It’s deleted. For so many the thought of not having diabetes is about as surreal a feeling as one could ever imagine. As I spoke to many people who had diabetes, I was surprised at the responses. Don’t get me wrong, every one of them stated that they long for a cure but the thought […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day. Those who know, know they have my heart. But the islet cell picture in the shape of the heart, that I posted today, was discovered by one of the Researchers at the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) and given to the world to use. That simple gesture of sharing with the world is indicative […]
What about your child or spouse who does not have diabetes? (And for those who are old enough, what about mom and/or dad.) When is the last time you said to them, “Hey you are pretty special and thank you for being there in this household where diabetes demands so much”. When is the last time you […]
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Do We Still Dare to Dream?
Set the stage. A young president. Houston, Texas, September 12th, 1962. In front of 40,000 people at Rice Stadium President Kennedy stated: The vast stretches of the unknown, and the unanswered, and the unfinished; far outstretched our collective comprehension. This speech was a continuationof President Kennedy’s drive to push the limits of our space program […]
A rose is just a rose is the saying. Another is a rose by any other name is still a rose. But what if the cost of just one rose could make a difference in a child’s life. What if instead of giving 12 roses to your loved one this year you only gave eleven. […]
The ambulance driver, in his rescue car, pulled in our driveway. “Do you want to come in?” “No. I’m good. Need to be by the radio.” “OK. Busy?” I ask. “Nonstop.” He answers. I enter in the house as Kaitlyn leaves. She is not planning to stay the night… “But I don’t know. In any […]