Looking back, I am grateful for all of your contributions to shaping my life. Your participation and example of what it means to be a parent is something I cherish. I know my teenage years were incredibly difficult for you. But I always knew that you were there for me. I knew that no matter how bad it got, I could count on you to be there. Like all children, especially teenagers, I pushed you away at times. But what I knew then as much as I know now is that even though I pushed you away, you would still be right there, exactly where I needed you. With your love, I was able to shed those dark times and become the woman I am today.