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An Open Letter To My Parents

I can not thank the both of you enough.

Alli Hooper
Jun 05, 2017
Middle Tennessee State University
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An Open Letter To My Parents
Allison Hooper

Dear Mom & Dad,

I have let so many years pass without thanking you both. But you haven’t let a single second pass without loving me unconditionally.Thank you for raising a strong, independent woman. Without the two of you, I would not be where I am today. You raised a daughter who can do anything she puts her mind too.

Thank you for supporting my every dream. You guys always push me to go after the things I want most in life.

Thank you for being a shoulder to lean on when I don't know what to do. No matter the challenge I am facing, you both are there to help me through it all.

Thank you for making sure I was provided the best life possible. From extravagant family vacations to simply providing us the basic necessities in life, you always worked your butts off to make sure we had everything and so much more.

Thank you for being involved parents. I couldn't imagine having parents who simply don't care where my life goes.

Thank you for raising a responsible daughter. You taught me how to take responsibility for everything I do.

Thank you for listening to my many rants about work or school. I can sit for hours and have a mental breakdown and the both of you sit through it like champs.

Thank you for giving the inspiration, drive, and support throughout every decision I have made in my life. Without it, I would not be the person I am today.

Thank you for sacrificing the many things you wanted in life just to make sure I had everything I could ever need or want.

Thank you for excepting the kind of person I have become and always having my back.

I am forever grateful that the two of you were chosen to be my parents. There is no two greater people in this world for the job.

Love,

Your Sunshine.

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