tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post7602580031513161820..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: Pulling the break on the runaway trainMerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-10434992558202145772010-02-28T14:19:25.119-08:002010-02-28T14:19:25.119-08:00I know that everyone here has said how much they l...I know that everyone here has said how much they love you...Include me!<br /><br />I think you are truly amazing! These boy were going to be sent to earth with diabetes no matter what. They each picked you as their mom because they were going to need you! You really are amazing!<br /><br />I thank Heavenly Father every day for you (and the others) you have taught me so much about being a mom, a friend, a wife....and how to take care a diabetes x2! You may never know how much of an example you are to me! When I feel like I have been punnished for SOMETHING to have to be dealing with this every day, I think of you! THANK YOU MERI! <br /><br />I can't wait to meet you! Do you still want to come to Utah in April?Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355435365629424722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-51320435959412620462010-02-27T18:45:09.637-08:002010-02-27T18:45:09.637-08:00I love you too, Meri! You always make me laugh! ...I love you too, Meri! You always make me laugh! And I also appreciate how honest and open you are. I know this is something that I'm going to have to deal with at one point and I know I'll have my own hysterical derailed train, windblown hair, bloodshot eyes moment. Positive, my friend! I also am positive that your words will be in my ear - telling me that it's ok and I'm not alone. So thank you! <br /><br />Hugs to the hubby! They are so good at putting the breaks on, aren't they? Thank goodness for them!<br /><br />You are doing a wonderful job - be it as the coach, the assistant, in the game or on the bench! <br /><br />(((Hugs)))Hallie Addingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-60695682312546551942010-02-27T11:30:46.759-08:002010-02-27T11:30:46.759-08:00I love that you wear your emotions on your sleeve ...I love that you wear your emotions on your sleeve BECAUSE your words always resonate truth in ALL of us...whether we want to admit them or not! Thanks for this. Thanks for putting things in perspective for us. You rock. You have a great family. You are wonderful! Hugs cyber buddy!Shamae (Ghost written by Loren her hubby)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14642220903846468776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-62499002247014437512010-02-26T21:30:11.393-08:002010-02-26T21:30:11.393-08:00Ok, I have to say it. I don't know you from Ad...Ok, I have to say it. I don't know you from Adam, but this post made me laugh out loud. I completely saw myself in your words. That complete freak out, when you know you are freaking out, and you know that everyone else knows that you are freaking out...but you don't care and you keep freaking out. Been there a 100 times. Just to have my husband be patient with me (however we've been together so long that I know he is shaking his head and thinking "what in the hell?" on the inside) and offer me kind words. You are awesome Meri.Renata Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921278067730613816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-13878867132734606412010-02-26T16:58:06.182-08:002010-02-26T16:58:06.182-08:00At times, it's so tough to not freak out. We j...At times, it's so tough to not freak out. We just love our kids so much and want what's best for them. Don't beat yourself up for the way you reacted. Rather, give yourself a high five for being a great mom! J and Ryan sound great too! :)<br /><br />You're going to make an awesome assistant coach!Heidi / Jack's Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777565610491587857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-67617914169314129832010-02-26T16:26:34.300-08:002010-02-26T16:26:34.300-08:00Beautifully said Meri, beautiful.
You are a great ...Beautifully said Meri, beautiful.<br />You are a great assistant coach and a great mom.<br />J is lucky to have you and Ryan as parents.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137611120689810820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-43862128706231028162010-02-26T12:50:47.903-08:002010-02-26T12:50:47.903-08:00Meri, I am not one of your D friends, but I am you...Meri, I am not one of your D friends, but I am your sister (similar genetic and emotional tendencies as you)--and putting the diabetes aside I can ASSURE you that any freak out you have CAN pretty much mostly have do with you and not with what's actually going on. I say this because, if a person thinks straight, they DON'T freak out . . . they are calm. However, all people get overwhelmed and forget that when they are freaking out they are not being logical (not that we don't all need our freak out sessions every once in a while). <br /><br />If Jack says Diabetes doesn't really bother him, it probably doesn't. 12 year old boys are lazy and forgetful, and even if Jack was/is "drunk on freedom" he would probably find a number of other things to try to control if he didn't have diabetes. I know D is dangerous . . . but there are other dangerous habits. <br /><br />I read that article and, I hate to sound this way, but I think that girl was pushed to her limits in every aspect of her life. She spoke in front of Congress and is going to an Ivy League school or something . . . kids like her are pushed over the limit (maybe not . . . but I have known many an over achiever). Jack has normal parents who just expect him to try hard and be happy and healthy in life. They don't expect him to discover a new element or anything. PLEASE don't compare your kids to that girl.<br /><br />I know you have a lot to keep track of and it is scary thinking of the choices he could make, but Jack has everything in his favor.<br /><br />Jared and I both love you.Laura and Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15574515665810192829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-24150688589139516072010-02-26T10:55:49.291-08:002010-02-26T10:55:49.291-08:00I agree....what an amazing COACH you have been and...I agree....what an amazing COACH you have been and it's going to take some time to step down to ASST COACH. You're doing a great job and you're one amazing muppet...I mean woman!! :) I know you want him to play by your rules but if he makes his own plays and gets to the goal in the end then you've succeeded! Keep cheering him along from the sideline...not the bleachers ;)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355188326211750959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-6899015589213641012010-02-26T10:04:24.315-08:002010-02-26T10:04:24.315-08:00xoxo...just read yesterday's post. You are an...xoxo...just read yesterday's post. You are an AWESOME assistant coach!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-53918536119607728352010-02-26T08:14:20.000-08:002010-02-26T08:14:20.000-08:00I guess ya can't coach the superbowl until ya&...I guess ya can't coach the superbowl until ya've gone through high scholl and college football. Consider yourself in high school. <br /><br />(this high school thing keeps haunting me) ;)<br /><br />Good for Ryan. What a fabulous husband! Mine would've freaked out if he saw me 'muppeting' all over the place! LOL! <br /><br />Glad you're in a better place today. :):) Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007765987473563241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-78901583483830033352010-02-26T08:11:37.397-08:002010-02-26T08:11:37.397-08:00I just love you Meri!!! :) Your honesty and since...I just love you Meri!!! :) Your honesty and sincerity MEAN SO MUCH!!!! <br /><br />Your hubs is a one good man and you two work so well together!! Your boys are amazing and are doing AMAZINGLY well! You're managing to keep those lines of communication open and sitting here on the sidelines, that looks pretty important to me! <br /><br />Did I already mention that I just LOVE you???Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842687454353803647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-74878455289974364632010-02-26T08:03:01.536-08:002010-02-26T08:03:01.536-08:00What a crazy ride our T1's take us on, hu? An...What a crazy ride our T1's take us on, hu? And thank God for husbands that pull us back down to earth when we need it too.. =)<br />Thank you for sharing all of these mixed emotions... it definitely makes my own mixed emotions seem more normal, and for that I thank you! =)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795330580856695749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-86922725673035356112010-02-26T07:56:58.519-08:002010-02-26T07:56:58.519-08:00As always, you continue to amaze me. I love your w...As always, you continue to amaze me. I love your words. You have such a way of expressing yourself that I can imagine being right there with you. I am sorry that this may be what lies ahead for you and all of us. Thanks for opening up and sharing your thoughts with us. <br /><br />I am so lucky to have you!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919097364011851100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-32883479741662526632010-02-26T07:46:49.087-08:002010-02-26T07:46:49.087-08:00Love that fantastic Hubby of yours :)
It's ha...Love that fantastic Hubby of yours :)<br /><br />It's hard to be benched...FWIW, I think you're doing a FANTASTIC job and sincerely appreciate your emotional transparency. It means a lot to me that you're willing to open up a little and pour out the truth about what's going on inside your mind. <br /><br />Thank your for your honesty. Thank you for sharing your experience.<br /><br />And thank you for just being you.<br /><br />Every wind blown, muppet shaking, crazy part of YOU!<br /><br />I ♥ U!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977082081187891403noreply@blogger.com