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A Letter to My Parents

My best friends, my biggest fans, my No. 1 supporters. I'll never be able to thank you enough.

PaytonDMoody
Mar 10, 2020
University of Oklahoma
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A Letter to My Parents
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Dear Mom & Dad,

As I've grown older, I have slowly come to realize just how important you both are to me. When I was a preteen, I could have sworn you were out to get me, that you never understood and that you had NEVER been where I was then. Big surprise: like most of the time, then and now, I was wrong. You had been exactly where I was/am, know what is going through my head, and how difficult these shifts into young adulthood can be. If only I would have realized it sooner.

Life can be tough, stressful and even annoying. It gives me great comfort knowing in my mind that, no matter what was going on or where I was, you both would be right there to fix it (and probably lecture me a little about getting into such a hairy situation). As I have realized, there are a large majority of people who do not share in the fortune I am so lucky to have. You never missed anything I was involved in; whether it was a ballgame, a choir concert, or a cheer competition, you were right there cheering me on.

Until living apart from my parents, I never truly realized just how difficult it is to be on your own/supporting yourself and others. They say once you have kids, your life becomes theirs and they MEAN it. My parents view my success as their success because they are the only reason I am where I am today. You have paid crazy amounts for clothes and shoes I wore literally one time, you went all out on Christmases and birthdays, and never failed to take us on amazing vacations at least once a year. Most people are not as advantaged as I am, and it's all thanks to you.

You guys have dedicated your entire lives to mine and my brother's happiness. I can only hope to make you proud and give you some comfort in knowing that you raised me right, gave me every opportunity you could manage and always put my needs and wants before your own. Thank you for being incredible parents.

I love you both so much.

Your daughter,

Payton

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