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Dear Mom and Dad, Thank You

Thank you for raising me right.

Gianna Beasley
Sep 27, 2016
Regis University
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Dear Mom and Dad, Thank You
Gianna Beasley

Dear Mom and Dad,

First of all I want to say thank you for everything you do for me. I know there are times where I'm vocally thankful for everything you do, but there are many times where my appreciation for the two of you wasn't and isn't vocalized like it should be.

Thank you for raising me with the utmost love for both myself and my sister. The love that you guys have for us is indescribable. You love us even when forget how lucky and blessed we are and when we are being the most ungrateful teenagers. I know our ungratefulness can occasionally take over, but I appreciate every phone call, piece of advice, plate of food and hug you give me.

Thank you for showing me what true love is. You guys are the best example of what it is to love each other. Throughout my entire life I've watched you love each other through the cute family moments and the not so cute times where two children stressed you out and spread you thin. No matter what the circumstances you guys have stuck together and I'm grateful to see that in world where things are never perfect, you guys are perfect for each other. One day I hope I can find someone that is half the man you are, Dad.

Thank you for putting up with all the slammed doors, rude comments, back talk and eye rolls. I know I wasn't always the easiest to parent but thank you for all of the groundings (I never thought I would say that). All of those groundings helped turn me into the young woman that I am today. I am more respectful and thankful because of those groundings.

Thank you for being strict. While I never appreciated the strictness when I was in high school, I appreciate it more than you will ever know now. The rules that you guys put in place may have seemed unfair then, but thank you for the rules that other teenagers didn't have...those rules have shaped me into a more mature young adult who can handle herself well in so many situations.

Thank you for raising me to respect others. As I get older I sometimes notice that other people don't treat others very well. I'm eternally grateful that you taught me to love and respect other people.

I guess what I'm trying to say is thank you. Thank you for every little thing and every big thing you guys do for me. I love you both forever.

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