Hi Mom & Dad, I love you guys so much! I am there in spirit with you two and with the family.

There are so many things I could write. I really appreciate how hard you worked and how much you sacrificed, worried, and worked for your children - as a parent myself now, I can finally understand! The years in Ghana were crazy, but great. My junior high and high school years were wonderful. My college years were hard, but fun. You guys were always there for me and my friends - always welcoming whoever I chose to bring home. My childhood was very rich in experiences and love.

Thank you for being grandparents to my three children - coming to the band concerts, the scouting camp out for Ben's birthday, holidays, and to numerous other functions. Thank you for letting us invade your house for Thanksgiving and Christmas through the years! The grandchildren have many memories of your "haunted" house - lol! They still remember the time that Cory dressed up as a big, white Easter bunny! I remember the Fourth of July celebrations when the children were young, as well as the time we met in Carlsbad Caverns on one of our summer vacations.

I just want to say thank you for loving me and my brother. Thank you for loving my children and my husband. Thank you for everything that you have done for me and that I now pass on to my children. Thank you for teaching me the value of family and to take care of others. I am truly blessed to have you for my parents. I love you!