That’s Not The Answer I Wanted To Hear

June 20, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

I can’t tell you how often I have been asked it. I never knew how scary my answer could be to others. Until – I asked the same question of someone not in the diabetes club. Yesterday I met one of the strongest most beautiful women I’ve ever met. Not just physically beautiful, although she […]

I advocate Therefore I Am

February 7, 2014.Reading time 11 minutes.

Warning – this post is 1270+ words. normally I would toss in some random cat pics but honestly I don’t want to take away from the message. I thought about changing the font randomly but that just seemed silly. Its wordy but in my very humble opinion worth it. Who is an advocate? : a […]

If Only They Could See Me

January 25, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

…through my eyes. So there is a saying that I say to my kids (especially my daughter) often. “I wish you could see yourself through my eyes” I tell them this because I see them as strong, smart, brave, beautiful kids with amazing souls. Now granted they can be little hellions too, but […]

Supportive Friends & Stupid People (Guest Post)

December 19, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

My dear daughter shared a story with me. It was a good story so I asked her if she would like to share it with the community via guest post. I was surprised when she said yes because honestly lately she hasn’t wanted to talk much about diabetes. That being said she is in the […]

Sad, Happy, Screwed

December 5, 2013.Reading time 7 minutes.

So Middles received his first Humalog insulin pen yesterday. I must say I love Novalog but the Huma pen is Awesome looking. He was beyond excited. Even Sweetstuff said she’d consider MDI again based on the Huma pen. That is the part that makes me sad and happy at the same time. It’s sad that […]