December 13. It was my mom’s birthday and Todd thought it would be nice to surprise her Wednesday, because he thinks of others and is thoughtful like that. So around 6 we all pile into my car, which has decided to be festive too and light up the engine light on the dash. It’s doing … Continue reading Where I Drive In Snow
Just An Echo
The pronouncement was made and there was much anger and yelling and screaming, but strangely, no tears. There were no tears. Seldom were there any tears. The dish rack in the kitchen was wiped from the counter, shattering to the floor. Always, something had to be broken. Hearts were pounding, all of them. One for … Continue reading Just An Echo
Where I Wake Up Next to Another Man
Probably not the best followup to my last post but, as they say, what happens tonight goes on Facebook tomorrow. We planned a small gathering of friends and our parents, and Mother Nature planned a winter wonderland to otherwise shut down what would have been a house-quaking party. Okay, not really a house-quaking. But nearly … Continue reading Where I Wake Up Next to Another Man
There Was This Boy
So there was this boy, I saw him walk by me once and he took my breath away. I couldn't avoid his eyes or the chemistry between us. He asked me out once and I said yes, and we went out again, and again, until he owned me. I never knew love like that, and … Continue reading There Was This Boy
How Did You Know?…. As Asked By V
Riding in the car with kids always produces some interesting conversations. This wasn’t one I was expecting, though V is full of questions about everything these days. I also didn’t expect the raw emotions to bleed through me as I remembered it like it was yesterday. How did you know when I got diabetes? Well, … Continue reading How Did You Know?…. As Asked By V
3:38 a.m.
Bladder calling! My legs are trapped in a web of sheets and blankets, items deemed unnecessary for a sleeping Todd that get pushed to the bed’s center and somehow always end up twisted around me like a boa constrictor. To make matters worse, the cat is sleeping at my feet, further restricting movement. A handful … Continue reading 3:38 a.m.
Where I’ve Been – October/November Edition
Today is a quiet Sunday. I’m alone in the house. The kids are away and Todd went off early to finish a deck, because working 60 hours a week teaching and serving on several committees isn’t enough to keep him busy. I woke at 6:40 this morning, because that’s what it means to be OLD. … Continue reading Where I’ve Been – October/November Edition
Type 1: Know the Signs!!
It's National Diabetes Awareness Month...
10 Years of Diabetes
V's 10-year Lilly Medal Ten years ago, on June 17th, I went to sleep on my last night of uninterrupted sleep. Ever. Ten years ago my 2-year-old daughter woke up lethargic and drowsy. Ten years ago I drove her to the pediatrician, who took one look at her finger stick and sent us straight to … Continue reading 10 Years of Diabetes
The Pump, a Tooth, and the Carpocolypse
The tale of an endless string of bullshit that might not only seem implausible, but has all the potential motivation for getting rat-arsed and banged up on sauce. It all started with Veruca’s insulin pump, which was no longer under warranty. I called Animas, the company who produces her pump, to get a head start … Continue reading The Pump, a Tooth, and the Carpocolypse
