Youth Speaker/Advocate for Children of Alcoholics

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Monday, March 29, 2010

Dear Mom and Dad

Dear Mom and Dad,

I'm not sure where to begin, but to say thank you again. See, I just finished watching the movie, "The Blind Side" with Sandra Bullock in it. The movie reminded me of the sacrifices that you made for me when you took me in, and the countless hours of love that you poured into me. You were my voice when I didn't have one, became my advocate, and brought me up as one of your own.

Words can never express the gratitude and love that I have for you two. God went above and beyond when He answered my prayers for a new family. I know that I didn't become anything great, like the boy in the movie. But I want you to know that I know my life is better today than what it would of been had you not taken me in. Because of you two I know and believe that God hears our prayers and answers them.

I pray that God will give me a heart of compassion and a love for others like He gave to you. So, once again I say thank you for taking in a broken hearted fifteen year old little girl. To you I owe everything. You both mean the world to me, and without you two I would be lost today. I love you mom and dad!

xoxo
Cherish "Tanner"