To Jason:

You came into my life and changed it for the better. You always treated me as your own kid and there is no better person I would want to call my stepdad.

Thank you for always coming to every soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse game I played. I always knew I could look over to the sidelines and see you supporting me. In addition, thank you for teaching me to love sports. The football tailgates, Super Bowl parties, and summer baseball games are unforgettable memories.

Thank you for being there. Whenever I was crying over a boy or a test, I could come to you and you would make me feel better again with just a hug. Even when I was 5 and wanted to play boardgames at 7am, I could always count on you.

Thank you for the constant jokes. Even though it seemed like you never grew past the age of 12, you were always making me laugh with jokes that only we understood most of the time.

Thank you for making my Mom happy. I knew you were special when I saw the light in her smile on your wedding day.

Thank you for the endless trips. Thank you for showing me places I never even dreamed of going and making every summer the best it could be. The long car rides and lines at airport security were more than worth it. It may seem insignificant, but after seeing how college kids drive, thank you for teaching me the right way to do that too.

I wish you were here to watch me go through college and my career, but thank you for getting me to where I am. I would've never been successful without your guidance and constant support throughout my life.

You were the best and I'll never forget that!

Love,

Your daughter