Water Your Grass

Why investing in your health may be the most important gift you ever give your family

“I’m going to slaughter your father,” is what Isaiah and Isaac heard one morning last week.

Isaac, completely innocent, asked, “What does slaughter mean?”

Before we could answer, Isaiah chimed in confidently and said, “Mommy is going to kill Dad.”

To my defense, Isaac immediately protested, “No Mom, don’t do it!”

Ellen graciously reassured him that she wasn’t going to kill his daddy… at least not today.

“You know why I’m not going to kill your dad?” she asked.

I waited with great anticipation, fully expecting my beautiful bride to explain that she wouldn’t kill me because of her unwavering love.

Her actual reason?

“Isaac, do you know how much trouble I would be in if I killed your father?”

Yes—your local chiropractor is still alive solely because prison would be unpleasant.

Which brings me to the topic of love.

For those of you with more than one child—before the second, third, or fourth arrived, did you ever wonder, How am I going to love this new baby when I’ve already given all my love to the first?

As silly as it sounds, it’s a real thought. And yet, as parents of multiple children quickly learn, love doesn’t divide—it multiplies. It grows. It expands. It never runs out.

With my weight loss, I have only one regret: I wish I had done it sooner.

With the increased energy, I’m a better husband (sometimes) and a much better father.

Ethan and Evan will never remember a heavy, sluggish dad—but Isaiah and Isaac will. And while that brings moments of shame and guilt, I hope what they remember more is the grit, the discipline, and the dedication it took to change.

The path back to health is a rugged road—often less traveled. But speaking from the other side, I can tell you: it’s worth it.

There’s a famous quote, “The grass is greener where you water it,” reminding us that we must pour back into ourselves if we want to better serve others.

Sure, we can invest in stocks, bonds, real estate, and all the rest—but investing in our health, both mentally and physically, changes everything.

My prayer is that my story serves as a light of encouragement and a beacon of hope for you. That’s why I want to share my full story. I’ve put it all together in an e-book—and I want you to have it for free. Completely free.

https://mosierfamilychiropractic.com/products/out-of-the-chair-a-faith-based-guide-to-sustainable-weight-loss-free-ebook

If it helps even one person reclaim their life, then the months spent writing it was worth it.

Recently, a patient of mine who also lost a significant amount of weight came in and told me she’d lost 70 pounds. We high-fived, and I asked how much more confident she feels. Obviously—a lot. Some of that comes from aesthetics, but most of it comes from knowing she’s doing everything she can for her health and for her family.

Let’s start watering our grass with one healthy habit investment—today.

 

Your friend,
Dr. Mosier