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Jay's Parents
TOM & MARIANN ECKERT. My parents... where to begin?
I have become the man I am because of the great, caring and loving people that they are. My mom wears her heart on her sleeve and is quick to put food in your mouth while asking you several questions, without taking a single breath. Although she doesn't necessarily smile well in photos (EXCEPT the one found above), her beautiful smile in real life is infectious and can turn a bad day around. My dad, unlike my mom, does not wear his heart on his sleeve. But, he has his own way of showing how he cares. Whether it is by following us out to the car, rain, shine, sleet or snow, and giving me a hug and telling me to "watch out for the crazies on the road" every time before I leave with Carolyn, or that look he has in his eyes as we all sit around the dinner table as a family.
My parents both worked so hard to make sure that Corey, Melissa and I had every opportunity to succeed and be happy. I cannot ever list everything that makes me so appreciative and thankful to have them as our parents. Nor could I ever thank them enough for everything they have done for us, or tell them how much I love them both.