Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to my husband Evan. 11 years. 11 years ago you gave me your last name and promised to love, honor and cherish me forever in sickness and in health for richer or poorer. Every single day you have held our vows, been my rock, kept me grounded. 11 years, 3 kids, 2 houses, death of a parent, grandparents, a couple of pets, life changing health diagnosis for our oldest son plus all the good times. Mountain vacations, road trips, working together, starting the kids cattle herd, lake trips, 4 wheeler rides, drives through the county checking ground. Every day has not been easy, yet we have stuck together, grown stronger together, laughed, cried (more my tears than ever yours :) ), and held together.

Evan, you are one thing I can always count on, that and you never sugar coating anything. No matter how hard something is to hear, you tell me in blunt honesty. We may not have a love story others are jealous of, a storybook fairy tale, but we have a deep love, respect and appreciation for each other I want our kids to someday find spouses to be as loving, dependable, faithful, and hardworking as you are for us. Thank you for loving me every single day. Cheers to 100 more years together, there is no one else I want by my side. Love you!

New Emotions

As a Momma your emotions and thoughts are all over the place normally (I won't bore you with the average number of thoughts a mother has in a minute, let alone an hour). In less than 365 days throw in the birth of baby #3, loss of a mother, hormones, and a lifetime diagnosis of diabetes for your child - BAR the DOOR and get out of the town, Momma is riding the CRAZY Train. As patient and normal as she tries to be, there is no denying. ......

For now, I'll focus mostly on the new thoughts and emotions related to diabetes in our family.

Unfairness
Pity
Doubt
Relief
Scared
Nervous
Love
Pride
Gratefulness
Courage
Determination

Things that have flew through my mind
class parties
bullying (not happening yet, but always a future concern)
sleepovers
overnight camp
vacations
traveling short distances
air travel
sports
sibling testing
drinking
rebelling

Words that took on a new meaning
lows
highs
pumps
food
carb counting
sugar free
type 1
type 2
glucacon
sick days
watch