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Dear Mom and Dad,

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Dear Mom and Dad,
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Going off to school can be the one of the most challenging tasks for someone. Whether it be leaving friends, a boyfriend/girlfriend, your town, or etc, it all becomes so hard to leave behind. Something most teenagers think when they leave for college is, "I can't wait to have no curfew!" or "I'm so glad my parents won't be there to tell what I can and can't do." That feeling of pure freedom when away at school is sweet for a week or two, but after that, the feeling of your parents not being there for you when you need them the most leaves you feeling empty. For those of you who have never felt the feeling of missing your parent(s), you're either lying or missing out completely on a feeling that is bitter-sweet. If you have yet to get this feeling, I pray you do. Your parents are the greatest people in your life, and you wouldn't be here today without them. Appreciate and love them every day, because time is moving by faster than you think.

So,

Dear Mom and Dad,

First, Thank you. Thank you for being the ones to love and care for me. Thank you for being the ones to make sure I had a roof over my head every night. Thank you for being the ones who made sure I had a meal everyday. Thank you for being the ones who have supported me through these last 19 years. Thank you for always caring about my whereabouts and questioning who I'm with, and when I'll be coming home. Thank you for not letting me go to that party that 2 hours later got busted by the cops. Thank you for always looking out for my best interest. Thank you for being there when I needed your shoulders to cry on. Thank you for being there when I did not feel well at school and one of you would bring me home and cater to my every need. Thank you for being my best friends. Thank you for being my parents. Being away from home and from both of you didn't hit me until I needed one, or all of those things at some point at school. You are appreciated every day and loved dearly. Thank you for all that you do. It never goes unnoticed by me.

Love,

Your Only Daughter


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