I find it interesting that we become absolutely livid over the fact that a missed-diagnosis can happen with diabetes and yet, when something happens in our child’s life regarding their health we immediately ‘chalk it up’ to it being caused by diabetes and figure it ‘just comes with the territory’. My point: we do not automatically become medical […]
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In a comment to yesterday’s article, Wendy so aptly commented, “This disease is not for the faint of heart.” She’s right. I have also over-used the word ‘Stolen’ over the last few days because it’s the perfect word for what has been done to our lives and in various aspects of our lives. Stolen. I’m sorry if […]
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Stolen Relationships
I recently have written articles entitled ‘Stolen Childhood’ and ‘Stolen Parenthood’ and today I add, Stolen Relationship to that list. It’s important to describe the meaning of the word relationship. If you are looking for any advice to help you along on your roadway with your spouse/partner; that will not be coming from me……I’m far […]
In case you did not know, one of my past-life involvement was with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades. My title: Pilot. My Job: To make sure those large balloons get from point A to point B with a crew of about 50-70 people (depending on the year and the size of the balloon of which […]
I have been in Florida for part of this week doing many business endeavors and the talk around the town is Hurricane Erika who could be heading directly this way…….or not…..or…well….maybe. Truth is, keeping an eye on it is probably the best way to describe the feeling of people around town. A friend of mine is […]
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Stolen Parenthood
As a follow-up to my article of Stolen Childhood, I turn my attention to us, being parents. Today I aptly entitle my article; Stolen Parenthood. There is an anticipated joy that becomes apparent when we know we will be parents. The responsibility, as we are all fully aware, is tremendous. Every decision we make is […]