tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post5715651645535151953..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: Meri to teachers: Just keep them aliveMerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-15350608498726170302012-08-28T21:56:03.181-07:002012-08-28T21:56:03.181-07:00By the way, Meri...I forgot to add that I'm no...By the way, Meri...I forgot to add that I'm not much of a praying type, but I'm sending everything Ive got your way this week. Everything.<br />xo Julesa little crafty nesthttp://alittlecraftynest.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-91798692538686521762012-08-28T21:52:38.494-07:002012-08-28T21:52:38.494-07:00Hello Meri. First, a huge hug...and one for each ...Hello Meri. First, a huge hug...and one for each of your five amazing boys/men. Is it that ironic that the first thing I want to say is something I always balk at when people learn I have a young child with T1D? They say, "I don't know how you do what you do!" It's kind of funny to me, because you don't know til you are thrown the diabetic curve ball. But you do what you do, you have to. Like you said, we are just trying to keep them alive. But I know your story. And I have to throw it out there...I don't know how you do what you do. But you do. And amidst it all, you continue to inspire, amaze, encourage, comfort and simply nurture others. Wow. <br />I think I'll send another hug to you. <br />xo Julesa little crafty nesthttp://alittlecraftynest.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-15203278404227088582012-08-27T10:09:06.208-07:002012-08-27T10:09:06.208-07:00I just found your blog (through another) and am on...I just found your blog (through another) and am one of the folks that had. no. idea. how hard managing diabetes is and everything that is involved! Wow, I'm so incredibly impressed with your endurance--how in the world do you manage it all? Wow, it's all I can say. Just...wow. Sounds like you are more than on top of things--amazing. Anyway, didn't want to be a lurker, so hi!<br />Hoping you guys have a good start to the year.<br />MollyCory and Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11630337123915433469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-15211211421773591602012-08-26T22:14:53.982-07:002012-08-26T22:14:53.982-07:00Email me Holly and I'll send a template your w...Email me Holly and I'll send a template your way. ourdiabeticlife (at) yahoo (dot) com.<br /><br />And thank you for the prayers! We need em, friend! <3Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-17465916083851384302012-08-26T22:13:20.095-07:002012-08-26T22:13:20.095-07:00I think being particular is Aok...it's the rem...I think being particular is Aok...it's the remembering that everything will be alright even if things don't go as we plan, that's the trick to keeping our sanity! Here's to a great year!Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-9925431236117929072012-08-25T21:08:12.231-07:002012-08-25T21:08:12.231-07:00Gosh, still praying for you and your family, sweet...Gosh, still praying for you and your family, sweet Meri. My goal is alive too, with a side of math please. ; ) Yes, we will need to know what you are passing out to older kid teachers..MC will be in middle school changing classes next year! Whew, can't imagine. We keep having to keep up with D, and D goes places..like school! SO hard. You are rocking it, I don't know how, but I pray you keep riding the wave. Hugs, girl!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864147601205439993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-57212575438764943432012-08-25T04:32:53.531-07:002012-08-25T04:32:53.531-07:00You rock, Meri! I learn so much from you. This yea...You rock, Meri! I learn so much from you. This year I'm still being all particular, but realize I'll grow out of it. (At least in terms of my D-mom/school nurse relations.)katyhttp://bigfootchildhavediabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-34477592790216110792012-08-23T20:48:30.725-07:002012-08-23T20:48:30.725-07:00Andrea, email me. My email address is under my co...Andrea, email me. My email address is under my contact info. I'll send it over!Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-65312164798018173582012-08-23T20:46:35.639-07:002012-08-23T20:46:35.639-07:00Thank you SO Much for the prayers! We need them m...Thank you SO Much for the prayers! We need them more than ever this week! <br /><br />How we hand our babies over to the school system I'll never know. Somehow we know we have to, and we just do! Amazing how we talk ourselves into such a crazy prospect!Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-80217506202140868782012-08-23T20:44:04.636-07:002012-08-23T20:44:04.636-07:00I know! You would totally think I'm some AMAZ...I know! You would totally think I'm some AMAZING person! But I'm just a regular ol' mom doing the best she can! Thank you for the super sweet comment! Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-45078610744472189882012-08-23T08:30:03.401-07:002012-08-23T08:30:03.401-07:00I would love to see a sample of the card you are g...I would love to see a sample of the card you are giving the teachers.<br />That would be awesome!<br />AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00133733334475101090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-12812435690027732612012-08-23T06:44:44.623-07:002012-08-23T06:44:44.623-07:00What a wonderful post. I read it, like most of you...What a wonderful post. I read it, like most of your posts, with a tug at my heart, a lump in my throat, tear in eye and smile on face. Same here sister! My son is 8yrs old and is starting 3rd grd. He has the same teacher he had in first grade. She is great, but I still panic. They are with us all summer, 24/7, then suddenly a 6hr chunk of time they are with someone else. Someone who doesn't live this crazy life all the time. Yes please Lord, keep them all alive! I pray for your family often. God Bless!Christi, fellow DMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-55421934346807770662012-08-22T21:02:21.604-07:002012-08-22T21:02:21.604-07:00I love your realistic goals, and your positive spi...I love your realistic goals, and your positive spin on everything, Meri! You rock at advocating for your boys, and that is awesome! :) You are a super dMama, and a super woman with everything on your shoulders right now, and I just want you to know that I think that you are A M A Z I N G !!! :) dHUGS!!! <3 <3 <3 Aliza Chanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362725059450278044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-41939699707659472122012-08-22T20:47:34.383-07:002012-08-22T20:47:34.383-07:00Thank you so much, Mindy! I'm so happy to be ...Thank you so much, Mindy! I'm so happy to be your friend! The teacher at school today told me he thought it was successful because L checked and called and everything went smoothly. I said, "He's alive. That means success to me!" <br /><br />Thanks for leaving some comment love! <3 Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-45715123244603997762012-08-22T20:44:48.580-07:002012-08-22T20:44:48.580-07:00Today DID go fabulously, partly to do with that aw...Today DID go fabulously, partly to do with that awesome dirt cheap laminator from Costco! The councelor at the High School called me to tell me they were perfect. ((Big fat sigh of relief!))Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-68151471069524750182012-08-22T20:43:22.367-07:002012-08-22T20:43:22.367-07:00Thank you, Jules! Breathing is good! That will b...Thank you, Jules! Breathing is good! That will be my new goal for ME! Hugs! Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-74110464456139955932012-08-22T20:42:47.116-07:002012-08-22T20:42:47.116-07:00Isn't that the worst. Sometimes we can't ...Isn't that the worst. Sometimes we can't enjoy all the good days 'cause we know the crazy days are just around the corner! Here's to not taking for granted all the good! <3Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-21273847268454658722012-08-22T20:41:24.630-07:002012-08-22T20:41:24.630-07:00It makes me happy that you "just know it!&quo...It makes me happy that you "just know it!" And it makes me happy you are my friend! Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-36047503027215889212012-08-22T12:37:10.830-07:002012-08-22T12:37:10.830-07:00Hi Meri,
I have read your blog faithfully since my...Hi Meri,<br />I have read your blog faithfully since my son was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago at age 9 and feel as if you are my close friend!! Since the beginning of this journey I have said to the teachers (and my son's friends who have become as learned in Ethan's care as I am...) that let's just all work together to keep Ethan alive! Honestly, there are days I don't care if he learns a thing in school- just that he comes home at the end of the day!<br /><br />Stay strong- you are such a hero of mine!<br /><br />Mindy Morris<br />Memphis, TNmindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15793471910498736191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-12682003511689307562012-08-22T11:40:55.525-07:002012-08-22T11:40:55.525-07:00The laminator! Love you, Meri! I am sure if felt l...The laminator! Love you, Meri! I am sure if felt like you threw up, but I bet you didn't! I did my own version of vomit yesterday and I have no excuse other than Caleb's teacher was surprisingly proactive and caught me earlier than I expected and I wasn't completely prepared and thought I could just "wing it". I hope today is going fabulously! Loved seeing the pics of the boys!Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-71877172660046944832012-08-22T06:35:01.427-07:002012-08-22T06:35:01.427-07:00I cannot say anything as articulately as Sarah, so...I cannot say anything as articulately as Sarah, so Im going to say HAVE a WONDERFUL year. Hope it all goes smoothly so you can catch your breathe!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199571808950027287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-50836641567665185172012-08-22T02:07:24.061-07:002012-08-22T02:07:24.061-07:00'I'm aiming for a moving target, I do the ...'I'm aiming for a moving target, I do the best I can...but diabetes has a wicked curve ball, and he likes to use it often. ' This just sums Diabetes up perfectly! <br />One week into school here and so far so good - just waiting for the curve ball!!<br />Love and hugs<br />AmandaFeltFinlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752112973307523571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-2713245261559018362012-08-22T02:00:32.541-07:002012-08-22T02:00:32.541-07:00oh, Meri I can't even imagine getting four boy...oh, Meri I can't even imagine getting four boys ready for school PERIOD let alone training new teachers and filling them in on life situations. Here's to an incredible year, a year filled with not only keeping them alive but helping them strive, here's to a year of joys and new experiences, here's to a year where you see that others do see your awesome pancreating (sp?!) skills, here is to a fabulous first week of school and beyond! It is going to be a wonderful ride...I just know it :) Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-8126713329896760262012-08-21T21:47:19.190-07:002012-08-21T21:47:19.190-07:00Thank you Uber Geek! AKA Dad of Bean...right? Am ...Thank you Uber Geek! AKA Dad of Bean...right? Am I right? I think I'm right...Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-42105931575925980622012-08-21T21:46:21.942-07:002012-08-21T21:46:21.942-07:00Thank you for commenting, stranger! I remember th...Thank you for commenting, stranger! I remember the preschool judgement days all too well! I had to have our endo write them a note to tell them I'm actually pretty good at what I do! Many hugs back, and thanks for being a friend!Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.com