I got this off a friends blog...
Stop, drop and roll does not work in Hell.
and I thought it was great. Be prepared for more random daily thoughts from me.
Loving an adopted child
13 years ago
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
A day late...
So yesterday was completely hectic and I didn't get to make a post for Ashlyn's 8 month birthday. So here it is... don't you just love her first piggy tails? Yes, I know... she is TOTALLY adorable.
Monday, March 16, 2009
The day my life changed forever
So 17 years ago today, my life changed forever. I was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes, or type I diabetes. Stupid Disease. I was 12 years old and had no idea what that meant. Here's the story:
In November of 1991 my Grandma Creager was hospitalized. I use to spend EVERY night there with my mom. My mom started noticing how often I was going to the bathroom and that I was extremely thirsty. I also had the flu pretty severe and dropped quite a bit of weight, which no 6th grader needed to lose.
So on Friday March 13th, 1992 my brother picked me up from school and told me that my Grandma had died. I was so sad. My dad's sister and her family flew in for the funeral. On Monday March 16th, I had a doctor's appointment up at Herfordshire with Dr. Wood.
So we get there and we are back in the room and my mom asks him to check my blood sugar. OUCH! not only did they do it once, but they did it twice! It took a few minutes to get the results back but when he came into the room, I knew that something was wrong. He said "You have juvenile diabetes". I was 12, and never heard about that before. My grandma who had just died had it, and I was scared to death! He said that my blood sugars were at 625, not good, and that I needed to get up to the hospital A.S.A.P. So me, mom and dad all left the office, all crying, and drove over to my Grandma's house where everyone was cleaning. We walked in, tear stricken faces, and told them what was going on. My Uncle Cliff was there and he helped my dad give me a blessing. So we head home, I shower, get some things packed... like my favorite barbie and head to the hospital. Still terrified.
We arrive at the St Ben's (Ogden Regional) Monday night and got me all checked in. They checked my blood sugars again and I was still scary high. My mom spent the night with me and the next morning they had me giving myself shots. That first one was a kicker, and I did it in my leg. So scared.
Anyway, fast forward until now and I have been all over the board. I have had the highest blood sugars and been hospitalized. I have had the lowest blood sugars, passed out while driving and wrecked my jeep. I have been severely depressed, even suicidal. And I have been the happiest in my life. I have been crippled as an old lady with neuropathy where I couldn't walk and rode in a wheelchair most places.
I wouldn't change what I have been through with diabetes. I think it has made me stronger and have more sympathy for those with terminal illnesses. I could have a disease much worse than diabetes, so I am thankful that this is all I have. I really want to teach others about this disease. I want to get my R.N. so that I can go on to be a diabetic educator. I understand what others are going through. Lots of people I know that are diabetics have either been so tight with their regimen that they don't know how it is to be "out of control". I was told NEVER to try and get pregnant because they said neither me or the baby would make it through the delivery. Well guess what, I started really caring for myself and I had a very healthy baby. And I plan to have another, but won't push myself beyond 2.
This post is mainly for me. I like to talk about this disease that I use to hide from everyone. I met a little girl the other night that had this little pouch on her pocket and I saw some tubing. I went over and asked her if she had an insulin pump. She said yes and so I showed her mine. She was so excited. She said "mom look! She has one too!" She was only about 6 and had been diagnosed at the age of 4. I told her that only special people got to wear these. We are special, and she made my night.
In November of 1991 my Grandma Creager was hospitalized. I use to spend EVERY night there with my mom. My mom started noticing how often I was going to the bathroom and that I was extremely thirsty. I also had the flu pretty severe and dropped quite a bit of weight, which no 6th grader needed to lose.
So on Friday March 13th, 1992 my brother picked me up from school and told me that my Grandma had died. I was so sad. My dad's sister and her family flew in for the funeral. On Monday March 16th, I had a doctor's appointment up at Herfordshire with Dr. Wood.
So we get there and we are back in the room and my mom asks him to check my blood sugar. OUCH! not only did they do it once, but they did it twice! It took a few minutes to get the results back but when he came into the room, I knew that something was wrong. He said "You have juvenile diabetes". I was 12, and never heard about that before. My grandma who had just died had it, and I was scared to death! He said that my blood sugars were at 625, not good, and that I needed to get up to the hospital A.S.A.P. So me, mom and dad all left the office, all crying, and drove over to my Grandma's house where everyone was cleaning. We walked in, tear stricken faces, and told them what was going on. My Uncle Cliff was there and he helped my dad give me a blessing. So we head home, I shower, get some things packed... like my favorite barbie and head to the hospital. Still terrified.
We arrive at the St Ben's (Ogden Regional) Monday night and got me all checked in. They checked my blood sugars again and I was still scary high. My mom spent the night with me and the next morning they had me giving myself shots. That first one was a kicker, and I did it in my leg. So scared.
Anyway, fast forward until now and I have been all over the board. I have had the highest blood sugars and been hospitalized. I have had the lowest blood sugars, passed out while driving and wrecked my jeep. I have been severely depressed, even suicidal. And I have been the happiest in my life. I have been crippled as an old lady with neuropathy where I couldn't walk and rode in a wheelchair most places.
I wouldn't change what I have been through with diabetes. I think it has made me stronger and have more sympathy for those with terminal illnesses. I could have a disease much worse than diabetes, so I am thankful that this is all I have. I really want to teach others about this disease. I want to get my R.N. so that I can go on to be a diabetic educator. I understand what others are going through. Lots of people I know that are diabetics have either been so tight with their regimen that they don't know how it is to be "out of control". I was told NEVER to try and get pregnant because they said neither me or the baby would make it through the delivery. Well guess what, I started really caring for myself and I had a very healthy baby. And I plan to have another, but won't push myself beyond 2.
This post is mainly for me. I like to talk about this disease that I use to hide from everyone. I met a little girl the other night that had this little pouch on her pocket and I saw some tubing. I went over and asked her if she had an insulin pump. She said yes and so I showed her mine. She was so excited. She said "mom look! She has one too!" She was only about 6 and had been diagnosed at the age of 4. I told her that only special people got to wear these. We are special, and she made my night.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Birthday Dinner @ La Ferrovia
From left: Jessica, Holly, Bazzle (Barry), MO (Mande), Me, Kevin, Rob, Tori, Ari, Runs Fast (Mike), Cathy, Wade & Povey (Quent)So last night I got a group of us together to go to dinner for my birthday (which was last Sunday for those of you who forgot; wink wink) at La Ferrovia. It was SO much fun to be with a group of my closest friends (except Katie & Jared who dogged us for the land of warmth, they are forgiven THIS time). We spent a few hours just sitting eating and B.S.'ing since most of them haven't seen each other for years.
Thanks for the fun evening friends! Let's keep it up and do it more often!
P.S. aren't you glad that I keep in touch with everyone so I can bring us all together for happy times? and food? You are all welcome.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Really? I'm 29?
Well another year has come and gone. I just can't believe that I am 29! Where has the time gone? My birthday was a busy day. We had Kevin's step brother with us for the weekend, my brother Randy and Vicki came to town, and my sister Raelyn was getting back from Kentucky. It was a busy day. We had taco salads for dinner... yummy... then we had Kevin's family and my family over for cake and ice cream. It was a good time. Mom and Raelyn made the best cake called "death by chocolate"... WOWZA'S, it was fab. I got some pretty decent presents too. I didn't get a Barbie, so now I have to go buy my own.
Kevin bought me my BIG GAME HUNTING LICENSE!!! YAY!!! I have had my blue card for 4 years now and I have wanted to go every year but something has come up. Well not this year. I am going with my dad and brothers. (Kevin lost his blue card so he can't hunt this year)
My sister bought me a mirror from RC Willey's (which you should all go on their website and look at the discount section. This mirror was regularly either $300 or $500 and we got it for... $9.99!! Yes, you read that correctly. They have major things on sale there. She also bought me the new Anita Stansfield book "Winds of Hope". I got the first 2 for Christmas from my mom and I just found out there is a 4th book coming out too!! YES!! Anyway, she is also buying me a belt which I am in desperate need of.
Randy and Vicki gave me a gift card to dinner, mmmm.
Then Kevin's family game me some moola so I can go buy me some running shoes. I will announce it right here that I am going to run a 5k on Memorial Day in Syracuse! That's right folks, I am gonna be a runner, but only for a short time. I have always wanted to run a 5k and now I am going to. I am a little nervous, but thanks to a couple of friends suggestions (Tori and Jane) I think I can train to do it right. I don't have any desire like Jennie and Tyson to run 26 miles... Eck, so I will be content with the 5k. Plus, I really need to get back into shape so this will be a double bonus.
Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. I will be expecting your gifts in the mail.
MO and Holly made me some cute blocks that say Family on the front and Friend on the back. They are purdy talented.
Mom and dad got me a new skirt for church and an adorable angel that is holding a baby. I love it.
Running Shoes
Kevin bought me my BIG GAME HUNTING LICENSE!!! YAY!!! I have had my blue card for 4 years now and I have wanted to go every year but something has come up. Well not this year. I am going with my dad and brothers. (Kevin lost his blue card so he can't hunt this year)
My sister bought me a mirror from RC Willey's (which you should all go on their website and look at the discount section. This mirror was regularly either $300 or $500 and we got it for... $9.99!! Yes, you read that correctly. They have major things on sale there. She also bought me the new Anita Stansfield book "Winds of Hope". I got the first 2 for Christmas from my mom and I just found out there is a 4th book coming out too!! YES!! Anyway, she is also buying me a belt which I am in desperate need of.
Randy and Vicki gave me a gift card to dinner, mmmm.
Then Kevin's family game me some moola so I can go buy me some running shoes. I will announce it right here that I am going to run a 5k on Memorial Day in Syracuse! That's right folks, I am gonna be a runner, but only for a short time. I have always wanted to run a 5k and now I am going to. I am a little nervous, but thanks to a couple of friends suggestions (Tori and Jane) I think I can train to do it right. I don't have any desire like Jennie and Tyson to run 26 miles... Eck, so I will be content with the 5k. Plus, I really need to get back into shape so this will be a double bonus.
Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. I will be expecting your gifts in the mail.
MO and Holly made me some cute blocks that say Family on the front and Friend on the back. They are purdy talented.
Mom and dad got me a new skirt for church and an adorable angel that is holding a baby. I love it.
Running Shoes
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