There are a lot of things that I could say. I could say thank you for teaching me to tie my shoes, teaching me to swim, for making sure I studied and got good grades in school. Yeah, I could say thank you for those things, and I am thankful that you taught me those things and watched out for me but I am more thank you for other things. Thank you for teaching me to love one another like Christ loves us. Loving others is not always easy. In fact, it can be downright difficult at times. Everyone wants to be loved. I would have missed out on some great friendships if I had not learned to love everyone. Thank you for teaching me to not take everything for granted. My family has provided for everything that I need and then some. They taught me to be thankful for what I have. Today I currently sponsor a little girl from Mexico who sometimes goes to bed hungry because her family lives in poverty. I have everything I need and so I am thankful for what I do have. Thank you for teaching me to work hard in everything I do to glorify God. This is a very important lesson. I was talking with my mom and one of her cousins recently about how many people in today's society have a very sloppy work ethic. My parents taught me to work hard and to set goals for what I want to accomplish. Many people today don't even know how to work. My parents also taught that in everything I do to praise God. I can do nothing on my own accord, but through God, I can do the impossible. My parents have taught me a lot and I have much to thank them for.