DiabetesDadSaturday (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 […]
This question is asked by so many parents who have a child with diabetes. I asked it often and knew that because of my loyalty to the things that I have dedicated my life in the diabetes world after Kaitlyn’s diagnosis in 1992; that there was no way on earth that God, fate, or whatever one […]
While they sleep. Do they know we stare at them first? Do they know we think “…where can I do this without disturbing their sleep?” Do they know we want to do this as quickly as possible? Do they know we would stay all night, every night, if we could go without sleep? Do they […]
Aaron is my hero of the day because in a REALLY TOUGH situation, Aaron chose to move forward. Aaron has diabetes and is six years old. Over the weekend Aaron was at a birthday party and some kids said some things that were not nice about Aaron’s insulin pump (REALLY not nice, his mom stated he […]
(Editor’s note: at 1:56 EST I licensed a different ‘supermom’ photo and posted it—the previous one belonged to Leighann Calentine and I apologize if I confused anyone; and also to Leighann–it was used in error. Posted is the new one. Thank you.) TODAY’S POST BEGINS HERE: Now I’m sure there are exceptions to the rule that d-moms are […]
I read something today that made my heart skip a little bit and it is worth mentioning. It is worth us to take the time to remember. It is worth it to take the time to say; hey….I KNOW EXACTLY what you’re going through with diabetes………but I have no idea what it is like while […]