Mom/Dad:
Being so far away makes it difficult to show you both how much I love you.
I would not be the person I am if not for the support you have provided. You both worked very hard to provide for our family and yet you were always with us when we needed you most.
You were great role models. I remember you at every rugby match and swim meet cheering me on. You always stood up for what you believed and showed me it is OK to be different.
I admit, as a teenager, I definitely thought I was smarter than you but as an adult I now realize how wrong I was. The lessons I didn’t listen to then, I am learning from now.
As I reflect on those days when I was still home I also n0w recognize that I missed so many opportunities to learn more. I’ve followed grandma’s recipe exactly but the biscuits are just not the same. I would love to have a garden like Dad’s but I have no clue where to start. And how were you always so patient with us? Arrgg I wish I could learn that!
I am not sure if I will ever be able to learn these things from you, but there is one more thing I would appreciate your help with, my finances.
You always made this look so easy. I know we were not rich but you were always able to provide, even when Dad was out of work that one year.

Retirement for me is still many years away, but I’d like it to be much sooner. The next time we are over to visit, would you be willing to help me review my finances and provide me some advice on how I can improve.
Mom, Dad; I promise, I will listen this time!
Love