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Thank You Mom and Dad

An open letter to my parents.

Kamryn Bartley
Jul 05, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University
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Thank You Mom and Dad
Kamryn Bartley

Dear Mom and Dad,

Thank you. I know those words coming across a screen is not a very good representation of how appreciative I really am for everything you do for me but I am going to type them anyways.

Thank you for the many sacrifices you have made for me. I know parenthood requires giving up things you might really want. Thank you for being there no matter what. You stuck around through the bratty, awkward middle school stages, the many times I have changed my dreams, the lows and the highs. Thank you for always supporting me in everything I do. I cannot count the number of sporting events you have sat through for me. Also, thank you for supporting my American Idol dream when it was evident I was never going to be a singer. Thank you for seeing the best in me when I can't see it in myself. There were many nights where I sat on the floor crying, swearing I was the worst person to ever walk this Earth, but you two were always there to pick me back up and remind me that I am a human, and humans make mistakes. Thank you for the a million dollars (probably) you have spent to make sure I was happy. I know it is hard to spend money on new clothes I only wore for a month or two, or school supplies that I would just use for that year. Thank you for teaching me the importance of hard work and independence. Dad, this one is for you because batting my eyes and/or crying never worked on you. Thank you for giving me the best qualities that you both have. I know I got my caring heart from my mom and my sarcastic tongue from my dad. Thank you for grounding me. Okay. Wait, did I really just say that? Seriously, even though it did not seem like it, they really did teach me some important life lessons.

I know I do not tell you nearly enough, but everything you do for me has not been overlooked. Parenting is not an easy job. I know that because I am a nanny and that made me realize how far from ready I am to be a parent. I appreciate the way you have raised me. I know I was never happy with being grounded for two weeks because I had a C, or having to put my phone up every night at ten until I was 17, but those simple rules shaped who I am and I thank you for that.

I love you two more than you will ever know.

I cannot wait for when I get to raise children of my own and you will be able to say "I told you so."

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