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Dear Mom And Dad

"... and for being patient with me while I work on making a better future myself and for the both of you."

Alisia Saucedo
Dec 05, 2016
Kansas State University
25
Dear Mom And Dad
Alisia Saucedo

Dear Mom and Dad,

It's me. Your tired, stressed out, anxious, college student. I just wanted to let you know how much I love you both. It's my third year in college and honestly I couldn't have made it this far without you two. I still can't believe how far we have come. I say "we" because you two have been through 5 semesters of me crying about finals, being hungry because all I've had is ramen, being tired because I stood up all night studying, and being sad because I've missed so many family get togethers and special moments that I can't get back. In these 3 years I've been away at college we've also had some of the best times. FaceTime calls, homecomings after months of being away, and every semester getting closer to achieving what I came here to do.

I know I call you both all the time, but it is only because I miss you both, and sometimes I need a little reassurance that everything is going to be okay. I know I worry too much, but it's only because I'm scared to disappoint you even though I know you two think there is no way I could. These last few years of being in college I've learned to appreciate you both so much more than I did in high school. I never realized how much you guys did for me until I had to do everything for myself. I also can't tell you how thankful I am for the sacrifices you have made in order to get me here. Only we know our struggles and the hard times we had to go through so I could get to college.

As my finals for this semester get closer I want you to know that I am sorry my calls will get shorter and some days non-existent. I already know I'll be stressed so, in advance thank you for understanding. Sometimes I don't always ask you both how your days have been, but I want you to know I do care.

I'm excited to go home soon. I can't wait to hear your jokes that actually make me laugh, dad and talk to you late into the night, mom. Thank you for putting up with me when I get a bad grade on a test and am not in a good mood, when I miss your phone calls because I'm napping, when I go home and eat everything in the cabinet because I haven't had good food in forever, for sending me money when my funds are low, for supporting me in every decision I make even when it's the wrong one, and for being patient with me while I work on making a better future myself and for the both of you.

Sincerely,

Your college student


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