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An Open Letter To My Mom & Dad

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Angela Walton

Nov 14, 2016

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Angela Walton

Dear Mom & Dad,

With each passing day of each passing year I become a little more "awe" struck by you! I will never know how or why I was so blessed to be raised by two amazing people, but I do know I will forever be grateful!

Now a grown woman and a single parent with grown children of my own; I can fully appreciate the time, expense, heartache, and unselfishness of your daily choices as not only parents, but also as husband and wife.

You never "told or demanded" how I was to act or what choices to make but instead you took the time and patience to "show and guide" me.

Your walk is and has always been God first even when it wasn't the easy choose. You have shown me that with effort, honesty, communication, respect, forgiveness, love and understanding marriage can be beautiful and forever. Dad you are a man after God's own heart, not just a man who attends church on Sundays. You were intentional about pursuing mom as your wife, a woman of God. You have always loved and cherished her not because of her outward beauty but because of her inward beauty and who she is in Christ. Dad you showing me how a woman should be treated and treasured. Some people may not believe in heroes, but they haven't met my dad. Mom you are a woman after God's own heart, not just a woman who attends church on Sundays. You took dad to be your husband and supported him as head of the household. You respected and protected him, your marriage and children. You didn't expose your struggles and challenges to the elements of this world but took prayer for direction. Your marriage and parenting became strong and God proof because of your choice to follow Him.

Words can't begin to express how proud I am to have parents that have been married 50 plus years, are best friends, and grow more in love each day. The unconditional love you have given each other, myself, and my children is a gift that grows and becomes more precious with each passing day. I will always know that no bigger gift exists than God choosing you as my parents!

All My Love and Admiration, Your Daughter - Angela Dawn Walton

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