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Killed in the Line of Duty 3 Days Ago…..Daddy Represented at Kindergarten Graduation by 400 Comrades!

FROM THE PHOENIX NEWS — (Came to me from my friend Brian Curry, he too a man who heroically volunteered as a community fireman when he lived on Long Island, who now resides in Arizona—-thanks Brian for sharing the initial report) Hundreds of Phoenix police officers converged on a Valley school Wednesday morning in a show of support […]

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What Does the Mom of My Boyfriend Think…..Questions; I seek Answers?

Yesterday I posted an incredible video about a young man who allowed the last months of his life to be recorded.  It was a powerful and moving tribute to a remarkable person in a battle he had no chance to win, except he did win because his battle was NOT about living or dying.  Just […]

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For 23 Minutes…..Your Heart Will Stop…..That is All I’ll Say

This video will touch every fiber in your heart and your soul……..trust me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NjKgV65fpo I am a diabetes dad. Please visit my Diabetes Dad FB Page and hit ‘like’

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A GIANT Steps Down: Bob Pearlman President & CEO of the DRIF

It is with huge mixed emotions I share the following news.  Below is the press release as stated by the DRIF. My boss, my mentor, and my friend—-there is not one single parent or person with diabetes who should not be grateful for the work Bob has done over the past 20 years.. I will […]

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Graduation……Diabetes? Be a Little Prouder than Others.

  The pomp.  The circumstances.  Graduation time. I find it so exciting to see all over the DOC (Diabetes Online Community) pictures of all of our kids graduating.  Promise of a future.  Proud parents.  And all with good reason. I remember, like it was yesterday, when a medical professional placed their arm around my shoulders and […]

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BLOG WEEK ENTRY 7: Share the love

This week is blog week and we, the DOC Bloggers, have all been given a title for each day of the week and asked to write on this topic.  The seventh and final entry into blog week we are asked to address the following title:  Share the love as we speak/write/share of the blogs we liked best this […]