17 years.
Such a long time. I mean, that's 85% of my life.
So many memories come with my diabetes:
- camp discovery (big time)
- only getting to eat Valentine's candy in 4th grade if my blood sugar was under 140
- eating granola bars and fruit roll-ups at countless school parties while everyone else got cupcakes and cookies
- teammates in junior high and high school thinking I faked my low/high blood sugars to avoid parts of sports practice
- getting my insulin pump
- finding my first diabetic friend in college
Yes, I have all these (and more) memories, but there were my share of bad times. I mean, let's get real. Diabetes would not be under the category of my favorite things in life.
I already wrote a blog about what diabetes has taught me in life. I could list things I need to work on, things I hate about it, love about it, jokes about it.
But right now, I am just thankful. Thankful.
"But when Jesus heard it, he said, 'This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.'" - John 11:4
That's why I celebrate my diabetic "birthday."
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ReplyDeleteHappy "Diabetic" Birthday! I'm glad that you are able to stay positive about this most of the time. I must admit...I've only had diabetes for...well, look how old Alana is and add 9 mos., and I still am pretty negative about it most of the time. Thanks for always being an encouragement for me, cuz!
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