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Since she was born, Zh’Nae has been completely dependent on a ventilator because her muscles were just too weak to help her breathe on her own. When she was just 7-months-old, she was diagnosed with having Centronuclear Myopathy, a disorder that completely robs all of the body’s muscles of any strength. Because of this, Zh’Nae cannot move, is completely dependent on her caretakers and must rely on a wheelchair for mobility. Zh’Nae has endured eight surgeries for her condition and will soon undergo another to straighten her feet.

It was a nurse who was familiar with Zh’Nae’s story who referred the little girl to children’s charity Kids Wish Network to possibly have a wish granted. Once her paperwork was received, it wasn’t long before Zh’Nae’s wish approved; she wished to meet her favorite singer, Trey Songz.

“It was real nice,” said Zh’Nae’s mother Jeanette of her daughter’s wish.

A limo arrived at their Richmond home to take Zh’Nae, Jeanette and Zh’Nae’s grandmother to the Landmark Theater to meet Trey Songz in person.

According to Jeanette, the award-winning R&B artist could not have been nicer to his little fan. Not only did he sit and talk to her, but he also brought a Build-A-Bear stuffed bear, some toys and a handheld video camera with a message and a song that he had recorded on it earlier just for Zh’Nae.

“He just spent time with her…she was very happy,” said Jeanette. For both mother and daughter, the whole experience was a wonderful wish-come-true: Zh’Nae met her hero and Jeanette saw the joy that her little girl felt.

Kids Wish Network would like to thank the following for helping to make Zh’Nae’s wish extra special: Trey Songz and James Limousine.