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The Thank You My Parents Deserve

Thank you for being there for me 100 percent.

Megan Leigh Miller
Jun 20, 2017
Western Carolina University
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The Thank You My Parents Deserve
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Dear parentals,

I just wanted to give a thank you, to the both of you (even though Father’s Day was on Sunday –– Happy Father’s Day!) for everything you have done for me. From literally teaching me how to use a spoon to now filing taxes, you’re there for my day to day needs and I would probably be floundering in this chaotic ‘adult’ world that you’ve conquered so well.

Here are a couple things that I’m thankful for:

1. Always giving the "I TOLD YOU SO" stare when I do something you said not to.

2. You demonstrate true love.

Really, you were both my first and will be my last loves. If I could ever know what unconditional, true love is, looking at you both is a perfect example.

3. For all the best laughs.

Some of the funniest moments in my life have been with you both, so yeah, we are hilarious and should probably have a sit-com.

4. For ALWAYS having food ready (disclaimer: you'll miss home cooked meals).

One of the luxuries I took for granted was always coming home and having food ready. Now it's MY time to make my own food...or just go to Cookout. Yeah, probably Cookout.

5. For never letting me go out in public dressed terribly.

Remember the Naruto shirts? Do you? Because I do.

6. For helping me (doing it for me) with my homework.

THE SHADOW BOX FOR THE SUMMER READING PROJECTS! I'll always appreciate having a mother who is an amazing writer/editor and a very artistic and crafty dad (they're really a superhero parent team).

7. For always picking me up when I fall (physically and metaphorically).

I remember all the countless scratches and bruises from playing outside, and the mosquito bites, but even in my darkest hour and when I've had literally no one, you have been there for me. I'm never truly alone, because I have you both by my side all the time, and I'm forever grateful to that.

8. For disciplining me, even when I didn't like it.

Only the good Lord knows where I'd be without y'all being helicopter parents. I turned out okay, right?

Through everything, I thank you both for being the greatest parents any girl could ever ask for.

Love,

Your Daughter.


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