My heartfelt gratitude and determination, moved by my parents' endless love and sacrifice.

 

Expressing Gratitude

Dear Parents, through this letter, I would like to reflect on the trajectory of my life and convey my heartfelt gratitude for the boundless love, sacrifice, and warm teachings you have given me. Beyond merely expressing my thanks, I want to confess the deep meaning that love has left in my life and share how I intend to remember and live by that love in the future.

Warm Childhood

In my childhood, my parents' touch was always warm. The world was still unfamiliar and mysterious, but within it, I always found stability in my parents' gaze and embrace. Their presence by my bedside during illness, and their unwavering participation in every school event went beyond simple memories; they are a living testament of love that still lifts my heart. All those moments guided me like a map, becoming crucial lessons in understanding and navigating the world.

Challenge and Parental Teachings

I faced countless challenges while growing up, but my parents' voices were always by my side. During elementary school, when I was exhausted from competition and failure, the words my parents said—'What you learn in the process is more important than success'—became more than just simple comfort; they became a guiding principle in my life. That teaching helped me grow into a person who does not fear mistakes and values the act of learning itself.

Anxiety About the Future and Overcoming It

When I became a high school student, I was often overwhelmed by anxiety about the future and self-doubt. During those times, you quietly approached me and said, 'As long as you don't give up, you can overcome any difficulty.' Those words quietly, yet firmly settled within me, becoming the strength to believe in myself. In every moment of uncertainty, my parents' love always held me up and gave me the courage to move forward again.

Attitude toward life after becoming a university student

When I became a university student and stepped into a new chapter of life marked by independence and responsibility, my parents' physical presence grew distant, yet the attitudes they taught me became the core of my life. The belief that 'if there is will and responsibility, the path will surely open' instilled in me the ability to endure failures, persistently solve problems, and, most importantly, design my own life. That teaching will remain my values and compass for life going forward.

Precious Connection with Parents

However, what resonates the most is the connection with my parents filled with love and understanding. They could read my heart without me saying a word, and those moments of laughter and tears together were the purest scenes that showcased what it means to be human. Even when there were differing opinions, their patience and consideration became a valuable lesson on how to love others in my relationships.

Remembering the love and teachings of my parents

Now that I have become an adult, I have come to realize more clearly how precious the deep and wide love of my parents has been as a blessing. Life is busy and intense, so I often delay expressing my gratitude, leaving a sense of guilt in my heart, but through this writing, I want to express my sincere feelings. I am truly grateful and love you deeply.

Commitment for the Future

I will not forget the love and teachings that my parents have shown me, and I will live by practicing those values in my life. I will reach out more often, express myself more often, and even if I cannot repay them as much as they have done for me, I will live by emulating their spirit. The warm seeds that my parents have sown in my life will continue to help me grow strong in the future.

Letter Closing

As I conclude this letter, I would like to reiterate once again. Mom and Dad, I love you so much, and I sincerely thank you. Please always be healthy and stay by my side for a long time. I will remember that love and live a life that is not ashamed of it. With love, gratitude, and respect, from your child.