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To My Parents As I Leave For College

"Well I love you more than anything in the world. Love, Your Baby Girl"

Caitlin Buchanan
May 29, 2016
UNC Greensboro
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To My Parents As I Leave For College
Caitlin Buchanan

Dear Mom and Dad,

Your baby girl is about to go to college. We have all been working for so long in order for me to succeed in life. I know that y'all are worried because I'll be in a new place and further away, but it will be OK. I will come visit all the time. I love you both so much and I am so thankful for everything y'all have done for me.

Mom, I know things are going to be rough because no one will be there during the week to help you take care of Nautica; but I know you can make it, even if you don't have any patience left. You're probably ready for me to move into my dorm so you will finally get a bed to yourself, since Daddy and the dogs hog your bed. Thank you for helping me with the never-ending financial aid struggle. Thank you for being there for me whenever I need advice.

Dad, I'm finally an adult now. I will be leaving home soon, so make sure Nautica doesn't drive Momma crazy. I'm sorry for leaving Hershey with you, along with all the other dogs we already have. I know you'll be happy when I do move out though because you won't get woken up when I come home late at night. Thank you for all the father-daughter dates we took when I was younger, I loved spending time with you and I miss our Harley rides. Thank you for all the times I needed help with my car and you fixed it.

Thank y'all both for loving me for the past 18 years and giving me the strength that I needed to move on in life. Thank you both for not letting me go without a car or gas. Thank you both for helping me move into the next chapter of my life. I am proud to call y'all my parents. I love you and I will always be your baby girl.

In the words of one of my favorite songs, "Well I love you more than anything in the world."


Love,
Your Baby Girl"

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