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A Letter To My Parents From Your College Daughter

"Where life begins and love never ends."

Kelly O'Donnell
Nov 16, 2015
Kansas State University
A Letter To My Parents From Your College Daughter

Dear Mom and Dad,

It was the night before the big move in day. We had our last dinner together as a family, watched one last episode of Modern Family together, and eventually went to bed. I tossed and turned all night, thinking through my mental checklist making sure I didn’t forget anything, and thinking about the unknown of the school year that was rapidly approaching. That morning, we loaded the car full of clothes, plenty of shoes, colorful painted canvases, and unlimited amounts of food with the feeling of excitement but nervous for what’s yet to come. You helped me move into what will be my home for the next 10 months. You held me tight with your hugs before I was off to go to my home away from home. You have never stopped loving me and have never stopped giving up on me, so thank you.

Thank you for providing for me all summer, by giving me a bed to sleep in, food to fill my belly, a car to drive in, a fun vacation, and the endless amount of love you show.

Thank you for paying for my college education, books, my sorority, and my phone bill (sorry).

Thank you for teaching me life lessons that I can apply in my everyday life as I grow up to be the person I want to be.

Thank you for making the hours of driving to visit me on last minute lunch dates, Mom’s and Dad’s weekends, football games, or just for the hell of it.

Thank you for showing me unconditional support when I called crying over a test grade, a friend problem, or just possibly drunk calling at 2 a.m. Ha!

And when I come home for breaks, you take me under your wing all over again.

I truly never got the time to share how blessed I am for you, Mom and Dad. You have made me the person that I am today and have given me so many opportunities that not everyone gets in their life. You gave me the opportunity to move out of the house, get a college education, and make friends that will last a lifetime. The sacrifices you have made for me go a long way and that has taught me that when I have my own, I can do the same for my children. I hope that one day I can follow in your footsteps and become the parent that you have been to me. So, thank you.

Your College Daughter

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