I want to start off by saying thank you for everything you've done over the past 20+ years to raise such an amazing man who I am so honored to be in love with and to have in my life. Without you two, he wouldn't be who he is today.

They say a bond between a mother and a son is one like any other and from seeing you two interact, I believe it whole heartedly. It makes my heart full when he talks about you and the amazing person you are and all that you've done for him over the years. I know he loves you by the way you two can goof off and when he hugs you and says "I love you" before we go anywhere. Through you, he's seen a godly woman who raised him into the man he is today.

The bond between a father and a son is unique as well and I must say you two definitely fall into that category. You pick on each other like brothers, but at the end of the day I know he loves you with his whole heart, even when he tries to be a tough guy. I love watching y'all constantly pick and nag on one another and to see how supportive you are in all he does.

I want to say thank you both for raising a son that loves the Lord and his family more than anything else. Thank you for showing him a great example of marriage and for showing him how to be a gentleman. You have taught him how to love without ceasing, how to forgive, how to work hard, and how to the love the Lord – all things that he shows to me day in andday out. Thank you for supporting him and pushing him to be the best he can be in all he does in life and for teaching him to never give up. All of these things you have taught and shown him over the years have made him into an amazing man, who I am so grateful to love.

Not only do I want to thank you for raising your son in the right way and doing a great job, but I also want to say thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family. Thank you for welcoming me in and being so loving towards me. I was so nervous to meet you both because I know family is a big deal, but you two (and the rest of the family) are wonderful. Thank you for sharing laughs with me and allowing me to be a part of all of your family events, both big and small. Lastly, thank you for allowing me to love your son. Your support and love through our relationship means the world to both of us and I am so thankful I am able to experience life with him, but with you all as well. I have the upmost gratitude, respect, and appreciation for you both.