What to write about? I asked a DOC (diabetes online community) friend for a suggestion. I googled "diabetes blog ideas." I got some good ideas from both, but nothing really inspired me. I don't know at what moment it hit me, but I thought "I can do this!" Instead of working on my "You Can Do This!" project, I decided that what I needed today was an "I Can Do This!" So I am actually going to write this post to myself.
Dear Self,
I understand that there are days you just want to crawl in a hole. Everyone has days like that. You know you're happiest when you're spending time with your family, not hiding in a corner somewhere. When you're feeling down, go find one of those Type Awesomes and snuggle, read, watch TV, take a walk, play in the yard... anything! Yes, diabetes sucks. Unfortunately you will be stuck with this disease for the rest of your life, unless they find a cure. Instead of sulking, fight back! Pray every day for that cure! Raise money to help find that cure! Advocate! Educate! Share your passion!
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Hey, where are you going? Oh, right... you go, girl!
Love,
Yourself
I *love* that your posts are so positive, and that you are positive when you speak TO yourself. I know you can't be positive and "happy" every day, but I love the fact that you allow yourself the down moment, and then snap yourself out of it.
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration, and I, for one, and quite proud of you! :-)