To My Mentor,
It seems as though you have been around my family for as long as I can remember. At a young age, I started to notice how much you helped me, my siblings and my friends. As I grew older, I began to see how your help and kindness extended to my whole my family.
Whenever I didn't want to do something that you knew I should, you would simply say, "Someday you will thank me for this." Today is the start of that someday. It could take a very long time to explain everything you have done and will continue to do for me.
You were the one that taught me how to become myself. You invested your time and effort into making me a better person. It was your push that always encouraged me to work outside my comfort zone. You were the one to remind me that nothing was too far to reach. There was no limit on what you believed I was capable of; therefore, I learned from you that there was no limit I should set for myself.
Every big moment of my life, you were there supporting me just the same as my parents were. I know that you couldn't make it to every party or celebration; you have a busy schedule because you work so hard to help everyone you meet. I have ALWAYS understood that. That's what makes you such an incredible role model for me and many others. Growing up seeing how dedicated you are to everything you view as important has always been inspiring to me.
You may not be my family by blood, but in my heart you are absolutely family. I'm also quite confident that the rest of my family would have to agree with that as well. You have made an impact on each one of our lives in some way. An impact that makes me want to remember all of the lessons you have taught me over the years and to strive to be as good a person as you are. I know that with such a great mentor, I can't go wrong. That is what I have to thank you for the most. Not everyone has someone as special as you are. And for those people that do, they are pretty darn lucky! Thank you for being my mentor, family and friend!
Forever Grateful,
The Proud Mentee
