Tuesday, November 14, 2017

World Diabetes Day




Today is world diabetes day. A day to raise awareness, and hopefully improve understanding about diabetes. This isn't a path I would have chosen for myself, but, God is far wiser than I and I trust that He has an amazing plan for my life, diabetes included. This journey has made me stronger, mentally, physically, and emotionally than I ever could have imagined. 

I am beyond blessed to have an amazing family to walk this road with. I couldn't do it without any of you. I most certainly could not walk this road without Andrew by my side. He is my strength and support, the one who keeps me on the right path and stops me from eating that doughnut when my blood sugar is high, the one who forces me to wake up in the middle of the night to correct a low blood sugar, the one who goes for a walk with me to help bring my blood sugar down, the one who helps me change my sensor and my pump site. He is the shoulder I cry on when it is just too much, and the one who understands more than almost anyone else. I am blessed to have such an amazing husband to walk this road with.

Diabetes, whether it is type 1, type 2, or gestational, affects so many people. Chances are good that you know someone (other than me!) that has it. For their sake, understand it, ask questions. It means a lot, trust me.

4 comments:

  1. Bless you Heather. I know it is a rough road..keep on going one step at a time.

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  2. Hi Heather, God bless you. I know this is a difficult road. My husband was diagnosed with Type 2 about 10 years ago. There is so much to learn and understand. Just like my great niece, age 4, was recently diagnosed with Celiac. We all are having to learn new things and learning to cope. So thankful you have such a loving, compassionate husband to walk by your side.

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  3. Blessings as you continue this journey ... I know it can be wearying.

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  4. I'm so proud of how you have handled this, and I am so thankful for Andrew and his loving presence!

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