Dear mom and dad,

First off, thank you both for always loving me and supporting me no matter what. Although you both get frustrated with me, I am beyond thankful that both of you still love me unconditionally.

Dad, thanks for always coaching me up, whether it be a volleyball game or a psychology test, you were always right there telling me what the best play was or what the best answer is. Thank you for always making me laugh -- your goofy jokes always make me feel 100 times better. Thanks for always reminding me to not sweat the small stuff and not to worry about things I can't control. Thank you for showing me how to make every situation a little less stressful. You always remind me to enjoy life and never regret anything. You have taught me so many valuable lessons that I will cherish and live by. Lastly, thank you for showing me how a true man of God is and for pushing me to be the best Christian I can be.

Mom, thanks for always being at every sports/academic event and making sure you're the loudest one in the stands. Thanks for never judging me even when I tell you my darkest secrets. Thanks for being my best friend and enjoying the small things like ice cream dates or sitting in the kitchen at midnight eating cookies talking about boys. Thanks for worrying about me (sometimes a little too much) and for caring so deeply for me. Thank you for showing me how to care and love so many different people. Thanks for teaching me how to love the Lord and how to be the best servant of Him that I can be. You inspire me to be the best follower of Christ and the best person I can be.

As I start the next chapter of my life, I will always be y'alls little girl. Y'all each have taught me so many lessons in such different ways. I couldn't have asked for better parents. Thank y'all for believing in me.