There are not enough words to express how much you mean to me. I don’t even know where to begin to say how thankful I am for you. You have taught me so much and for that, I will be forever grateful.

Thank you for driving to meets, to school when I forgot something, and to early morning practices.

Thank you for making me coffee while I am getting ready. Even though it has turned into more of an addiction now, I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Thank you for all the nights of laughing while watching The Office or White Collar.

Thank you for helping me study and prepare for the next day.

Thank you for being my best friends.

Thank you for listening to me and for being understanding.

Thank you for teaching me to be selfless.

Thank you for making me laugh so much I start crying.

Thank you for family game nights and movie nights.

Thank you for telling me all of your “back in the day” stories.

Thank you for supporting me, no matter what.

Thank you for your constant love, even when I probably don’t deserve it.

Thank you for always being up to crash a party.

Thank you for all the advice, because even though sometimes I don’t take it, you are usually right.

Thank you for the “I love you” before I leave the house each day.

Thank you for all the experiences and places I have been.

Thank you for knocking some sense into me when I am being rash.

Thank you for being good role models.

Thank you for making me happy.

And finally, thank you for giving me the best life I could possibly have.

You are some of the most important people in my life, and I love you both more than anything. So, Mom and Dad, thank you for everything.

Erin Marti

A&E Writer