Dear Mom and Dad,
There are so many things that I never tell you enough, so many things that I take for granted, and so many things that I feel but I just never express. This letter is to you: things I should say more often, a few thank yous, and a little appreciation.
So let me start off by saying thank you. Thank you for supporting me, through the ups and downs in my life. Thank you for standing by my side during my bright moments and my less than stellar moments. Thank you (very much) for financially supporting me, even when I blow money on shopping sprees for new clothes that I do not need or beg for money because I have to call Pop-A-Lock because I locked myself out of my car. Thank you for always being my biggest cheerleaders, a bomb support system, and downright wonderful people. I never tell you thank you enough, and I do not want you to think I ever take anything yall do for me for granted. I sometimes just forget that a thank you goes a long way.
I love you both very dearly. I know moving away for college has been a little difficult and I know I never come home as often as yall would like for me too. You both raised me to be a wonderful, caring person who should strive to be the best I can be. You both taught me to put school first and to always be a good kid. You showed me how important family is and how they will always be there for you through the good and bad times. You taught me that when things get rough, never forget to pray. You both taught me more lessons than I could ever write down, but I would not be the same person I am today with yalls guidance and wisdom that I have acquired through the years.
I look up to yall. The way yall handle life every day amazes me. The way yall handle every situation astounds me. How you can make fun of awkward situations so they are no longer awkward, or so elegantly talk to people who have no common sense and not lose your mind while doing so. I hope and strive every day to be like you both. I wish to gain your humor and smarts, your charm and your sass, your poise and positive attitude. I wish to always make the best of every situation and to never let how stressed I am show. I have so much more learning to do, so much more to practice to be like yall, but yall should know what wonderful role models you both are.
I honestly do not know quite how to put into words how much yall mean to me. How sorry I am if I ever do anything to let yall down. How I hope to always bring positive vibes and sunshine into your lives and how I always want and strive to be the best person I can be so I can always make you proud.
Love,
Your (favorite) daughter
