tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post6860886528160858530..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: I want you to know something.Merihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-62096584858832091512013-11-13T15:35:05.147-08:002013-11-13T15:35:05.147-08:00I'm so glad a friend pointed me in your direct...I'm so glad a friend pointed me in your direction. Thank you for expressing the feelings we all have. After 42 years with my T1 child, I still feel all those crazy, conflicted, heart wrenching feelings. Will it ever go away? Not unless there is a cure. My hope is for this generation to not have to live with this as long as we have. SallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-92034200436220827512013-11-13T08:54:55.982-08:002013-11-13T08:54:55.982-08:00How is this the first time I have ever seen this??...How is this the first time I have ever seen this??? Thanks for sharing. And I have been there too....on ALL counts.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531630496547327167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-12954313125327805522013-11-11T19:15:15.616-08:002013-11-11T19:15:15.616-08:00I want you to know as a woman who's had diabet...I want you to know as a woman who's had diabetes for 23 yrs since I was 9 that I appreciate you for all the hard work you put into your diabetic child(ren) even though it is overwhelming. I can't imagine how worrisome it must be to be a parent in that position. When my 5yrs kept telling me how thirsty she was and had to go to the bathroom so often it took me 5days to get the guts to prick her finger because I thought I'd passed on this horrible disease. But as an adult who had diabetes as a child and seen my mom be that rock I want you to know from the other perspective... the child's perspective looking back... we appreciate you all. I appreciate you coming in at 2am to prick my finger as I slept to make sure I would be ok all night and not slip into a low blood sugar. I appreciate you giving me Apple juice and peanut butter crackers to eat and stayed by my side to make sure I ate them even though I would fall a sleep while eating them. I appreciate you being there as I got older into the teenager years and sometime got frustrated and cried at my disease because I sometimes just wanted to be normal. I appreciate you making sure I had a roll of lifesavers or raisins in my pocket or purse at all times and especially while i was traveling with the band to football games. Thank you for allowing me to have that normalcy even though i know you was worried to death the whole time i was away. even though I sometimes wanted to blame my mom for this disease, I knew in my heart it was not her fault and it wouldn't be fair for her to give up her dream of having children like every other human because "it ran in the family." I appreciate you mom for not letting that fear overcome your life. I appreciate the strength you showed me in dealing with a child with diabetes. I know it's not easy. .. the worry... the guilt. .. But you always seemed strong to me. Even if you felt bad, you never let me see it. You stayed strong in front of me and showed me the strength I needed to have when I got down and sad as an older teenager and adult. I am thinking of my mom who got me through it from 9 years old to now and I'm 32. Even now when I get lazy about taking care of myself (ie putting in my cgms or taking bllod sugars) she comes to my house and makes me sit down and do it with her there. I love you and respect your strength. You all are the strongest moms I'll ever know and I want you all to know from our perspective we appreciate you. I've talked to friends I've met who had diabetes as long as I or close to it and sometimes they lash out at their parents or blame them but that anger is short lived. We all appreciate you! Please know that. Now I'm going to go call my mom and tell her all I've told you! kim k davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-40960251450073440272013-11-11T18:05:12.785-08:002013-11-11T18:05:12.785-08:00Wow tears so beautiful. ♥Wow tears so beautiful. ♥Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402957662324854041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-73835572511485974922011-01-21T07:35:55.040-08:002011-01-21T07:35:55.040-08:00hughugJeannehttp://www.azweddingfloral.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-77275219979476166442010-11-09T06:56:48.228-08:002010-11-09T06:56:48.228-08:00So glad I found this...So glad I found this...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200060360922063231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-82598626222022986062010-10-30T14:57:23.797-07:002010-10-30T14:57:23.797-07:00Hiya
I have followed your blog since searching for...Hiya<br />I have followed your blog since searching for info on living with an insulin pump, I have four girls but only one with D. <br />These words are wonderful, tears and hope.<br />I would love your permission to share this - with full credit- with the mums on a forum in the uk <br />Rachaelrhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328708386168984816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-41648420802793843342010-10-20T19:47:19.871-07:002010-10-20T19:47:19.871-07:00Wonderful Post Meri....love ya!Wonderful Post Meri....love ya!Rondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00222133040227585049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-51978173985607042152010-10-20T18:39:39.892-07:002010-10-20T18:39:39.892-07:00I love you so much Meri. You are such a blessing t...I love you so much Meri. You are such a blessing to all of us.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314630344481444551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-89819707510765225542010-10-20T16:01:50.418-07:002010-10-20T16:01:50.418-07:00It's just as good the second, third, and fourt...It's just as good the second, third, and fourth read.<br />Thanks again.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-9901129700850908952010-10-20T11:22:02.781-07:002010-10-20T11:22:02.781-07:00I think I may be the last one to read this and com...I think I may be the last one to read this and comment, and surely what I have to say has been said before. Nonetheless...thank you for another wonderful post! This sums it up so beautifully and really does make me as though you're right by my side. There is tremendous comfort that comes from knowing I'm not alone and that you and others get it.Heidi / D-Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203534776909805264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-1551527131246330302010-10-20T00:37:35.398-07:002010-10-20T00:37:35.398-07:00Really needed to hear that today Meri. Think I bet...Really needed to hear that today Meri. Think I better print that one out and tape it to the fridge! Thanks for the support. D is wearing me out.WendyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472290024781009112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-34965544713606607982010-10-19T22:22:45.057-07:002010-10-19T22:22:45.057-07:00I may not be a mom of a diabetic but I am a type 1...I may not be a mom of a diabetic but I am a type 1 diabetic who is about to be a mom and your post really touched me ... thank you for writing this. <3bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911942511521504521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-63782232275728283572010-10-19T20:59:51.163-07:002010-10-19T20:59:51.163-07:00Meri I have been having such a rough, emotional ti...Meri I have been having such a rough, emotional time dealing with D lately and you have no idea how much this post touched me. It's perfect. I cried my eyes out reading it, but it is absolutely perfect. By far one of the best things I have read. Everything you said, I understood. Every single word.<br /><br />Lots of love to you. It's hard dealing with this awful disease, but I am SO glad I found you and all the other D Mamas to share everything with.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02317537266719165855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-38335449066015967962010-10-19T20:24:16.927-07:002010-10-19T20:24:16.927-07:00ditto and ditto. I so needed this. Love and hugs t...ditto and ditto. I so needed this. Love and hugs to you Meri youre so amazing!Alexis Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671634676455946839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-81114286664121160752010-10-19T16:23:03.659-07:002010-10-19T16:23:03.659-07:00Hi Meri,
I'm friends with Kim Duckworth. She ...Hi Meri,<br /><br />I'm friends with Kim Duckworth. She told me about your blog. My name is Jennifer and I'm married with three kids. My oldest son was diagnosed on Labor Day last month. He's twelve--which is a huge blessing.<br /><br />I've been thrown hard and fast into this life and I already understand most of the special language of a diabetic family. We're creating some sign language as well so that I don't have to yell, "Nick, check your blood" across the room at youth group or soccer practice or at a school dance :) Instead I can just signal him.<br /><br />Anyway, he's in honeymoon right now. It's such a teaser. I have no idea how long it will last. <br /><br />I'm enjoying your blog. I can't imagine going through this with younger kids. Nick has been giving himself his own shots, counting his carbs and calculating his dosage since we got home from Oakland Children's. I just supervise him and I take over when he wants a break. <br /><br />You're right that there are good things that go along with diabetes. I feel that every day with him is a gift even more than I used to. I also feel content when his numbers are good and quite discontent when they're not. It's frustrating. I hate that I check to see if he's breathing at night. It makes me sick. <br /><br />The hospital found out that Nick also has Hashimoto's disease (low thyroid). The thing that makes me happy is that Nick is thriving now that he's back in balance. He's "healthier" than he was.<br /><br />Anyway, just thought I'd say Hi. Thanks for writing your blog. JenniferJennifer Lynn Alvarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10749956871527869268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-26761583876744091942010-10-19T15:38:21.649-07:002010-10-19T15:38:21.649-07:00Thanks...such a little word, but I hope you unders...Thanks...such a little word, but I hope you understand the sincere emotion behind it.<br /><br />Just last night I had a break down (doesn't happen often). I told my husband how sad I was for our son and all that he would be expected to endure during his lifetime. I told him how angry I was that no one "gets it." Not our closest friends, not our dearest family members. They don't live it and so I hate that they don't understand this HUGE chunk of my life. And they never truly will. Thank you for reminding me that while they won't and can't "get it." There are others out there who can. <br /><br />Thank you for opening your heart and life to all of us. It helps my troubled heart so much. Thank you for educating others and for championing "our" cause!<br /><br />Thanks.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647519558848350368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-62554027298209198532010-10-19T14:07:08.085-07:002010-10-19T14:07:08.085-07:00Thank you for this. Thank you for caring, for und...Thank you for this. Thank you for caring, for understanding, for your compassion, and for putting it all into words. Reading this feels like the big hug that I so often need. Hugs back to you.Andeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230875648813752858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-16982124180864094132010-10-19T13:46:13.069-07:002010-10-19T13:46:13.069-07:00And I want you to know that I am continually blown...And I want you to know that I am continually blown away by the awesomeness of parents of children with diabetes - present company included!<br />HUGS<br />kelly kk2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-38956615306568999352010-10-19T12:53:06.872-07:002010-10-19T12:53:06.872-07:00I printed off your blog and took it to work today ...I printed off your blog and took it to work today - just to give the ladies I work with a glimpse (a perfect look) into why I cringe when I see the school calling me.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16817601401053169325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-26512914550486885722010-10-19T11:43:51.424-07:002010-10-19T11:43:51.424-07:00Amen. Hugs Meri!Amen. Hugs Meri!Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-35521363978385729332010-10-19T09:30:18.355-07:002010-10-19T09:30:18.355-07:00i just want to say how great this blog is.. i am ...i just want to say how great this blog is.. i am a 21 year old t1 diabetic.i have had this disease for 14 and a half years and sometimes everyday can seem like day 1 all over again.. i just want to let all the parents know that your children will come out of this disease stronger than they went in.. they will succeed as i have....jennifer beelernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-20031390145650474972010-10-19T05:53:14.800-07:002010-10-19T05:53:14.800-07:00"Same."
And "suck it" made me..."Same."<br /><br />And "suck it" made me smile. :) For some reason saying that always helps me.Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-14508778964506809522010-10-19T01:52:07.793-07:002010-10-19T01:52:07.793-07:00Bawling. Thanks. Needed a release. Love you.Bawling. Thanks. Needed a release. Love you.Five Bears A-Blogginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797241538907067302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-76778752804666292252010-10-18T22:15:19.762-07:002010-10-18T22:15:19.762-07:00Meri,
Thanks for posting this. It brought tears to...Meri,<br />Thanks for posting this. It brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes it's so intimidating, so overwhelming, so scary...but knowing that others are living this life too makes it so much better.<br />StacyStacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979357085638672145noreply@blogger.com