I've been thinking a lot, about everything you do and have done for me. You guys are amazing. Words cannot even begin to express how much love, appreciation, gratitude, respect, charity, admiration (the list goes on and on) for you.
Mom, you went through so much to bring me into this world. You risked your life to have me, you knew that having me may not be an easy journey for you physically, but you selflessly sacrificed your temporary comfort and health to bring me into this world. I know we had a rough journey in the beginning, I scared you and Dad quite a bit with all the health problems I had, just as a newborn baby. You guys hung in there and did everything you could despite fatigue and exhaustion to keep me healthy and strong.
You guys gave John and I a beautiful life. We NEVER had any worries or concerns. You created so many fun memories for us. With our family vacations each year. We had no idea at the time your financial situation in the beginning of our lives. You never allowed that to keep us from having a wonderful childhood. When we got older you taught us the importance of working hard, saving money (even though that one took me a while to learn) and being grateful for what you have even if in the moment it isn't a lot.
I remember the separation anxiety I would get as a little girl going to school everyday. Man, I made it hard for you sometimes when I would fight you on going to school. I remember Mom, you gave me a family picture to keep in my backpack in Elementary school with a note written on the back so I would know how much you and Dad loved me. You would even let me wear your favorite necklace all day at school so I wouldn't be sad. You were VERY selfless and loving.
I always felt love from You and Dad both. And I still do.
I know that as a teenager and even after high school I started doing my own thing. I am sure you guys just felt like you were my personal grocery store and ATM machine.
I know I never showed my Gratitude at the time. But, I am grateful for all that you did for me.
You guys were and are always there for me, even if I would shut you out at times.
You always tell John and I how much you love us. I know I would get annoyed at times because I heard it so much. But, I am grateful for that.
You guys dropped everything going on in your lives the day I was diagnosed with cancer. You took the initiative to handle all the doctor appointments and insurance claims so it was one less thing I had to worry about. You guys were by my bedside the few times I was in the hospital when I was going treatment. You guys took notes from the doctors, stated your concerns, made sure you knew everything that was going on and everything the doctors were thinking so I would receive the best treatment. You guys held my hand when the doctors would hook me up to the Chemo machine (even though I told you I was strong and didn't need that.. I lied, I am grateful for that, I was strong on the outside, but inside I was devastated, scared, and in pain). You guys let me yell and curse (yes I did that) when I was upset about the cancer, when I was so sick that I wanted to die. You just listened and knew that I needed that so I could vent all the frustration that was bottled up. You guys are my heroes. You guys were 2 of my guardian angels when I needed it the most.
Thank You.
My eyes were really opened to how truly amazing you are, the past few days, when I came to you for help, because 2 people I care about so much needed help. I had no idea what to do. They had no idea what to do. I was scared and so were they and you guys brought peace to all of us and helped us figure it out. Thank You.
I always took you guys for granted.. I saw you as "Mom" and "Dad". But now I see you as more. I see you as Strong Children of our Heavenly Father. He blessed me with 2 smart, incredible parents who have guided and helped me and continue to do so more than I could imagine.
I love you guys so much.
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