Dear Mom and Dad, this is the longest I've spent debating over how to write this letter. This must be the 100th draft. Because this decision means so much to me, I hope you will consider it wisely. This decision is all about my wants...wishes....and passion. Please focus on the betterment of me as you read through this. What I am about to say to the both of you will upset you very much. I'm sure you are going to protest but my mind is already made up. Please take a second and gather yourself so that you will fully understand the weight of my decision. I have chosen to drop out of college. This is the big news. The reason I have made such a decision is not because anything bad has happened. I am actaully very thankful I came to college. It has opened my eyes and taught me that I should live life for myself, to seek what I want in life. And I have decided that college is not for me. I do not want a life planned out for me. And so I am taking what funds I have and am moving to Europe to discover what I truly am. As you read this, I am on my way via plane to London. I love you both very much, and ya'll have been everything I could have asked more. This is a time when I need to be alone, but your support is much apprecitated. Love Your Son



Dear Matt,
Upon reading your letter, we are at the utmost point of dissapointment. As your parents, we are greatly afraid for your safety and well-being. However, realizing that you are now an adult, and that your life up to now as always been planned, we do see where your desire to leave comes from. Our love for you will not ever end even though our desire to see you succeed overwhelmes us and your decision does not seem much hopeful. We are your parents, we raised you and will not let you go. You have to much potential to put it to waste so please do not this. I know that you will continue to live a life in light of the Lord. We love you like you will never know and our prayers will always be with you. Please continue to write us is our only wish. Love Mom and Dad.