Dear Dad and Mom

Dear Dad and Mom,

Happy Fathers Day Dad.

Mom. Dad. This one is for you.

I don't always say it, and I definitely don't say it often enough: I love the both of you from the bottom of my heart. Because of you I am who I have become today, for better and for worse - but mostly for better. I have become successful in so many ways (and if I have not told you I am quite happy) and many of my successes are because you have always stood by my side helping me along. Thank you. For everything.

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask that you take care of yourselves. It is no secret that us Smiths are not blessed with great health. Several of us are diabetic (or close t0 it) and/or have thyroid issues, heart issues, weight issues and the list goes on. And several of us don't take the best care of these problems. In a way I am asking out of selfishness but I am giving myself permission to be a little selfish about this. Dad I want you to walk me down the aisle at my wedding and Mom I want you to make cookies for your grandkids. I want you to continue to be here by my side helping me find more successes for as long as God will allow it, and you have the free will to prolong that.

I love you two very much and I am so lucky to be a part of such an amazing supportive family. You two have given me so much including my strength and will to take my health into my own hands - for that I am eternally grateful. So again: Thank you.

I love you,
Kate

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Shout out to Mom and Dad

Quote of the day: I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich. - M*A*S*H

What I ate today:
2 Lemon Poppy Seed muffins
Apple
Chicken and Steak (small piece of each)
Lite potato salad
Salad
Corn on the cob
Cantaloupe
Grapes
Handful of nuts
Lite flour chocolate cupcake


Weigh in: 164 down 6 pounds

xo
-K