Erma

Erma was big, and she was beautiful.But during the time I knew her, I didn’t appreciate what she had to offer in the least.To me, she was old.To me, she was too fat to take anywhere.To me, she was a complete embarrassment.I didn’t want to be seen with her. If the saying, “it’s what’s on the inside that counts” holds true, Erma didn’t count much. She wasn’t much to look at, and her personality wasn’t that shiny either.Her companionship was a necessary evil, and for a good year she went with me everywhere.Her make and model speaks volumes. Erma was a 1979 Chevy Beauville G20 Van.I took my driving test on my sixteenth birthday and pathetically failed by one point. Devastated, but not completely defeated, I returned one week later and passed with flying colors. Since I didn’t have the funds to...

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Hope, Joy and Peace: The Superheroes of 2011

HOPE: (verb) To wish for something with expectation of fulfillment. (Noun) The theological virtue defined as the desire and search for the future good, which is difficult, but not impossible with Gods help.JOY: (noun) Intense or especially ecstatic or exultant happiness. (verb) To take great pleasure, rejoice.PEACE: (noun) Inner contentment, serenity, peace of mind.The feelings of the season. We see these words flashing through the bright store windows. They are hanging on our Christmas tree. They are sung in the holiday carols at church, and on the radio and in our homes.These words embody my deepest wishes for 2011.I want to have these feelings…not just one month a year, but all year round.I want to remain hopeful come January.I want to continually find joy in the New Year and beyond.I yearn...

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I would like to thank The Academy...(That would be you. :)

A funny thing happened on the way to my blog the other day…I found out I was nominated for 3 DOC (Diabetic Online Community) Awards.(Insert a moment of shock and awe here.)I am completely grateful to those who thought my blog worthy for nominations in the following categories:Blog most likely to put you in a good mood.Best commenter.Blogger I most want to meet offline.WHOA! Let me tell you…I don't have no amazing personality or anything. I’m a normal pancreas…as pancreases go. Nothing to write home about…but I’m TOTALLY honored nonetheless!The thing is, I am nominated with some of the most amazing bloggers. Bloggers that I faithfully follow and...

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It’s in the eye of the beholder

We check blood sugars around here like…a million times a day.It is seriously no big deal. The blood…the poke…the test strips laying on the counter like wounded soldiers…it all doesn’t even faze us.But throw another person in the room, a person who is not a member of your immediate family…a person who is an “outsider” in the diabetes world…and all of a sudden that million times a day moment blares like fog horn to your consciousness.If someone else is watching us do a blood sugar check, or a set change or anything else, the craziness of what we are doing isn’t lost on us.That is because we attempt to see the moment through the eyes of the visitor. When we do something as personal as taking care of our child’s well being, it can be hard, even agonizing, to share that with an outsider. Because...

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A guest post by M on Our Diabetic Life.

I've been crazy busy getting ready for Christmas, so when I asked M to guest post for me, I was pleasantly surprised when he immediately accepted the challenge. I had no idea what he was going to write, but now that he has finished, and I have read it through...it definitely made me smile. It has 15 year old written all over it. S'upThis is the incredibly knowledgeable, handsome, and completely humble M.Yeah, I know I’m pretty great. But right now that’s not the point. Actually, I’m not even sure what the point is right now, so I guess I’m just going to wing it.I should probably explain what I’m like. I’m the kind of kid who wonders if there is a zoo exhibit in Africa titled “raccoons.” I love a good laugh and I’m relatively smart, or at least smart enough to get into some honors classes...

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'Twas the Night Before Set Changes

‘Twas the night before set changes and all through the homeEvery boy slept quite soundly, nary a moan.The monitors sat on the counter with care, Anticipating a parent soon would be there.The children’s fingers were hiding warm under their cheeksSafely hidden from needles, a welcome retreat.And I in my robe, and Ryan in his shortsHad just settled down, for a napper of sorts.When out in the hall their arose such a clatter I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.Away to the door I flew like a flash,My feet not touching the ground, a hasty worried filled dash.When what to my blurry sleep deprived eyes should appear,But one little boy staring at himself in the mirror.His eyes all glazed over, his face no emotion to showI knew at that moment my son must be low.More rapid than reindeer I...

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Is that “almost low” a threat young man!?

L has been bringing the big guns lately.He’ll check his sugar, and if he is even borderline low, he’ll say…”I’m ALMOST low! I need to eat.”And then I’ll usually say something practical like, “You are ok, dinner is in five minutes.” Or, “We will be home in a couple minutes and we’ll get you a snack ASAP.”Where he will retort, “But MOMMMMMMM! I’m almost in the 50’S! I could be in the danger zone ANY minute!” (As he throws his hands in the air and snorts impatiently.)He’s good. I gotta give him that.So what the heck is a mom to do? She can’t say, “Your being dramatic L! Lows don’t happen THAT quickly.” Because as we all know…they can.And I do make...

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Nope, not Easter...but the bunny stopped by for a visit!

Not more than a half hour ago I found this big beauty on my front porch!The boys are going to be SO EXCITED when they get home!Thank you K2~ I won this just by commenting on her blog. But between you and me, I would have commented anyway...Diabetesaliciousness is DA BOMB! Love Kelly!And Blue Bunny Ice Cream! Hol...

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