I could probably write a novel or two and still not be done thanking my parents for everything they have done and continue to do for me. As I grow older I am beginning to understand more and more of the things my parents do, the sacrifices they make, and the love that they have given me over the years. Their love and care never goes unnoticed, but sometimes I do not say thank you as much as I should.

Thank you for your love.

I have come to realize that the love of a parent is like no other. Parents will love you no matter what, and they will continuously be there for you when you are in need. This is something I take for granted sometimes, so thank you so much for always loving me even when I am undeserving of your love.

Thank you for your patients.

I know me and the brothers were hard headed kids growing up, and we still can be. Thank you for being patient and very slow to anger.. There are many mistakes that I have made, and many more that I will make in the future. Thank you for understanding that I am not perfect and for accepting me for who I am, including my flaws.

Thank you for giving me a better life than you had.

I know both of you have worked so hard to give me everything they had, and everything you didn't have. You both have put in the extra mile to make sure that I am happy and you guys give me so much more than I have ever been deserving of. I couldn't begin to explain how much that means. I can only hope that I can do the same for my future children, and I love and thank you a million times.

Thank you for the morals you raised me with.

Thank you for raising me in a Christian home, and for showing me right from wrong. Yes, I am still learning and I am still growing, but the morals and beliefs that you both raised me and the boys with have definitely made a difference in who we are and who we are becoming.

Lastly. Thank you for being YOU.

You both are 'one of a kind' parents. Even parents make mistakes, and you guys would be the first ones to admit that if you were asked. That's what makes you so special to me. You are human, yet you both are super heroes. You guys have made me realize how important it is to have a strong knitted family, and how important it is to be loved. Thank you for continuously doing all of the things listed, and much, much, more. I couldn't ask for better parents.