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Kate, I’m so glad that you are a D blogger and I love following your posts. To MANY more years of blogging (hopefully someday without D!!)!!
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Congrats on the 1st year!
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Congratulations on your blogiversary Kate!
It’s stunning to watch you as you’ve progressed, and especially exciting to see how much Lance has improved with his new pump.
You are definately a must read for me, you’ve taght me an awful lot since I started reading and you’ve made me laugh along the way too which is always a bonus!
Thank you especially for the kind mention. It’s always funny when someone mentions how I manage my diabetes because I don’t see it that way, I guess my judgement is clouded by the fact that I tend to just get on with things. From what I know of the way Lance handles himself though I don’t doubt for a second that he’ll conquer diabetes – he’ll own it, it won’t own him and nothing will stop your amazing boy from conquering the world!
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It is amazing how far you’ve both come in one little year… I remember setting this all up for you and now you’re a whiz!
And Janek was tickled pink at being likened to valium… haha… but we both know you’re right
D xx
My First Year As An Official D Blogger.
19 August, 2008 · Filed under A Laugh Between BSL's., By Kate, Diabetes hope, Diabetes me, Diabetes superfriends, From Parent to Parent · Tagged Blogroll, Brendon, complications, D Blogging, Dae, Dan, friends who blog, friendships with other "D" Mum's, janek, John Howard, Kerri, Kezza, Penny, post comments, Rhonda, Shannon, World Diabetes Day
Today I took a moment to inspect my blog. It occurred to me last night that I have been doing this blogging caper for one month shy off a year!
I saw photos of Lance that actually made me gasp, as he has grown SO MUCH! His appetite has to be seen to be believed- is it any wonder I have transformed into Suzie Homemaker, preparing batches of cookies, muffins and other diabetes-friendly taste sensations. He’s morphed from a little boy into my best pal. We chit-chat and laugh all day long, and never tire of each other’s company. I’m so blessed to have him.
My Best Mate-All Grown Up.
I recalled historical events like World Diabetes Day, and the ousting of our former stale and tiresome Prime Minister.
The First Recognised World Diabetes Day.
Little Johnny Howard. Bloody GST!
I read comments from all of the wonderful, supportive and unfailingly kind D Bloggers, when Lance was diagnosed with his first complications.
I also marvelled at the many new and special friendships I have made. I am so proud of the people that I call “friend” in my Blogroll, each of them are entirely different, and it’s that diversity that I dearly cherish .
Over the past year, I have reinforced my friendship with my good friend, Shannon, who is a fantastic confidante, and so unbelievably kind. Even though we have an ocean between us, we walk in very similar shoes. (Of course, I am Lance’s Mum, and Shannon is Brendon’s Mom, Brendon being Lance’s penfriend and link to what’s happening in the States.) Dan, my younger brother, has taken some collosal steps over the past year, and as a result is sitting in a very cosy nook, where the sun is always at its brightest. I am so proud of who you have become, sweetheart. Then there is Kerri, the first D Blogger I ever made contact with. She too, has had a fantastic 12 months, and a result, made a stunning bride in May.
I have also made some fascinating friendships along the way. Janek-possibly the most charismatic man I have ever known. I swear, he is the equivilent of Human Valium-his ability to transform me from inconsolable and exhausted, to tranquil and calm is a true gift. He feels more like family these days. Dae is a really funky chick who Lance has taken an extreme liking to-her posts are very inspiring and fresh, despite lugging Type 2 Diabetes alongside her. Oh my, then there is Kezza. This gorgeous creature has left me wheezing from attacks of manic laughter. He also talks my talk, and without fail, has something interesting or inspirational to say. If Lance could grow up and manage to squeeze his Diabetes into his back pocket the way Kezza can, I would be a very content mother. Other “Mom’s” like Rhonda and Penny are inspirational women, and it’s been comforting to learn about their daily struggles and successes as parents of beautiful kids with Type 1 Diabetes.
To every person who reads my posts, and has sent love, prayers, best wishes and hope for Lance, thank you, thank you, thank you. A sentence with a kind sentiment included can make such a difference on a trying day. It also means a lot to Lance that people from all over the world have him in their thoughts.
This post is dedicated to each of you. You continue to provide me with glimmers of hope, and some raucous cackles thrown in for good meaure. The worst day can be turned around by some gentle, patient words of encouragement.
On the same note, please know that I am always really eager to know how your lives are progressing, and that catching up on your posts is always a special time of my day.
Ah, you are just a bunch of shiny, happy people.
Special. Divine. Wonderful.