This morning the phone rang at 7:30, and both Dennis and I looked at each other with concern. The phone usually doesn't ring that early on a Saturday morning! It was my dearest friend Jenny, who was with her son Griffin ....in the hospital. Now, let me back up to last weekend. Jenny is my scrapping pal-and we have been friends since elementary school. Last weekend she and I were at a retreat scrapping. That was the first time that we had been together since my diabetes diagnosis! So, she learned all about counting carbs, checking glucose levels, and what I couldn't eat! She asked alot of questions, which made me feel good, as I felt like she truly cared about what I was going through. We try to talk on the phone almost daily, so yesterday during our phone converstaion she was telling me about Griffin being thristy all the time, and going potty alot. She said after hearing me talk about how my diabetes got started, she figured they better get things checked out, and made an appointment for Monday.
Now, let me tell you a little more about Griffin....he loves Kindergarten, and is one of the most intelligent 6 year olds you will meet. He loves his Webkins....too!
Last night little Griffin ended up in the hospital, and guess what the doctor's told him?
He has Type 1 Diabetes!
My heart breaks for Rich and Jenny, but at the same time I feel this overwhelming POWER in all of this. They, too, will get through this like I have. There is alot to learn, but they are wonderful parents, and will conquer this obstacle. Jen told me on the phone this morning "there was a reason I got this!"...to help her understand this disease before this news they recieved today. She said she didn't feel quite so "clueless"!
So, as I reflect on my past 5 months of living with this Disease....I realize how this was all part of God's plan for Griffin and I! I am so glad that I can be there for Jen and her family! We will walk side by side, just like we have in so many other parts of life throughout our friendship!
I know that God chose Griffin and I to be his special Diabetic Warriors! I know this was all HIS PLAN!
Griffin........you are special..........(so is your mom, dad, and Logan)...but, you are really special to be chosen by God to live with Diabetes! We love you! Sending great BIG hugs to all of you!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
It's a GIRL thing....
Last weekend I went with 3 friends on a scrapbooking retreat up north. I have not laughed that hard in a long time! It is always so refreshing to get away. I come home and feel like a much better mommy, wife, friend, but a very tired one, as we don't get much sleep! We have good intentions, but always end up staying up half the night giggling! These are my friends that SPARKED the weekend up a bit!
And boy, we know how to make one heck of a mess!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Springtime Snow....
It was 50 degrees a couple of days ago, and we were looking at some green grass in the yard, but mother nature decided we hadn't quite had enough of winter, and added a few inches of the "white stuff" over night last night. So, Taylor and his friends decided to make the best of it! They built a little snowman, who is melting very quickly, and built snow walls to hide behind in their snowball fights! They are having a blast! We just hope that these white flakes don't scare Peter Rabbit away!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Yesterday....
Was my dear Gram's 89th birthday! Just look at her...she doesn't look that old does she? She is still so spry and active! She gets up and exercises there at her apt with all the other ladies 3 mornings a week! She worries about her mind, but gosh, she does so well for 89! Love ya Gram!....Bunches and Bunches! Josh was happy to bake Gram her cake! ....and boy was it sweet!
What have I been scrapping? This layout I did for Janice's monthly challenge at http://www.scrapbookdoodle.com/. Something old (the pics), something new(Dream Street PP) and something blue (chipboard alphas). Well, this cute kid happens to be my husband when he was little! I am having so much fun scrapping his childhood for him. Most of his photos are in the form of slides, so I have been taking them little by little to have them converted! Isn't he just the cutest kid?
What have I been scrapping? This layout I did for Janice's monthly challenge at http://www.scrapbookdoodle.com/. Something old (the pics), something new(Dream Street PP) and something blue (chipboard alphas). Well, this cute kid happens to be my husband when he was little! I am having so much fun scrapping his childhood for him. Most of his photos are in the form of slides, so I have been taking them little by little to have them converted! Isn't he just the cutest kid?
Friday, March 7, 2008
The Iditarod Dog Sled Race-Alaska
Our family has dove into all things Iditarod over the past week! Taylor's teacher has a brother who lives in Alaska, and has raced in this race. So, he educates the kids on this race, the mushers, dogs, etc. Each student had to pick a musher to follow! Taylor chose Lance Mackey! He has taken his 24 hour break and is the first to check in this morning at the Ruby Alaska checkpoint! If you would like to follow with us....http://www.iditarod.com/!! Lance Mackey was last years winner! Things started out kinda iffy for him as his dogs were sick, and had to stop alot to change their booties! We have become obsessed, checking his whereabouts many times a day! What a fun event this has been for Taylor (and the rest of us)!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Playing the game of TAG!
I was tagged by Aimee ,
who was tagged by the amazing Paula, who was tagged by the amazing Celeste, who was tagged by the amazing Tina, who was tagged by the amazing Angie and that's as far back as I know. ;)Here's what I have to do:* Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.* Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.* Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
1. I will eat ketchup on anything, including eggs! Yum Yum!
2. I am the most organized unorganized person according to my husband (with which I won't argue).
3. I won't leave the house unless my socks match my outfit! (Unless I am wearing sweats, then it is okay to wear plain white ones!)
4. I married my darling husband when I was just a mere 21! And here we are almost 16 years later!
5. I organize my closet by short sleeves, long sleeves, pants, etc, and then by color! Oh, and they all have to be facing the same direction!
6. My 89 year old grandmother is my best friend!
7. I wear socks to bed at night!
and now I will tag:
Janice
Pat
Autumn
Tracey
Jaime
Lucy
Lissie
who was tagged by the amazing Paula, who was tagged by the amazing Celeste, who was tagged by the amazing Tina, who was tagged by the amazing Angie and that's as far back as I know. ;)Here's what I have to do:* Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.* Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.* Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
1. I will eat ketchup on anything, including eggs! Yum Yum!
2. I am the most organized unorganized person according to my husband (with which I won't argue).
3. I won't leave the house unless my socks match my outfit! (Unless I am wearing sweats, then it is okay to wear plain white ones!)
4. I married my darling husband when I was just a mere 21! And here we are almost 16 years later!
5. I organize my closet by short sleeves, long sleeves, pants, etc, and then by color! Oh, and they all have to be facing the same direction!
6. My 89 year old grandmother is my best friend!
7. I wear socks to bed at night!
and now I will tag:
Janice
Pat
Autumn
Tracey
Jaime
Lucy
Lissie
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Leap Day Challenge at the Doodle!
I just wanted to share my layout that I completed last weekend for the challenge at scrapbookdoodle.com! This is my nephew Nolan last summer at his fundraiser for the Uveitis Foundation!
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