Thank you

I look around myself and see where I am today. All of the things that I have, and all that I've gotten to do. I think about how privaledged I am, how lucky. But it's really not by chance that I am where I am, that I have all that I have. I stand on the shoulders of all of those who have sacrificed for me. My grandparents moving across an ocean. My father working everyday of his life. My mother fighting for everything she's ever had. There has never been a day where I haven't known how entirely and fully I am loved. I have been selfish and disappointing and ugly and mean, but  still everyday I wake up in a life that feels like it's a gift. To those responsible, thank you for caring for me, and supporting me, and for always having faith that I won't disappoint. I will work hard for you and take care of you and I will try hard not to let you down. Thank you for everything, thank you for the life that I have. 

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