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A Thank You Letter To My Parents

An appreciation letter to my parents, who have helped me navigate my way around this crazy life.

Kelsey Buese
Jan 30, 2017
Grand Rapids, MI
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A Thank You Letter To My Parents
Kelsey Buese

Dear Mom & Dad,

Now that I have entered the adult world, there are a lot of things you both taught me and continue to teach me that have helped me not only succeed but have also guided me through my mistakes. Growing up, you taught me that learning from my experiences and always choosing happiness would get me far. Little did I know at the time, you were right. Doing things on my own and being pushed to work towards my fullest potention has shaped me into the person I am today. You stick with me at my worst and love me at my best, and for that- I am forever grateful.

If I don't say it enough, thank you for...

Always believing in me

Letting me make my own mistakes

For being selfless

Helping me balance all aspects of my life

For listening to me cry

Making me laugh when I am down

Making me feel safe

For thinking I am awesome, even when I feel really down

Putting up with my teenage angst

For supporting my dreams, no matter what they are at that time

Putting me and your other children first

For telling me it will all be okay

For teaching me it is okay to ask for help when I need it

Giving me a life where I have so many opportunites

Setting high expectations that you knew I could reach

Loving me and teaching me how to love

I am lucky enough to look back on my childhood with positivity & nostalgia and will never be able to thank you both enough for what you did and still continue to do for me. You amaze me.


Love,

Your little girl

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