Colleen,
I just wanted to say a few things because I don’t tell you things all the time but I should. Not all kids that are given step parents are lucky enough to have one that cares so much for them. Even if we didn’t get along because of reasons that don’t matter anymore, I now know that you always had my best intentions in mind. I now realize that my dad, you and my mom have each given a different parenting style which has made me better. Thanks for everything you do!! Love ya