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To My Parents, Thank You For Everything

From your freshman daughter, thank you!

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To My Parents, Thank You For Everything
Loren Williams

I want to start off with saying a huge thank you. Those two words will never be enough to express my gratitude towards both of you, but it's a good place to start. After this first month of college has flown by, I have begun to realize how much you two really do for me. Being on my own, even for this short amount of time, has opened my eyes to all the things you guys have done and how much you have prepared me for this adventure.

First off, thank you both for pushing me so hard to create a good future for myself. You have taught me work ethic through your words and actions. When I would slip up in school, you two were both there to push me to do better. You never forced me to work harder, but you made me want to. I have watched you both as I have grown older and know that you two are the hardest working people I know. You both work longer hours than anyone should, and are the most dedicated and determined people I know. Seeing how hard you both work so that I can live a good life only makes me want to work hard for myself so that I can grow to make you both as proud as you make me.

Thank you for being there for me no matter what the situation is. No matter what, I always know that you two will be by my side. You have never made me feel as if you I don't have someone to talk to or someone to support me. Even though sometimes I don't make the best decisions, you two have been there to support me through anything and everything. I am lucky enough to have a good relationship with both of you, and I am so thankful for that.

You have both been my #1 fans through everything and I thank you for cheering me on through every point in my life. I have never once felt alone in this world, and it is because I know I have you two right behind me whenever I need anything. You have been with me every step of the way.

Thank you for being two of my best friends. You have given me the world and then some, made sacrifices to ensure that I live a good life, and have given me some of the best memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. As I have made this journey into college, I miss home more than anything and I miss having you both a few minutes away at any given moment. I miss binge watching TV with all the pets and having dinners at the Club. I miss home-cooked meals and family trips. However, I am so incredibly thankful for the fact that you two pushed me out of the nest and encouraged me to take this giant leap into adulthood. There are not enough words to express my gratitude toward all the things that you two have done for me.

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