Patty Alameda:  

Life Life is really good. I re-acquainted with an old friend who is my best friend ever!! I am helping him build his art business to fulfill some of his dreams at the same time as following through on some of my own dreams. I never knew life could be so good with your partner being your best friend ever. I have four children who have been the light of my life and probably saved it more times than I can count. I have one child still at home but she is 17 and she has starting spreading her own wings. I guess it is just a matter of time before they don't really need mom as much. I believe our children are a picture of ourselves, but improved. My three boys are all in the military and I hope and pray that they make it home safely along with all of our other military personnel. I am very proud of my children as they all work and all have healthy goals in life. I have one granddaughter who is probably smarter than most adults. I can't believe at six years old how she can carry on an adult conversation. I have recently lost 85# after carrying around this weight for over 20 years. I would...Expand for more