I have a Father in Heaven who listens to all my pleadings for help with self-control, patience and perspective, and then He actually helps me! He has blessed me with a body that bounces back fairly quickly from low and high blood sugar. A body that gives me warnings about low and high blood sugar. And has blessed me with a Savior that offers hope and help while dealing with all my issues, as well as hope for a perfect body someday.
I have incredibly wonderful parents who raised me to be strong and independent (if I do say so myself) but reliant on the Lord. They both taught me to work hard and not give up, how to set and achieve goals, and how to work through mistakes. They have spent countless hours in worry and prayer and care and hope for a normal life. I have great brothers and a sister who have always had concern for me, which has given me strength. I love you!
I live in an age where scientists, doctors, nurses, technicians, engineers, computer techs and all others associated with them, have invented exogenous insulin, blood sugar monitors, insulin pumps, glucose tablets, glucagon, A1C tests, test strips, shot needles, lancets and much, much more. It's unlikely that those mentioned above read my blog, but if you know someone in those categories, please, please, please tell them that I thank God for them often in my prayers. Without these things I could not have had the healthy babies I did or enjoy life as I do.
I have a sensitive, caring and charitable husband who holds me close when my blood sugar is low, when I feel so insecure and shaky. He listens to me during bouts of frustration when I'm having unexplainable ups and downs with blood sugar levels. He reminds me that my health is top priority and no product is too expensive if it will help me have better control. That he wanted to marry me despite me having the sixth leading cause of death in the nation is a continual amazement to me. Thank you for improving my life, for being brave and following the Spirit! I love you!
I have three amazing boys whose existence reminds me everyday that my life is not just for me. The control I have of my blood sugar determines how long I get to spend with them and all others I love. No matter how much I want the freedom to eat whatever and whenever I want without having to check my blood sugar level multiple times a day to monitor the effects, that desire is dwarfed by the desire to live longer. I have ups and downs and times when I lack self-control, but they bring me back.
I am so blessed! I'm happy to have made it 25 years with all the help I've been given. Here's to AT LEAST 25 more!
