How about some HAPPY!
There has been a lot of doom and gloom here lately. I know everyone is busy, depressed, overwhelmed and it is summer (and about 102 degrees here at the moment.)
For me, there are some not so bad things about my life as a Type 1; things I have conquered: I am alive (thanks to all the tech since 1960..), have a fantastic family (OK, again the tech, but my son is a wonderful man), had a great career (just retired,) but mostly, I have support from my family, friends, and the folks here who have been so amazing.
So, what is Great about your life???
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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on -
Yeah, diabetes suxx but there's a lot out there besides it to find and enjoy!
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Permalink Reply by nel on
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I read this today on Canadian Diabetes Association , Victoria , BC FaceBook and that made me happy /feeling great http://diabeticallyspeaking.com/2012/06/28/diabetes-supreme/
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Permalink Reply by karen on -
The sun came out for a bit - finally! The peonies are blooming and they are not only lovely, they fill the whole house with sweet aroma and color!! The lilies are coming, the lilies are coming, and they smell better than the peony!!! My local library now has ebook loan available!!!! I have amazing people in my life, both on line and for real :)
Happy happy happy. I love summertime, I'd rather live in my bathing suit than in goose down lol. Thanks for making me smile some more, Spock!
ps - sorry for the hot and humid temps that are everywhere (except where I live), please take care everyone.
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Permalink Reply by Clare on -
wow my peonies are long since finished but yes you're right they smell amazing
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Permalink Reply by Chris Miller on -
After 38 years of injections, I start on an Animas Ping insulin pump July 10.
I start a 3-week holiday starting July 14. I don't have big plans, but I'll be relaxing, visiting friends and family, and perhaps taking a cooking class.
I've lost 30 pounds since the beginning of March without really trying too hard or sacrificing anything.
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Permalink Reply by pancreaswanted on -
i am a teacher in a primary sch00l in andalucia, spain and i just have a meeting with my director today and then im on holiday f0r 8 glorious weeks! its going to be a working holiday because im creating the work schemes for years five and six, a challenge that will keep my creative brain working through the summer!
i am going to spend loads 0f time with my family (i have "mom"itis, cant wait t0 see my ma!) and go to the pool and the beach and eat lots 0f southern food even though its bad f0r me. i will go t0 bed as early or late as i want and drink lots 0f tea watching the sun rise over the pond at my ma´s in south carolina.
a short story race thru the web using rorys st0ry cubes is def on the cards, too.
and my sprained foot is almost all healed!!
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Permalink Reply by Normdog on
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Wow! It's a good time to be you! Enjoy yourself - that sounds wonderful!
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Permalink Reply by carlyn on -
Just switched to a new pump after almost 14 years on a different brand! Have a wonderful and supportive husband and a great family, and I get to take a week off in July :)
Thanks for this thread, nice to think positive thoughts early in the morning!
And congrats on retiring!!!
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Permalink Reply by Brunetta on -
Thanks for posting this lovely discussion, Spock. And I appreciate so much reirement, as I have been retired for a year now. You will love it!!
I know the weather is very hot, but I am loving my AC ( air conditioning),going to the pool, and loving watching my garden grow ( with a lot of tending to it) My gladiolas will bloom soon and my daylilies and petunias are a festival of color. The flowers in the beds around the house and pots and hanging baskets on the porch are such a joy to behold when I am sitting on the porch swing. In my veggie garden out back, I have 6 thriving tomato plants and 4 collards..They are doing great.
Going to see my relatives in Ga for the 4th. Really appreciate the caring family of Tudiabetes as well. When I get a low, from all this extra activity, which is almost inevitable unles I definitely remember to lower the basals; 15 skittles, which are delicious, immediately do the trick.
All of these thngs, aided by my assurance of God's love for me, bring me joy and contentmentGod bless,
Brunetta
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Permalink Reply by Cosumne Jan on -
I have discovered Julian Bakery and their low carb and paleo breads. I order online once a month, UPS brings it, I throw it in the freezer. You just can't make a decent peanut butter sandwich on romaine lettuce leaves.
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