Dear H & A,

Life has a way of teaching us about balance. We talk often about money, about saving, and making smart financial choices. Yet, today I’m compelled to talk about another kind of wealth, one that often gets overshadowed by our chase for material success: our health.

My younger days were spent with a fiery determination, often sacrificing my well-being for that alluring promise of financial stability. Money felt like the absolute goal. But as the years went by, and as I held both of you in my arms, a realization dawned: No fortune can compensate for a moment lost in sickness.

Our family, as you might come to learn, carries a genetic predisposition. We have a history of high cholesterol and heart blockages. These aren’t just words, but potential challenges that I might have passed onto you. To lower these risks, to ensure that I am there for every milestone in your lives, I recognize the urgent need to prioritize my health. Exercise isn’t just a choice; it’s a commitment I make to myself and to both of you.

The birth of you, A, brought immense joy but also disrupted routines. Late nights, early mornings, and the sheer exhaustion of new parenthood meant my exercise regimen took a back seat. Yet, every day as I see both of you grow, that silent reminder to get back to it becomes louder.

H, your kind gestures to our neighbors, your sharing, and your innate sense of care remind me daily that wealth isn’t just in our bank accounts. It’s in the moments we share, the memories we create, and the health that lets us enjoy it all.

So, my darlings, as you navigate the world’s complexities, remember always to strike a balance. Wealth is not just about the accumulation of money; it’s about enjoying the moments that money can’t buy. Prioritize your health, cherish it, for it’s the most precious asset you have. And in that harmony between health and wealth, you’ll uncover life’s true riches.

With all my love,

Dad