Appreciation, a word that means so much. It means to recognize and praise the good qualities of others. It means that you see how hard someone has been working and that you are forever thankful for what they have done for you.

But there comes a time when you just overlook everything that some have done for you. Maybe you forget to say thank you, or just think that they know that you are thankful for them and all that they do. With this being said, there are two people that come to mind when I think about people who don't get enough recognition and praise, these people would be my parents.

You see, my parents have worked extremely hard to make sure that their three children have the best life possible. From being at every sporting event, and academic award ceremony to staying up late while we finish a paper that we procrastinated on, and always making sure we have everything we need in order to be successful, my parents have been there to support us through it all. Which is why it is time they receive the thanks that they so very much deserve.

So thank you mom and dad for always being my number one fan. Thank you for encouraging me to be the best person I can be. Thank you for believing in me when I felt like giving up. Thank you for coaching me in every little league sport I played. Thank you for staying up until 2AM just to make sure I get my paper done in time for class in the morning. Thank you for being the best study partner. Thank you for answering my call even when I just called five minutes ago. Thank you for showing me what it means to work hard and accomplish your goals. Thank you for being the best role models a girl could have.

I am so blessed that I have two loving parents who always support me. I would honestly not be the person I am today if it wasn't for them. So here's to the best parents in the world finally getting the appreciation and recongition they deserve.