I have the most amazing parents a girl could ask for. From the very beginning, they put their children before everything. We've had more than our fair share of hard times, believe me: doubt, uncertainty, sleepless nights, "instability", arguments, growing pains, teen angst, financial woes, broken hearts, lost friendships, sibling rivalry, losing loved ones, loneliness, and betrayal. Through all of these trials (and many more), they taught us to keep the faith, hold our head high, keep on keepin' on, family is always there - no matter what, you're never too old to cry on mom's shoulders, daddy's can always fix it - just give him the chance, and you can always come home.

I may have given you a hard time about your sermons being "boring" and "too long", but I honestly miss your preaching. Don't get me wrong - I love my pastor, but you will always be my favorite. Love you, Daddy! We don't always see eye to eye and I know we don't understand each other, but no one knows me better than you. You've taught me so much about what it takes to be a good daughter and I hope I'm living up to it. Love you, Ma! I promise to show you more respect, talk to you more, help anyway I can, do my best to make you proud, and show you you've raised a Christian young lady.