My parents went from neighbors to lovebirds in a little town in Georgia. They were always friends but never saw a relationship until they became closer down the line. I remember my grandmother telling me how she gave my dad my mom's number and that event started their love story. They were not able to really dive in into their relationship because my mom went off to college 8 hours away. Now, this was God because my mom just so happen to come back to GA for a year and that is when their relationship really starts to blossom.

March 20, 1999, my parents became one, and a year later their twins were born. My parents sacrificed a lot for love. They got married young and was not able to finish their degrees because God had other plans for them. God saw them fit to raise 2 babies because he knew them together, was a power that no one could never come between. So at this moment, I thank you, mom and dad, for being a source of getting my brother and me back to health. I thank you for always praying for us and thinking positive in a situation I know that was not easy. Thank you for not giving up on us!

My brother and I are now 18 years old and we need Y'all more than ever. We are now going our separate ways and living the life God called us to do. Because of you and dad, we are able to know how to act in different situations and I thank you for your endless knowledge. Thank you for disciplining us when we did wrong and awarding us when we did well. Thank you for listening to us and giving us the advice to get through.

This season I thank you unconditionally because you two deserve it. Without you all, your baby girl would not have graduated high school with a 3.7. I would not be given the chances of applying for scholarships, attending my prom and knowing right from wrong. Thank you, dad, for loving me, because I don't have to look for love somewhere else. Thank you, mom, for being and staying strong, because you have taught me how to be a strong black woman and thank you God for blessing my parents with Maliq and me.

Never take your parents for granted. They do certain things because they want to see you succeed, not fail. So I leave you with this, love your parents like there is no tomorrow. Thank your parents even if you think they are wrong. Thank your parents for just dealing with you.

Thank you, mom and dad. I love you both more than you'll ever know..