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Looking back on the memory of the past year…when I had my 37th birthday, I didn’t expect to meet this man that I have fallen head over heels for…I didn’t expect to “meet” and get to know such wonderful buddies.  I have to admit that I am so very blessed.  Almost one year ago, I met this wonderful man that loves me just the way I am but supports me in my weight loss journey and being healthier.  I have “met” and become so close to Nancy, Lori, Anj, Debbie and Nicole…Kama and I were already friends.  It’s amazing to me that we are all so close even though we’ve  not ever met face to face.  I know that I have had my trials and tribulations during my 37th year with the migraines and having to be put on blood pressure meds, but in my 38th year, I will get off the blood pressure meds and I will figure out my triggers for my migraines and try to avoid them.  I’m making strides…although sometimes not as often as I’d like, but I’m making them.  In my 38th year, I am stronger than I was in my 28th year.  In my 38th year, I have more knowledge than I did in my 28th year.  In my 38th year, I have the ability to reach my goal weight…here’s to my 38th year!  I never expected to be here, I never expected to be this in love, I never expected to have such wonderful friends and family…but here I am…so blessed!

It’s going to be a stressful week, but hopefully a much better one.  Chris will be meeting my former attorney/boss/friend on Tuesday night.  This will be the first time they have met and she will get to meet the kids.  I’m looking forward to it since I know she will be able to see how we feel about each other when she meets us.  I think most everyone can see it.  This week will include some firsts…I have my first mammogram on Wednesday.  I’m DEFINITELY going to get a handle on things in my 38th year!  As Garth sung so well years ago…I might have missed the pain, but I’d have missed the dance.  I wouldn’t miss this dance for anything!