Dear Dad,

Although you don't always get the recognition you deserve, I want you to know how thankful I am for you. You are so much more than just the person paying my tuition (which I appreciate so much); you are my support system in all forms of the word.

Thank you for teaching me how to do everything from riding a bike to driving a car. Thank you for being the rational, logical parent and helping me make decisions. Thank you for offering to make me breakfast whenever I am home, even though I decline it every time. Thank you for continuing to try to "parent" me, even when I push you away… I know it is just because you care.

Thank you for loving me no matter how many times I mess up. Thank you for staying by my side even when I changed my major 4 times. Thank you for staying up late to make sure I get home safe whenever I am out at night, even though I tell you that you don't have to wait up.

And above all, thank you for being my role model. Thank you for working so hard and dealing with a stressful job to provide for your family. Your perseverance, kind heart, and incredible work ethic make you a person that I aspire to be like.

Thank you, dad.

All my love,

Your Daughter