This video will just blow you away. It's almost ten minutes long but that time will just fly by. I was totally glued to the screen. I honestly don't think I blinked the whole time! Thanks to George (aka Ninjabetic) for posting this!
Ramblings of a mother of five, wife of one, and Type 2 diabetic. (formerly known as RFamHere's Ramblings)
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Happy Memorial Day!
My youngest asked me today, "What is Memorial Day?" Her kindergarten teacher probably told the class, but in her mind all she could remember would be the joy of a three day weekend right before the last three days of school.
What *is* Memorial Day? Little one, it's a day to say "thank you" to the men and women who gave their lives so you can play freely in the back yard. It's a day to say "thank you" so that your teenage sister can form her own opinions of our government without fear. It's a day to say "thank you" so that your parents can raise you in safety. It's a day to say "thank you" while we pray for others that don't have the freedom or protection that we take for granted all too often.
Thank you not only to the men and women who have served our country and have lost their lives, but for their families who also sacrifice every day. God bless you all!
What *is* Memorial Day? Little one, it's a day to say "thank you" to the men and women who gave their lives so you can play freely in the back yard. It's a day to say "thank you" so that your teenage sister can form her own opinions of our government without fear. It's a day to say "thank you" so that your parents can raise you in safety. It's a day to say "thank you" while we pray for others that don't have the freedom or protection that we take for granted all too often.
Thank you not only to the men and women who have served our country and have lost their lives, but for their families who also sacrifice every day. God bless you all!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday thoughts
There are only a few minutes left in the day, so let's see where this post leads us. This week has been full of subbing and working at the Y for me. I'm really going to miss subbing over the summer. The kids are great! I love when I see them in the hall, and they come over to give me a hug. When I'm heading toward my classroom, sometimes I see a student that is asking who I'm subbing for that day, disappointed if I'm not in their classroom. Yesterday, I was the sub for my middle one's class. At first she was trying to act upset, but the excitement snuck through. We had a great day without too much embarrassment. The other students "forgot" I was her mom after the first 5-10 minutes.
Today I got the ultimate compliment. I was subbing for two classrooms while they took turns with meetings (one classroom in the morning, the other in the afternoon). When they saw me come into the school and start walking toward their classrooms, their eyes lit up and they were smiling wide. Both teachers shared with me how excited they were to see me. My eyes welled up with tears. One of the aides came in and said the same thing. They have no idea how much their words meant to me! It's one thing to get that type of compliment from a student. To get such kind words from two veteran teachers whom I respect greatly... words just can't express how I feel!
Summer vacation starts very soon. As much as I will enjoy some downtime with my own children, I will also miss the students that I have worked with this year. I'm sure I'll see them around town, though. Looking forward to what the future holds.
Today I got the ultimate compliment. I was subbing for two classrooms while they took turns with meetings (one classroom in the morning, the other in the afternoon). When they saw me come into the school and start walking toward their classrooms, their eyes lit up and they were smiling wide. Both teachers shared with me how excited they were to see me. My eyes welled up with tears. One of the aides came in and said the same thing. They have no idea how much their words meant to me! It's one thing to get that type of compliment from a student. To get such kind words from two veteran teachers whom I respect greatly... words just can't express how I feel!
Summer vacation starts very soon. As much as I will enjoy some downtime with my own children, I will also miss the students that I have worked with this year. I'm sure I'll see them around town, though. Looking forward to what the future holds.
Monday, May 23, 2011
A new phase in my life
I feel bad that I haven't written here in a week, but this week has been full of so much activity. On Saturday, our oldest child graduated from high school. Yes, I am now the mother of a high school graduate! Wow! How did that happen?
At the ceremony, I ran into my friend D whose daughter was also graduating. D and I met on their first day of kindergarten. We had both just left our children in their classrooms and were outside crying. The principal was there, comforting the two of us, remembering how hard it is for young mothers to leave their first child at school for the first time. D and I became good friends. After dropping the kids off at school, we would call each other and talk for a long time. For a while, I was her co-leader for our Girl Scout troop. We watch each other's babies as they went through adolescence and into the teenage years. On Saturday, we watched them graduate high school.
What's next? Well, like many high school graduates, my oldest is looking forward to college in the fall. Hopefully she'll be able to find a summer job soon. In the mean time, there's a family vacation that she is helping plan. We don't know if she'll be home these next few summers or if she'll be busy with work, school, etc., so we want to make sure to have some time together.
It won't be long before they start to leave the nest for good. I keep reminding myself that the goal is to raise our children into adults that can move out on their own and be productive members of society. Yes, it makes me sad, but more than that they make me proud.
At the ceremony, I ran into my friend D whose daughter was also graduating. D and I met on their first day of kindergarten. We had both just left our children in their classrooms and were outside crying. The principal was there, comforting the two of us, remembering how hard it is for young mothers to leave their first child at school for the first time. D and I became good friends. After dropping the kids off at school, we would call each other and talk for a long time. For a while, I was her co-leader for our Girl Scout troop. We watch each other's babies as they went through adolescence and into the teenage years. On Saturday, we watched them graduate high school.
What's next? Well, like many high school graduates, my oldest is looking forward to college in the fall. Hopefully she'll be able to find a summer job soon. In the mean time, there's a family vacation that she is helping plan. We don't know if she'll be home these next few summers or if she'll be busy with work, school, etc., so we want to make sure to have some time together.
It won't be long before they start to leave the nest for good. I keep reminding myself that the goal is to raise our children into adults that can move out on their own and be productive members of society. Yes, it makes me sad, but more than that they make me proud.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
What I've learned
(Day #7 of D-Blog Week.)
What have you learned from other blogs - either this week or since finding the D-OC? What has your experience of blogging the DBlog Week topics with other participants been like? What has finding the D-OC done for you? If you'd like, you can even look ahead and tell us what you think the future holds!
Wow! I can't even begin! I have learned so much from the DOC (diabetes online community). More than I could even imagine. The DOC has helped me learn more about diabetes. Not just Type 2, but also Type 1. I've learned about treatment methods, even those I don't need to worry about at this point. (But I listen up, because I never know when that will change.) I love being part of the DOC and getting to know everyone on a personal level. I've learned to be an advocate. I've learned to fight and not just accept my diabetes. I've learned that I don't have to be perfect.
Blogging with others in the DOC is like a family reunion. We all get together and talk about what's happening in our lives. We are there for each other. We laugh. We cry. We lift each other up. I've enjoyed being a part of D-Blog Week knowing that there are others who are talking about the same thing, though not in the same way. It's fun to read how others run with the topics. Having the daily topics has given me motivation this week to get to my blog every day. This is a busy month, so I would have been tempted to ignore the blog this week.
What do I see for the future? I'm assuming this relates to the DOC. I'd like to become more involved. I have enjoyed reading the blogs that I hadn't seen before and look forward to reading more posts. I feel the DOC will grow and become closer knit. I'm hoping that some day I'll get to meet others in the DOC.
What have you learned from other blogs - either this week or since finding the D-OC? What has your experience of blogging the DBlog Week topics with other participants been like? What has finding the D-OC done for you? If you'd like, you can even look ahead and tell us what you think the future holds!
Wow! I can't even begin! I have learned so much from the DOC (diabetes online community). More than I could even imagine. The DOC has helped me learn more about diabetes. Not just Type 2, but also Type 1. I've learned about treatment methods, even those I don't need to worry about at this point. (But I listen up, because I never know when that will change.) I love being part of the DOC and getting to know everyone on a personal level. I've learned to be an advocate. I've learned to fight and not just accept my diabetes. I've learned that I don't have to be perfect.
Blogging with others in the DOC is like a family reunion. We all get together and talk about what's happening in our lives. We are there for each other. We laugh. We cry. We lift each other up. I've enjoyed being a part of D-Blog Week knowing that there are others who are talking about the same thing, though not in the same way. It's fun to read how others run with the topics. Having the daily topics has given me motivation this week to get to my blog every day. This is a busy month, so I would have been tempted to ignore the blog this week.
What do I see for the future? I'm assuming this relates to the DOC. I'd like to become more involved. I have enjoyed reading the blogs that I hadn't seen before and look forward to reading more posts. I feel the DOC will grow and become closer knit. I'm hoping that some day I'll get to meet others in the DOC.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Saturday snapshots
(Day #6 of D-Blog Week.)
Today we were to post diabetes-related pictures. This is one of my favorites. It's my youngest at five years old, serving me a carb-free meal. As she served it to me, she described everything saying it had no carbs in it. Very touching indeed!
Today we were to post diabetes-related pictures. This is one of my favorites. It's my youngest at five years old, serving me a carb-free meal. As she served it to me, she described everything saying it had no carbs in it. Very touching indeed!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Awesome things
(Day #5 of D-Blog Week.)
Focus on the good things diabetes has brought us. What awesome thing have you (or your child) done BECAUSE of diabetes?
At the end of my previous post, I mentioned my youngest child and her wish for a cure. She touched my heart with her words. My youngest two have signed up to join me for the ADA's Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes this fall. Diabetes has given me a cause, a place to reach out and become an advocate. I've never felt strongly about a cause until now. This is my passion. This is my calling. My children also want to help find a cure, each at their own level.
Having diabetes has given me a mission to educate others. Just today, while substitute teaching in a fourth grade class, the topic of whether or not they read nutrition labels came up. It was a natural lead in to why I have to pay close attention to carbs, what carbs are, and how my type of diabetes is different to Nick Jonas.
Diabetes has also allowed me to meet some amazing people, in person and online, that I otherwise would not have met. Some day we'll no longer be the DOC - Diabetes Online Community, but the DOC - Dynamic Online Community!
Focus on the good things diabetes has brought us. What awesome thing have you (or your child) done BECAUSE of diabetes?
At the end of my previous post, I mentioned my youngest child and her wish for a cure. She touched my heart with her words. My youngest two have signed up to join me for the ADA's Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes this fall. Diabetes has given me a cause, a place to reach out and become an advocate. I've never felt strongly about a cause until now. This is my passion. This is my calling. My children also want to help find a cure, each at their own level.
Having diabetes has given me a mission to educate others. Just today, while substitute teaching in a fourth grade class, the topic of whether or not they read nutrition labels came up. It was a natural lead in to why I have to pay close attention to carbs, what carbs are, and how my type of diabetes is different to Nick Jonas.
Diabetes has also allowed me to meet some amazing people, in person and online, that I otherwise would not have met. Some day we'll no longer be the DOC - Diabetes Online Community, but the DOC - Dynamic Online Community!
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