To my Mom

Thank you. Thank you for being there for me for all the practices, competitions, and field trips. You have been my biggest fan through every single stage of my life and 1 couldn't ask for a better cheerleader. Thank you for knowing when I was wrong and spanking me when I was being a brat. I may not have liked it then, but looking back, 1 know I'm better off. Thank you for holding me while I cried and promising me that tomorrow would be a better day. You've been my rock through breakups, life decisions, and new chapters. You've carried me through when I was convinced I couldn't go on. Thank you for (sneakily) becoming my very best friend, being my First (and daily) phone call, and being my biggest (and most caring) confidant. You answer your phone with the sane enthusiasm every time, whether it's my first or the fifth call of the day. I am etemally grateful. Most importantly, thank you for showing me right from wrong, for encouraging me in my walk of faith, and for teaching me the value of respect not only forothers but for myself as well. Thank you for teaching me the importance of hard work, and the essence of the American Dream. While you and Daddy have worked so hard to give me the greatest life.