Love, Yourself (November)

Dear Jia,

November of last year you started really feeling the effects of your health problems. Fatigue was the biggest one. I'm not sure yet what we're going to do about it, but I'm hoping that by the time you read this, you've figured it out for the both of us.

You really started to think inwardly this month. Self esteem was big on your to do list and you wanted to make a difference. I hope you continue to do so.

Thanksgiving was amazing. You worked so hard to get everything done and it turned out great. This year here's a few tips. Make two turkeys because you're going to want leftovers this year. Also, when word spreads about your amazing food, there will be more people at your table this year.

This month you weighed 251 pounds, and you were dealing with a lot of swelling. I really hope you figure out what is with the swelling you get every now and then cause seriously, our feet and hands are so achy right now. Of course that might be because we were on our feet for three days straight preparing for Thanksgiving.

This is what you looked like in November 2010. One of your favourite pictures. Call Kristine and have her and Trey over so you can get another one and compare the two. It'll be good to see how you've (hopefully) shrunk, and how Trey has grown.

So take a picture of yourself today, November 2011 and post it tomorrow along with the progress you have made.

Love,

Yourself