Dear Mom and Dad, Thank you for everything you have done for me, and not just the things that come along with parenting. Thank you for always stepping in my room during a long night of homework, asking if I am almost done because I have a big day ahead of me. Thank you for taking the time after work to put together a good wealthy homemade dinner. Thank you for supporting any other extra curricular activities all three of us have. And thank you for raising me to be the person I am today. I am so grateful to be known as someone other parents kids can look up to. You have taught me to always try my best even though things won’t be perfect, you have taught me that “even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise”, and you have taught me to always lead by example. You have sacrificed so much time to make sure mine and Bretts cows were in their best condition to eventually spend a week at the fair. And have always been understanding with our schedules whether it is sports, leadership, or a lot of homework. Sacrificing time to take me to friends houses or sports practices, or even picking me up from activities. You are always working long hours to support our family, and having money available to go on small trips that are much needed as a family. I would not be the person I am today without your help. You have taught me that you should always love someone whether or not you have given them a second chance. And you have taught me that family is the most important thing to me. You have given me a perspective on how I would like to be once I become a parent. I would not be the same today if I didn’t wake up with a “good morning sunshine” by my mom. Or a fully cooked meal of over easy eggs with bacon, by my dad. Thank You, and love you unconditionally<3