tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post4833106648904228737..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: The most awesome thing I have done, in spite of diabetes is...Merihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-23087234656528562842011-02-23T18:41:27.268-08:002011-02-23T18:41:27.268-08:00You are my hero! I love this post! I often think ...You are my hero! I love this post! I often think of you and your family when I get the "thought" about Jack (Ellie's little brother) and whether he may someday have a D-day. I think for me I will feel bad for him, I won't have the fear like I did with Ellie because I know he'll be ok...but I will feel bad for the challenge he would face if diagnosed. Jack was 4 months old when Ellie was diagnosed and I have often said that I was really glad that we did have Jack before D-day because we would have gone through all the comments that you are talking about! Now I just get the comments because of my age!!! Like she developed D because I was older and having a child??? Fools...Ha! People don't usually think too hard when talking out loud...seems like the more sensitive people should be, the worse they are at it! ((hugs))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-7609425171193813222011-02-23T13:35:06.628-08:002011-02-23T13:35:06.628-08:00You are an awesome mom and blogger! Your family is...You are an awesome mom and blogger! Your family is lucky to have you around!!Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-80527494254923498822011-02-23T11:18:59.555-08:002011-02-23T11:18:59.555-08:00We decided long before Isaac was born that two chi...We decided long before Isaac was born that two children were all we needed...yet, people time and time again say, "well, it's a good thing you're done." This was very touching for me Meri, thanks for sharing. I know that I would have had another child if my first would have been dx with d - I know that the lives of children with or without any "conditions" are complete gifts and I will never understand why people say the things that they do. <br />And your boys are beautiful!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-69615269331216598922011-02-23T08:14:35.896-08:002011-02-23T08:14:35.896-08:00Oh Meri, what a beautiful post. How dare anyone e...Oh Meri, what a beautiful post. How dare anyone ever suggest that you shouldn't have had two more babies, or that diabetes in any of your children is your fault!!! What a terrible sentiment to spread. Thank goodness you are one smart lady and knew better than to take ignorant words to heart. Your family is perfect - just the way they are!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-88532184290177412352011-02-23T07:16:34.296-08:002011-02-23T07:16:34.296-08:00My gosh - why don't people think before the wo...My gosh - why don't people think before the words come out of their mouths!<br /><br />Yay you, Meri! You doubled your house of awesomeness. Okay, well I guess only increased it by 50% when you consider you and your awesome hubby. :)Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-11948716442984428472011-02-23T07:02:28.448-08:002011-02-23T07:02:28.448-08:00Looking at those sweet faces... I would say HELL Y...Looking at those sweet faces... I would say HELL YA you would have had them :)<br /><br />Just imagine the greatness THEY will accomplish in spite of D.<br /><br />Love ya!Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192247387107228743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-60064472760970183282011-02-23T06:20:10.607-08:002011-02-23T06:20:10.607-08:00AWESOME!AWESOME!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704298016041843194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-25194448458980757152011-02-23T01:00:01.803-08:002011-02-23T01:00:01.803-08:00This was an absolutely GREAT post Meri! Every chil...This was an absolutely GREAT post Meri! Every child, regardless of if they have T1, cancer, or any other disease... or no disease at all... is a blessing from God. We may not know what cards we are handed until they are turned over, but, we all do our best to play those cards to the best of our abilities!Dawn @ Sugar Free Candylandhttp://www.sugarfreecandyland.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-7439594398096928592011-02-22T17:42:09.776-08:002011-02-22T17:42:09.776-08:00Beautiful post! I can remember having people tell ...Beautiful post! I can remember having people tell me I was crazy to get pregnant after Charlotte was diagnosed...she was diagnosed in October 05 and we found out I was pregnant in January 06. I never really gave it a second thought...had I listened to those people I wouldn't have my precious little girl.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076913678173752057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-23764679615565053132011-02-22T16:14:48.166-08:002011-02-22T16:14:48.166-08:00Meri-
Wow! Your post almost had me in tears! It w...Meri-<br /><br />Wow! Your post almost had me in tears! It was interesting to look at things from your point of view. <br /><br />Thank you for participating in the blog carnival.<br /><br />Cherise<br />DSMACherisehttp://www.diabetessocmed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-43217478545305278572011-02-22T12:23:12.790-08:002011-02-22T12:23:12.790-08:00Really really touching Meri. You are truly amazing...Really really touching Meri. You are truly amazing and inspiring. Glad we will able to have the chance to get to know you guys better now that you've to our side of town! Woot!Dawn Cooperhttp://www.dawncooper.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-45571189845419355592011-02-22T11:53:34.849-08:002011-02-22T11:53:34.849-08:00As a parent of five kids, they are the ultimate gi...As a parent of five kids, they are the ultimate gift! As a parent of 2 type 1 kids, I honor you and your family as I know the work it takes to keep em healthy. <br />Cheers!Trevhttp://www.three2treat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-17683572014726401262011-02-22T11:21:44.473-08:002011-02-22T11:21:44.473-08:00Everybody is going to have something with wrong wi...Everybody is going to have something with wrong with them, whether a disease, emotional instability, etc. God chose not to make us perfect. We grow despite our imperfections, and because of them. It's just that some flaws are more obvious b/c they require more people to know about them! Even those born supposedly perfect make bad choices and end up with pretty sad lives. Saying yes to children despite a family diabetes diagnosis is 100 percent worth it. I would say yes again and again. I love that you did! Your family is absolutely beautiful.Amy@Diapeepeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155562802806704713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-16623368651365890622011-02-22T11:08:55.677-08:002011-02-22T11:08:55.677-08:00Beautiful Meri. All 4 of these precious boys were ...Beautiful Meri. All 4 of these precious boys were meant to be yours. I'm so glad you didn't stop at 2!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137611120689810820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-88935601583904115442011-02-22T10:49:11.791-08:002011-02-22T10:49:11.791-08:00This was so touching. Diabetes and all, our child...This was so touching. Diabetes and all, our children are precious gifts from God!Our Diabetic Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393427566036373398noreply@blogger.com