October 16, 2011 changed my life...and the life of my family. One year ago I knew nothing about Type I Diabetes...and today I know almost enough be a diabetic educator.
Over the past year I have:
- checked my child's blood glucose somewhere around 3,500 times
- given my child about 2,000 insulin shots
- changed pump sets about 40 times
- inserted new sensors about 30 times
- worried about low or high sugar levels
- been awake all hours of the night checking on him, giving insulin or food
- counted carbs for every morsel that has gone into his mouth
- held his hand through those difficult talks
- held him tight when he was scared
- dried his (and my) tears when we had just had enough!
- prayed A LOT!
I wish I could say that I wouldn't trade this experience...but this is my son...his life is forever changed by this disease.
It has been a challenging year, but God has given me the strength, patience, and love to care for the child He has entrusted me with.
Today I celebrate a year of changes that we have handled...lifestyles we have changed...and life lessons we have learned!
You are amazing, Tiffany!!! You show such faith and strength. Your kids are so blessed to have you are their mom!
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