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OK, I went through couple of Kleenexes with that post.
Believe it or not, my teenaged Type 1 *has* appreciated our help and support from time to time with his diabetes (much more than say our "support" with his grades and homework)!
However, he doesn't love his brothers asking how he can stick that LONG needle in his body every day, four times a day!
Aahhh, brotherhood.
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Kerri - as a parent and now that you are a parent-to-be, you'll understand and can probably relate to me when i say that the love for a child is greater than anything I've ever experienced. Anything.
You Mom and family kept you alive and made you the person you are today - think about that. From listening to you, I know you are appreciative now and realize how loving and caring your family was then.
Kerri,
I am a mom of a diabetic son. Alex was diagnosed at 13 months and is now 9 years old. He also has a fraternal twin brother.
I thank you for your insight. It made me realize that we all must persevere. While Alex shows only scant frustration with his diabetes and my reminders and insistance at testing and shots, I'm happy to see that you are now a responsible adult and understand more about what and why your mother did, and said, many things for you.
I can only hope that when we go through our more rebellious time, because I'm certain there are very dramatic days in front of us as hormones kick in, an adult with responsible caretaking will be the end result!
Not to mention, my non-diabetic son will understand the attention and recognize there hasn't been favoritism!
Jennifer
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Kerri: Your words have brought tears to my eyes. I think my patient parents will so appreciate your comments. I plan on sharing your insights with them. (May I become a member of "We?")
Kerri you got me all teared up too! ugh! You always do that to me! You had a great support system as a kid. Although I was not a child at my diagnosis (25), my parents and sister always made it "we" are in this as a family as well. I did feel alone in the sense they never knew what I was "or am" going through on a personal level but, you are right our whole family is affected. I also have no idea how my family feels about me having diabetes either but, I am sure as hell happy that they are there for me. And I will always be there for them too. It works both ways, that is what family is all about. "WE" are blessed.
And when you have your little darling baby he or she will be blessed by great parents and have the best role models growing up!
xoxoxo
G
Kerri,
I visit your blog often and am always encouraged. This was a wonderful post. I'm on the 'mom' end of We and I hope my daughter will feel the way you do as she gets older.
Dr. C - you are already an important part of our "we" - WE could not do it without your care and encouragement!
Oh my, bring out the tissues--What a touching story. Maybe my husband feels that way too. Your mother did everything she could to keep you safe from other problems such as kidney failure while you were under her care. I hope you continue her
diligence though out your life.