tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post1928119849850173098..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: Changing of the guard.Merihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-19297765088561575732011-02-11T12:16:55.348-08:002011-02-11T12:16:55.348-08:00Meri,
What a beautiful post. I can really feel yo...Meri,<br /><br />What a beautiful post. I can really feel your love for your cousin Tood, and the unspoken protection he provided you and your family through all the long nights.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325643273216421296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-725315599747496142011-02-04T11:25:14.751-08:002011-02-04T11:25:14.751-08:00i was just randomly reminiscing today about the li...i was just randomly reminiscing today about the little travel alarm clock my mom used to pack in with my snacks to remind me to eat them every morning when i was in elementary school. the thought just popped into my head while i was on my lunch break and made me smile. Thank God for great Moms too :)Stephiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744376846424609449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-56691437575457509982011-02-04T08:55:56.396-08:002011-02-04T08:55:56.396-08:00I have now added something new to my 'first ti...I have now added something new to my 'first time I ...... ' list, thanks to you Meri.<br /><br />This is the first time I cried over an alarm clock. Not even a broken one! No, no. Just one who is old and sentimental and had been steady as a rock one who was replaced by new technology.<br /><br />::sigh::<br /><br /><br />These are the type of posts I really love. Full of humor, real life and gut wrenching tears. Ahhhhhhh.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826248976364694184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-76165448350904896262011-02-04T05:12:41.063-08:002011-02-04T05:12:41.063-08:00lol I have to admit. I rarely use my alarm clocks ...lol I have to admit. I rarely use my alarm clocks (yep, I said clockS, plural LOL!). I have an alarm clock in the bedroom--hubby uses it mostly for work. I have one in the living room that I bought thinking Id use it at night between checks, or during the afternoon while kids are in school. But, I think Ive only ever used it maybe twice, both times were during daylight hours lol! I have had this sleep pattern for the last 2 yrs and 4 months. I stay up most of the night (if not all night), take a nap after dinner (so lay down around 6pm) and sleep till about 11pm or 11:30pm, depending on what time hubby wakes me up before he lays down. He does the bedtime snack routine, bathes the kids, etc. while I nap. Then I start my day all over again. I have tried changing my sleep patterns, but, internal clocks are harder to change than physical alarm clocks LOL!<br /><br />There are times that I have laid down between night checks though, and did not set the alarm in the living room because I was afraid it would wake up the kids or hubby at 3am lol! Those nights, like some other ppl here that have commented (and like you with your new alarm clock lol!), I usually wind up waking up every 15-20 mins, checking the time, to make sure I dont oversleep! LOL!Dawn at Sugar Free Candylandhttp://www.sugarfreecandyland.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-79066438616322069432011-02-01T09:56:13.900-08:002011-02-01T09:56:13.900-08:00what a sweet gift that gave so much for so long.what a sweet gift that gave so much for so long.elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421476756576577774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-33221803435651331762011-01-31T18:25:32.234-08:002011-01-31T18:25:32.234-08:00Oh Meri! I loved this! What sweet memories. I...Oh Meri! I loved this! What sweet memories. I'd never part with that clock. Funny how something so simple can be so profound. I think the alarm clock could be an official D Mama symbol!Hallie Addingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-11698609975001415892011-01-31T17:01:54.978-08:002011-01-31T17:01:54.978-08:00I gotta stop reading your blog because you make me...I gotta stop reading your blog because you make me cry so often. Not really. Couldn't give you up, 'cause I adore you so much. Last night was a rare 3-alarm night for me, so can only imagine what you do every single night. I've got it easy, and you inspire me. <3 MoFive Bears A-Blogginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797241538907067302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-14885671658884691672011-01-31T16:50:50.802-08:002011-01-31T16:50:50.802-08:00So touching. Who knew the depth of power an alarm ...So touching. Who knew the depth of power an alarm clock could have?Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-67010081807225411952011-01-31T16:04:21.614-08:002011-01-31T16:04:21.614-08:00who would have thought a story about an alarm cloc...who would have thought a story about an alarm clock could bring tears to my eyes! As always, Meri, you have a way with words. Such a beautiful story.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490374648906561675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-59097338721979957502011-01-31T15:39:40.621-08:002011-01-31T15:39:40.621-08:00I remember Todd, and how hard and surprising his d...I remember Todd, and how hard and surprising his death was to the whole family--especially our brother. Everyone loved to give him a hard time; maybe the clock's static and longevity was his way of giving you a hard time over those years. Love that picture.Laura and Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15574515665810192829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-66926726566718487052011-01-31T15:04:29.215-08:002011-01-31T15:04:29.215-08:00Todd's alarm clock has a very special story......Todd's alarm clock has a very special story...you ought to print this out and wrap it up for safe keeping. One day, there may come a day that you pull out this trusty companion to share it with someone. <br /><br />I love this precious story. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704298016041843194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-86615919924101402072011-01-31T13:29:56.289-08:002011-01-31T13:29:56.289-08:00God bless cousin Todd. I believe I would have lik...God bless cousin Todd. I believe I would have liked him! I love the idea of Todd helping you to watch over your boys. Missed your "voice", glad you're back.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-26425146070953083872011-01-31T12:40:57.188-08:002011-01-31T12:40:57.188-08:00The memory associated with that alarm clock is wor...The memory associated with that alarm clock is worth preserving, even if the clock itself has seen better days! A college roommate/friend of mine passed away from cancer a few years ago and he was similarly quite young. I had gone to my sister's in Florida for Christmas that year (the first time ever away from my parents') and I remember him calling me that Christmas morning, which was completely unexpected. He already had cancer at the time, but the call is one of those things that stand out in my memory. I think the alarm clock is a symbol, and one that doesn't necessarily need to be discarded but can be saved even if you migrate to using a newer alarm clock. Some things are worth saving not for the item themselves, but for the associations that go with them.Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-42195678829366451562011-01-31T12:15:55.097-08:002011-01-31T12:15:55.097-08:00Donna and I believe without a doubt that my grandm...Donna and I believe without a doubt that my grandmother, who died in 2007, has visited us several times and has rescued Jacob from a low twice... so don't doubt that Lawton isn't the only one watching over the boys.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222732886474676100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-88495662741151946442011-01-31T11:58:42.619-08:002011-01-31T11:58:42.619-08:00I think of all of the posts I have read by you, th...I think of all of the posts I have read by you, this may well be a favorite, Meri.<br /><br />Such a sweet story. Thank you for sharing. And good luck with the new guy on duty! ;o)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07096733957672343933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-53533774639886133122011-01-31T11:34:38.250-08:002011-01-31T11:34:38.250-08:00He sounds like a card and I can imagine him lookin...He sounds like a card and I can imagine him looking down saying "Can't believe you kept it that long!" <br /><br />Sometimes it's the simplest things that make our hearts sing.Renatahttp://www.thediabeticduo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-40919767456639977692011-01-31T11:27:10.009-08:002011-01-31T11:27:10.009-08:00Wonderful story!! I use my cell phone alarms (beca...Wonderful story!! I use my cell phone alarms (because I can set 3 alarm times for the night) and with each passing cell phone I FREAK out about trusting it! Just another little secret all D Moms share!<br /><br />Im happy to hear your alarm clock from someone SO special was in fact, him as your guardian angel as well for so long :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009502794324247532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-1827089019453330412011-01-31T11:17:11.417-08:002011-01-31T11:17:11.417-08:00Tearing up over here in VT! What a wonderful stor...Tearing up over here in VT! What a wonderful story about your cousin and the "trusty" ol' alarm clock. <br /><br />BTW...I can totally relate to the not knowing the alarm clock bit and waking up every hour to make sure it isn't time to wake up yet...not trusting the "new guy" on duty.<br /><br />Love ya Meri!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-43774144260491493522011-01-31T11:06:11.407-08:002011-01-31T11:06:11.407-08:00Meri-I'm so sorry for your loss. I am sure ev...Meri-I'm so sorry for your loss. I am sure even many years later the tenderness is still there. Loss definitely hurts and seems to come and go with no warning. <br /> <br />I'd love to hear how B likes the ihome, too...I was thinking about getting one for my nephew. What a good deal.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.com