Mom and Dad,
They said time would fly, but I never knew just how quickly they meant. It seems like just yesterday you were walking me into my first grade class, but now, here we are... a few short months from helping me pack my childhood room, and move into the next chapter of my life.
This year hasn't been easy for me.
The combination of not knowing where Ill be next year, how far ill be, and who Ill be living with has been a struggle for me. The stream of lasts has been difficult, but if anyone knows that its you guys.
You two have been my rocks throughout it all.
Bad days at school, battles of anxiety, friend drama...all of it. No matter what happened throughout the day, I knew I had you guys when I came home. The endless hugs, words of wisdom and just the ¨Itll be okay¨. No matter the amount of uncertainties in my life, I knew I had my home base to turn to.
In a few short months itll all be different. I know we dont want it to be, but it will be. The after school snacks, the weekly t.v. shows, and ¨good-nights¨. Its bitter-sweet at its finest.
I am so lucky to be having such a hard time with leaving home...it means that the 18 years in the making have been loving and cared for. And with that said, I have things I want to thank you for.
Thank you for your hard work.
Making dinners, putting me first, and volunteering at my school events. All that while balancing your own life of being a parent, sibling, daughter/son. Although I mightve not said something, it didnt go unnoticed. You never told me how to be a hard worker, but showed me through your own actions. I am the hard worker and dedicated student because of the examples you set throughout my life.
Thank you for loving me.
You both have only looked for the best for me. Even if I didn't see your point at the moment, I now know how much you looked out for me, so thank you.
Thank you for believing in me (even when I didn't).
It hasn't all been rainbows and sunshine, but I am lucky to say my parents did everything in their control to make it so. I didn't always believe in myself. I would hold myself back from being the person I was meant to be. But you guys pushed me to be the best version of myself. Without you guys, I wouldn't be as successful as I am.
Thank you for making this a hard goodbye.
Some kids are excited to leave, to get out of their hometown, leave their parents..but that is not me. I dread the day we say goodbye, but thats a good thing. It goes to show how close our relationship is. I wouldn't trade our friendship for the world.
Throughout my 18 years, I have been blessed with the two best cheerleaders, and for that I could not be more grateful.
Without you, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I promise to always make you proud.
I love you forever and always.. no matter how far ill be next year.
