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A Thank You Letter To My Parents

Because I owe you my life, after all.

Rachel Zsarnay

Mar 07, 2016

University of Toledo

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Mom and Dad,

I don't think there is a way sufficient enough to express my gratitude for everything you do for me. Thank you for always loving me despite it being difficult. For accepting me at the lowest points in my life. For being that solid foundation in rough waters.

I never grew up wondering if my parents would support me in a decision I made, or whether they would help me in times of need. I never went a day without knowing that I had two people rooting for me, or as my dad likes to call himself "your number one fan."

Mom, thank you for showing me the love of God. Thank you for always supporting me in all of my interests. Thank you for showcasing my talents. Thank you for the endless family dinners, shopping trips and the awesome birthday parties. You taught me so much; from how to dress to how to set the dinner table. You embody love and kindness; which are traits I identify with myself. Thank you for being a true example of a hard working woman for me. You always emphasized the importance of making something for myself, and never relying on others for something I can provide myself. You are independent and outspoken and I feel so lucky to model you in personality.

Dad, thank you for teaching me determination and generosity. Thank you for teaching me practicality. As I get older, the more I realize how useful being practical is. Thank you for passing on the good hair gene, and the skin that never burns in the sun. Thank you for teaching me how to ride a bike and how to drive a car. Thank you for teaching me how to save money, how to check the oil in my car and how to be resourceful. Growing up, I was always more like mom, but now I see more of your personality traits in myself. I am always finding new ways to make money, which you are no stranger to. Thank you for always knowing how to fix everything, and teaching me to never waste. You never held back showing love in every way you could, despite my mood swings. Thank you for that.

I'm in a transitional period of my life, as many college students are, but I am so lucky to have been blessed with the most wonderful earthly parents known to man. I mess up more than I like to admit, but my parents have never left me to fend for myself. They never dropped me, although they have had reason to. I not only owe them life, but I owe them many of my successes. Thanks, KZ and CZ, I love you both so much!

love,

Rachel

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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