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An Open Letter To The Best Parents Ever

A letter to the people who raised me, and made me into the person I am today.

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An Open Letter To The Best Parents Ever
Alexandra Seeberger

Dear Parents,

Thank you. I know that I don’t say it enough, not nearly as much as I should and you deserve. You have done so much for me that I don’t think I can ever repay you for, I know it’s “your job” but I still think you went above and beyond what was necessary. Between giving me money to go on fun trips with my school, to helping prepare me for the real world. When we lost people close to us, we helped each other through it and you helped me understand that loss is a part of life, and that wherever they are they are at peace, you comforted me in times where you too just wanted to break down and cry. You helped to shape me into the person I am today, and hopefully that person isn’t a total disappointment. I know you think I’m just a kid, I don’t value what you’ve done for me and I may sometimes seem ungrateful, but I promise that I understand the sacrifices you’ve made were hard, and that all you wanted was to make me a better person, you wanted me to have the things and opportunities that you weren’t lucky enough to have. You pushed me so I could live a happy and fulfilling life, I couldn’t imagine my life without you. I wanted to let you know this now, because I know that the time we have left together is unknown, and I don’t ever want you to think for another second that I don’t care about you, or that I don’t love you because I do. The things you’ve wanted to do but couldn’t because your priority was raising your children. I know we may not always meet eye to eye on certain things, but that doesn’t change my admiration towards you. I never felt weird opening up to you because I know that you were young too once, and that whatever I’ve done I’m sure you’ve been through the same thing. You also let me know that no matter who I become, you’ll love me for me. You are truly amazing people, and I can’t thank you enough for all that you’ve done for me. I know at times I do have a smart mouth, but what can I say, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. No matter how old I am, or how far apart we are I will never stop missing your company, from the movies and shows we watch, to the weird trips we’ve taken, I will never forget any of it, and no matter how bad things have gotten, I wouldn’t change an of it because I know that it not only helped me grow, but I have to remember that you too were learning and growing too. I just think the amount of patience it takes to be a parent, I cannot imagine what it’s like to raise kids, although my school project robot baby that would cry for no reason at random hours gave me a bit of insight to how hard infants can be. From trips to the ER to normal doctor’s appointments when I was most nervous, you held my hand and stuck by me because 1. Legally you’re obligated 2. Because you love me. You never stopped worrying if I was okay, even to this day you’ll call to make sure I’m eating and that mentally I’m alright. You were the best teachers I’ve ever had, you taught me respect, discipline, and compassion, something no school teacher could have done for me. You’re the best parents anyone could ask for, I wouldn’t trade you for anyone else’s parents. I would also like to thank you for making me a well-rounded person, you made me do different activities, and you shaped my music taste as well, thank god you did because I wouldn’t know good music without you. I can only hope that I too can be as caring, loving, and understanding to my children as you were to me. I love you so much, thanks again.

Love,

Your child who truly loves and appreciates you.

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