I wish there were a way
to repay you
for all that you've done for me:
all the caring, all the love,
all the sacrifice and concern...
Mom and Dad I always knew
you would be there for me,
and that your love never depended
on what I did or didn't do.
You encourage me to work towards
and reach whatever goals I set,
and you helped me to have faith
in my abilities.
You taught me that mistakes
don't mean failure,
only that I need to try harder.
Thank you for all these things,
and for everything that make
my growing-up years a very
special time.