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Dear Mom and Dad

For all the times that I don't express my feelings for them.

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Dear Mom and Dad
Melanie Blalock

Dear Mom and Dad,

For some reason, I have never been the type to go around and shout out how much I care about you two. I may say I love you every once awhile (when I leave or when we are about to hang up the phone). Although, to me, the three famous words are not enough. They don’t truly express how much care and love I have towards you guys. So here are 12 reasons I would never wish for anyone else to guide me through life.

1. These past few years have been anything but easy for us, but you still call me everyday to ask what I am doing and/or how I am doing.

2. Even though I have disappointed you over a million times, you still always seem to tell me all the things that I have accomplished and that have made you proud.

3. No matter how many times I have lost your trust, you always have the expectation that I will gain in back, You always still believe and have faith that I will stop lying to you.

4. All the advice you continue to give me when you know that I don’t take it, never stops you from throwing it my way.

5. Being there for me through all my break ups, even when you know I rush into them too quickly.

6. Spending every dime in the world to keep me doing what I love to do.

7. Spending full days sitting court-side, cheering me on, making me feel more and more confident when I needed it the most.

8. Even after I moved out, you keep your house open to me whenever I need you (or food).

9. Spreading the love through all your kids evenly.

10. Laughing at my jokes, even if they aren't funny.

11. Getting me into a school that practically saved my education.

12. I know that through all the friends and boyfriends that I go through, you two will always be my go-to people.

13. You are my best friends.

14. Thank you for protecting me from all the bad in the world.

I cannot thank you two enough for everything you do for me, And I am sorry that I don't express how I really feel. You both know that is not really who I am. All I can say is I love you two more than anything. I could not imagine my life with any other parents. You two get me and make me feel like the most special person in your lives. Thank you for bettering my life.

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