How are you today?

[Jay]

For 23 years, my parents watched me ruining my life and health to the edge by being morbid obese. Then they witnessed the same son fought every single day for 6 years to become a new active, healthy and positive young man. They were to able to witness the whole evolution whilst they are still alive.

Being who I am today is the greatest gift that I could have given to my parents in my lifetime. Well, beside being a good son and a human being.

Whilst I did this whole weight loss thing solely for me, I'm happy that I'm able to share my journey with my family particularly my parents. I hope I've made them very proud.

I know that my family will never be able to accept my sexuality and that is fine with me. Their rejection will not cease my oath to be a good son and a human being.

I can never forget how my parents took care of me when I was in the hospital for my first surgery. I wasn't allowed to move from my bed for a week. It wasn't the nurses who 'cleaned' me up. It was my parents. I had to hold myself from tears when they cleaned me. It wasn't due to embarrassment. It was purely heartfelt. I was able to feel the beauty of love from my mom and dad from every single touch.

I'm not perfect but my parents raised me very well. I'm proud to be their son and I will continue to make them proud.

P.S: I've completely forgotten. I dedicate this song to my lovely parents, family, friends in real life and Gayspeak for supporting me. Yes, this is same Bobby McFerrin who made Don't Worry, Be Happy.