I have one. I have one. I have two. I have two. Standard protocol as the members of the EMS notified each other of each hand they had placed as they raised the gurney into the ambulance, thus designating they each had a firm grasp of the injured patient. There was a bump and a small laceration […]
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Who is YOUR Chief of Staff?
In the diabetes world; who is YOUR chief of staff? I love this clip from The West Wing. (sorry about the subtitles, but the other ones that contained these words were much longer, this one is only about 30 seconds) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSQCSb2jark As we continue our travels on this diabetes journey; who is that person who […]
Years ago I had the wonderful experience to help two different families at two different times. Little Anthony and Kevin both had cancer, incurable cancer. The results were known and even though both gave a valiant fight and underwent almost every treatment available, eventually the battle was lost. With each day that went by I […]
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The “BAG”!
Diabetes bag. It contains the lifeline for diabetes. In as much as those with diabetes would like it smaller, more ‘hide-able’–it has become part of our terminology as much as anything else. It started as the diabetes supply bag; it became your diabetes bag, and after a certain amount of time it became known as just […]
I do not know where this phrase came from but I love it. I first read about it on Sandy Struss’ page and if she is the creator of the word….thank you. She also has demonstrated her incredible skills in fulfilling what that phrase means. If she is not the creator of the word, whoever […]
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“It’s My Son”. Last Nite.
Saturday (tomorrow) was to be special. I guess, it still will be. I took two vacation days to arrange finishing touches for Rob’s High School graduation party to take place this weekend. Much activity as we planned for those who will be attending. Many of Rob’s friends and other family members and neighborhood friends in a day […]