Birthday Parties, Forties, Cake & Family

I believe the best thing about a big party is getting to see family and friends that you don't often get to see due to distance and time. Time gets away from us all as we make our way through life.

Today is the birthday of someone very special in my life. My fiancé and very soon to be husband (if everything goes according to plan!) He entered my life some years ago. He was reserved and quiet. Exactly the kind of person I enjoyed yakking to. We lost contact and it was some years before we bumped into each other again.

This time he wasn't so quiet and reserved. I am glad he wasn't as we may have missed this opportunity to be happy. I remember the Christmas dinner he was introduced to the family. I think he was sweating. Even more so when he said he's going to ask my parents' permission (the very noble way of him) to marry me. I heard about his nerves afterwards.

Taking up the position of step father without a falter in his step. Providing us with tremendous support and love during some great and tough times. After my fibro diagnosis and taking medication that ballooned my weight, he still loves with all his being.

We celebrated his 40th birthday a month in advance on the 11th of November opposed to the 15th of December because many people wouldn't be able to make it over the Christmas season. It was a lovely gathering of family, and I got to meet his rather extensive one. We jokingly refer to the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". My family is the small, reserved one and his enormous family as the party slingers.

Most importantly, we had fun. He danced and jolled with his brothers which I am sure hasn't happened in years and we are so lucky to be in such a position to have that. I am so lucky that this man came along when he did and swept me off my feet. Of course, I told him there will be no sweeping me off my feet and carrying me over the threshold on our wedding. A). I have seen enough fail videos to know what lies down that road. B). I am relatively big.

So to this special man in my life. Thank you for going all out for us. We appreciate all you do. May you bless us with many more years to come. We love you lots!

We would like to thank everyone that came, every one of you made it special for Michal. Thanks to the caterers Shefit, their food was amazing! And thank you to Ayesha for the beautiful (and delicious) birthday cake. If anyone is looking for help food wise for an event in the Teksa area, check these people out!

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