Dear Mom and Dad,

I wish I could hear your voices one last time, hear you say my name and see you smile. I wish I could talk to you about everything that has happened since you left. I hate the fact that you weren't there to help me move into my first apartment. I wish you were able to meet my boyfriend (as well as show him the embarrassing photos of me as a kid that would have made me cringe). I know you would have been picking on him and asking him why he puts up with me, while also taking him in and making sure he felt like he was part of the family, just like you did with any person we would bring home. You never failed to treat everyone like family.

While most people my age are complaining about how their parents are butting into their lives and driving them crazy, all I can think of is how lucky they are to still have them. It still hurts to know that you won't be at my wedding, if I ever get married. I know you will both be there in spirit, but it's not the same. I can see you both shedding a few tears, even you, Daddy. You would have tried to hide it, but I know you would have. I hate the fact that if I ever have kids, they will never get to meet you. I know you would have spoiled them rotten. Instead they will have to settle for watching old home videos and hearing stories.

As much as I miss you both, loosing you at a young age has shaped me to be the person I am today. If it wasn't for loosing you both, I would probably still be living at home. Loosing you has taught me to look at life differently. I no longer wait until a later date to do things anymore, thinking I will have time to later on. The truth is that you never know when your time is up and you should never take anything for granted. One thing that you always told me growing up, that has helped me get through these last couple years, is that everything happens for a reason. As crazy as it sounds, I have come to realize just how true this statement can be. I hope you would be proud of me and who I am today. I know you are both watching over me and would be here if you could. I love and miss you both more than words can express.

Love,

Kiwi