Dear Mom and Dad,

Thank you for everything you've ever done for me.

Thanks for making sure I always had clothes on my back, a roof over my head, and food on the table.

From trying to make it back and forth to all three of your daughters softball tournaments in the summer, to trying to get dinner on the table before 9 pm- both of you sacrificed a lot.

You had three of us, and somehow we all ended up somewhat normal. You raised us right, and are always proud of everything we do. Sure, you may be disappointed when one of us gets a tattoo or something, but deep down inside we know that you love us.

Thank you for raising me to use manners, think of others, and to be respectful. So much of what you both have taught me has gotten me through the last 19 years.

Thank you for pushing me to follow my dreams, and to be the best person I can be.

I know the last couple of years have been hard because of this little thing called life, but you guys always made things work. Somehow always spitting out money whenever we asked, making sure we always did what we wanted to, and making sure there was always a car someone could use.

You both were always a shoulder to cry on, or a friend to talk to and I am forever grateful for that. I am glad that I have such a great relationship with both of you because some people don't get that opportunity.

Sure, we have our disagreements now and then, but that's because you raised me to have my own opinions and be my own person. But I know that you always have my best interest in everything I do.

Even though I may be considered the 'rebel child', I'm glad you guys still love me.

I guess what I am trying to say is thank you for everything you have done for me, everything you will do for me, and all the sacrifices you made along the way. I pray that I am as great as parents as you are to me.

I love you,

Me