. As a child of adoption, I am very thankful for my parents and for their everlasting love and support. You have made so many things possible for me. You have allowed me to be who I am, and have shown me proper morals and values in life.

I am grateful for the opportunities you gave me. From always traveling at a young age to letting me explore college twelve hours away. Traveling to Germany, Switzerland, Jamaica, Mexico and others have allowed me to see how other cultures are. With this, I have adapted traits that connect me with people from other countries. Thank you for pursuing my love of horses. I was not the typical soccer kid or the typical swimmer. I was the girl who fell in love with horses. The girl who got a pony for Christmas.

All the horses and ponies I have had are all thanks to you. You made it possible to achieve my goals, to give me the horse of a lifetime that helped me achieve my goals as a junior rider. Mom and Dad you have shown me how to be a faithful Christian, to find someone who loves me for me, and to serve others.

If I could describe myself in a few words I would say, kindhearted, considerate, loyal.

These are adjectives that I adapted because of you. You both have shown me to be the bigger person, to put myself in other's shoes to understand where they are coming from, and that there is true love. I aspire to be like you as I continue to grow up.

You are never too old for dads hugs and moms advice. I think I look to them on a daily basis here at college just about every day. If it wasn't for you, I would not be the young woman I am today. I most likely would not be attending this college, or be on the riding team here. I would not be involved with the Christian ministry here on campus, or be a part of Loving America Street.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving me unconditionally, and for showing me and teaching me how to be a wonderful young woman. I could not have done it with you guys. I love you.

Love,

Your daughter