Dear mom and dad,
First, thank you. Thank you for loving me and pushing me to always do my best. Thank you for challenging me and supporting my dreams and goals. Thank you for trusting me and thank you for raising me the way you did. Thank you for showing me what it’s like to work hard for what you want and to never give up. Thank you.
In my last three years away in college, I’ve realized how truly blessed I am with great parents, who have done all they can for their children. I’m very grateful for that. You two are always bragging about me, so here is my way of bragging about you.
Mom, I am so grateful you taught me the importance of service and giving all you can to those in need. This trait of yours is something I think about often, especially as a leader. I can’t tell you how often people tell me I do too much for others because when I think about how much you do for your family and others, what I do isn’t comparable. I hope to be more like you.
Dad, you’re one of the most hard-working individuals I know. You’ve set an example that hard work matters and it pays off, and that’s one of the most useful things I’ve been taught in life. I remember you working all day while going back to school, and still making dinner because you love to cook. Without knowing it, you taught me balance and the importance of doing what needs to be done while still doing what you love.
I’m very fortunate to have two parents support the decisions I’ve made. Whether it was to move away for college, be a summer camp counselor in Washington, lay on a beach in Mexico or plan to study abroad, I know the two of you support me and are always there to help me reach my dreams. Thank you.
I’ve learned so much from you two; I owe a lot of who I am to how you raised me and my siblings. I know I acted like I knew everything growing up, was a picky eater and did too many cartwheels in the house, but I’m grateful for the love and example you two provide us. I’m grateful you’re my parents and I love you both a lot. Thank you for dealing with me and being my number one fans.
Thank you, mom and dad.
Xoxo
