Happy Birthday Zman!

Happy 13th Birthday Zman!

This is Zman at about 2 1/2 months old...maybe three months.

This is Zman on his 1st Birthday.

This is Zman a few days before his 13th Birthday!

This is Zman now, a teenager!

My Dearest Zman,

Thirteen years ago on May 20th I gave birth to a precious little boy who gave my life meaning. That little boy gave me a reason to live today, dream tomorrow, and cherish yesterday. That little boy has grown up to be a handsome little man. That little boy is you. You are my world, you are the reason for my drive and determination.

I am very proud of you for being you, not the kid who society says you should be. Yes, I may get discouraged and angry at times with some of the crazy things you do. But I have to sit back and remember that the crazy things that you do, make you...you! We all make mistakes and there is nothing wrong with that as long as you learn from your mistakes.

I am very happy to have you in my life and I want you to have the best birthday.

Love,

Mom

Thank you!

Thank you all for the prayers. My hubby had his tests done today and we were told by the doctors that everything looks fine. He has been diagnosed with Wolfs Parkinson White Syndrome. Basically that means that he has more than one electrical line going through his heart and could cause his heart rhythm to be erratic. We were told by the doctor today that many people have this syndrome and do not even know it. As long as he feels fine and does not have any problems then everything should be fine.

So after spending the day with my hubby and going through three doctors appointments I am glad to say that things are moving forward with his bariatric surgery. I tease him that he will leave me when he is all skinny but he has assured me that he is doing this because he wants to be able to be with me for many, many years to come. My goal of this is that we are going to go back to the weight loss group meetings and we are going to stand up and tell the group that one of us had bariatric surgery and one did not...can you tell? I have to learn how to cook all over again and I have to be his partner in this so we are getting two weight losses for the price of one.

Thanks again for all of your prayers, they were greatly appreciated and helped tremendously.

Wish us luck!