Dear Mom and Dad,

Just last year I started looking into and applying to different colleges from all around the country. After weeks of patiently waiting, the mailman delivered a package addressed to me. I have been accepted into my top school! When I read the letter out loud to you guys, many tears were shed. Tears of joy, may I add. You all were so proud. That’s what I have always wanted. To make you guys proud and I promise I will continue to do so.

Months after that, I walked across the stage at graduation and accepted my high school diploma. That day was the day I have been waiting for since the day I even walked into that school. Man, high school was one hell of a ride. However, I finally made it to the end. I don’t know how, but all I do know is that I couldn’t have done it without you by my side throughout those four years.

Now, I am officially onto the next chapter of my life; my freshman year in college. You drove me to school, in an unfamiliar town, four hours away from home. I am now moved into my dorm room, am starting to meet new people, and will be starting up my classes on Monday. It’s hard to believe that after 18 years of living under the same roof together, I will be moving on.

However, now, I want to thank you. Growing up, I looked up to both of you as my idols, and believe it or not, I still do to this day. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for the two of you. You never gave up on me and I know you never will. With that being said, thank you. Thank you for always being there for me, for dealing with my inevitable attitude, for always believing in me, for never losing hope, for raising me the way you have, and for loving me unconditionally. Most importantly, thank you for being you. I would not trade either of you for the world. I mean, what can I say? Without you, I would be nowhere. I love you both so much and you will always have a special place in my heart… no matter how many times we get into arguments and I tell you I hate you. I honestly never mean it. But anyways, back to the point. Mom and Dad, you guys deserve nothing but the best. And “the best is yet to come.”

All my love,

Your daughter