Dear Momma and Daddy,

I love to positively gloat about you both and talk about you like you are royalty because in my eyes you are. I want you guys to know how much I truly appreciate and love you. You should probably get some tissues ready because you might need them.

You are my two favorite people on this Earth; that will never change. You are my heroes. I do not know what I would have done if I did not have you both. You guys were my rock through my surgery, other heart procedures/problems, anxiety and my first heartbreak. You have helped shape me into the person I am today. I grow every day with your help and will continue to do so. You push me to be and do my best. You lift me up when I am down and always support me.

I know I do not always make the smartest decisions but you guys taught me to do what I think is best for myself. I can also be very mellow dramatic sometimes but I love that you guys make fun of me when I do it because it makes me realize how ridiculous I can be. I know that sleeping over my friends' houses is not your favorite thing in the world but at least I am doing that instead of getting wild at some party. I still love spending time with you guys, do not forget that. I need you to understand that I am not a very open person. Never really have been but I am working on it because being more open means being closer to the both of you. Sometimes I get ready to tell you guys something but I overthink it then get scared. I push that thought deep down so I do not have to think about telling you guys. Trust me when I say I am working on it.

I do not think anyone has ever taught me how to love better than you two. Love is not something that can really be verbally taught but you guys do a great job of showing it. I have never seen two people be more in love. It is like something out of a movie and it is amazing. My friends are always telling me how cute they think you guys are together and all I can say is "I know. I am pretty lucky." You love me unconditionally which makes me have that same love for others.

You both have taught me so much and I still learn every day. I have learned the basic things like kindness, manners, and respecting others but I've also learned the more complicated things. Like how holding a grudge or being hateful will not do anything besides make yourself angry or how important it is to budget and save money even though that is something I am still working at.

Not everyone gets to have both their parents in their lives. I am thankful I have the both of you. I honestly do not know where I would be without you. I finally graduated high school but I am still your baby girl. Even though I really wanted to go to Widener University, I am kinda glad you are making me stay in state. I do not think I would be able to get through my freshman year without you. Thank you for everything you have done for me in the past, present and future.

I love you so much.

p.s. Don't think I forgot about my brother. I love him too.