Dear Dad

Well, I'm crying. But I needed to read this. Thank you.

I'm sure wherever he is- he's very proud!

Joe that was very nice

My dad died a year ago - i could almost say the same thing you said. Thanks for putting in words what i have been feeling also!

I could have written the same letter to my mom who died 15 months ago. Thank you for sharing it with us. I think our parents would want something good to come of their early passing.

You're a very brave man for sharing that sir. I'm sure your father is proud of you

Dear Dad,

You died 2 years ago today and I miss you. You were loving, judged people by their character, laughed often, were really smart, and wickedly funny. With these things, I am trying to follow in your footsteps.

But Dad, you gave up in your 40's. You stopped eating right, exercising, and had a sedintary lifestyle. You died young. I'm in my 40s and had a physical and I was becoming you. I joined MFP, you would like it, it has so many great and funny people. I listed your life as my inspiration to get better. I wont be following your footsteps with this.

Every time I don't want to go to the gym- I remember how you couldn't walk up stairs and I go workout.
Every time I don't want to eat right- I remember how large and uncomfortable you were in your own skin and I eat healthy
Every time I want to sit around and do nothing- I remember all the events and people you missed and I go live life.

The greatest and worst gift you ever gave me was showing me what my life would be if I didnt change. I have become a healthier person, I'm sure you would be proud.

I miss you dearly,
your son

:sad: I can sympathise. My Daddy left this earth at age 41. He is one of my inspirations because he was a diabetic, and I saw what he went through. Unfortunately, he did not do it to himself. He was a tiny 10 year old boy thin as a rail when he was diagnosed. I miss him so much. The 21st would have been his 50th birthday. I want to make him proud by becoming healthy and avoiding diabetes. He would have wanted that for me. He was type 1 and I had to give him his shots, as a small child that is a heavy lesson to carry with me. Mom is now a type 2. She is only a little overweight, and it was a shock because she is not a sweet eater. She thinks that she got it from a blood tranfusion, it has never been proven but it does make sense because she wasn't diabetic before she received 2 units of blood and now she is. And the thing is that type 2 diabetes means your enzymes don't cooperate with the insulin your pancreas secretes, your pancreas is working but your blood doesn't break it down and metabolize it to regulate blood glucose levels. I don't know but either way, both parents had/have it and I don't want it. I can't stand to be pricked in the finger, I know the new machines test the arm but I still want to avoid diabetes at all costs. So in short, my Daddy is my inspiration too, I want to wear his coats, he was so tiny, I need to make it to at least a size 10 to fit in them. My Mommy is and inspiration too, Since she was diagnosed she has been strict with her diet and is regulating it with her diet and natural supplements. I am very proud of her. I need to follow her example. I eat sweets still and I am considered morbidly obese according to my Wii Fit. I am trying to change that. So here :drinker: is to your Daddy and may his memory live on in you forever. I know he is proud. :smooched:

Okay, I am in tears right now . This is straight from your heart and is almost exactly what I would say to my grandmother. May your father's memory forever live in your heart. A toast to your father and to you :drinker:

Oh my, this is an amazing letter to your dad. I came here this morning to get motivated and this really hit me hard. As with the others, I have tears in my eyes while typing this. Thank you for sharing. *Hugs*

wow! is very touching.. the birth of my lil Princess it what motivated me to get in better shape. I know your dad is very proud of you...

So very touching! Thank you for sharing.

This is a very poignant post and I'm sorry for your loss, truly sorry.

I just experienced the 1 year anniversary of my Mother's death on Friday, as well. It was a milestone, a hurdle and an achievement.

Well I'm in tears but God Bless & Good Luck hope it works out ok for you