Role Model,

Ever since I was a little girl I've looked up to you with so much admiration and appreciation, always bursting with pride. I can always depend on you to support me through all of life's ups and downs, and I hope you know that I'll always be here for you too. You remind me every day that no matter how many times life knocks you on your ass, you have to keep battling every day to keep your dreams alive. You've taught me that there will be countless barriers to break through in order to get where I want to be, but if I keep my head down and my feet moving, nothing in this world can stop me. You've convinced me that as long as I keep the fire in my soul and the drive in my heart, nothing and no one can stand in the way of my goals. You've taught me that success is never something that is handed to you, it's something that requires your blood, sweat, tears, and guts day in and day out. If you want it, work for it. It's as simple as that. You've instilled in me such a grittiness, and have inspired me to scratch and claw my way to the top no matter how much it takes out of me or how badly I want to give up. You've encouraged me to be a fighter, to never take no for an answer, and to give 110 percent always. You've taught me so many valuable lessons, but the most important one is that hustle and heart can truly set you apart.

You're so dedicated in every facet of your life, and I can only hope that I'm half as successful as you someday. Your work ethic is inspiring as is your ability to chase down your dreams with reckless abandon, naysayers be damned. You've taken each and every one of life's trials and tribulations and channeled them into something productive. You allow others to doubt you, using their lack of faith to fuel your fire. You take each hardship as a lesson and you meet every challenge head on. Your work is dangerous, demanding, and often times thankless. And for that, you deserve every single victory that you've worked so tirelessly to achieve. I'm incredibly fortunate to have someone like you to look up to; someone to cheer me on when life is sweet, and more importantly someone to have my back when times get tough. I'm unbelievably proud of who you are and who you're becoming. I hope that I make you proud too. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything.