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Thank You, Mom And Dad

How often do you tell your parents "thank you?"

Cierra Wallace
Oct 17, 2016
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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Thank You, Mom And Dad
Cierra Wallace

Parents are two of the most essential people in a person's life. From the day we are born until the day we leave for college, our parents are our number one supporters. They are our best friend, provider, counselor, personal banker and much more. No matter the circumstance, parents will always go the extra mile for their children and ask for nothing in return. Despite all our parents do, how often do we "thank you?" People often take their parents for granted until they're no longer here. Here is an open "thank you" letter to my parents for everything they've done.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Many years have gone by and I've rarely said "thank you." Day in and day out you've sacrificed so much, from sitting in 32 degree weather for softball games and dance performances to staying up all night and missing work the next day to play doctor. Still, you never heard the words "thank you." Despite me not always showing gratitude and appreciation, you've continued to love me unconditionally. It's hard to believe that it took twenty-two years, but I now finally have the courage to say "thank you."


Thank you for being the loving parents that you are. Thank you for the countless number of hours you both spent working to provide for me and my siblings. Mom and Dad, thank you for all the times you only had twenty bucks, but you gave me your last. To the long hours spent traveling to ballgames and other school functions, thank you. You always got me what I needed and not what I wanted. I thank you for doing that because it taught me how to appreciate the little things in life. Thank you for all the times you told me "no" when I wanted to do things or go places you didn't approve of. I didn't understand why at the time, but as I got older I realized that you were only looking out for me.

Not all children are blessed to have wonderful parents like the two of you. Everyday of my life you've instilled in me discipline and taught me to respect others. You've always taught me right from wrong. These characteristics have made me the person I am today. Despite the number of times college got tough and I wanted to give up, you encouraged me to keep going. I admit, you were right. Being grown is definitely not all fun and games. I will never be able to repay you for everything you've done. I know you are the only set of biological parents I'll ever have, so I try to give you your flowers while you're alive. I'm far from lucky, but blessed. Mom and Dad, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

Your loving daughter,

Cierra

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