An Idea for the New Year

Truth:  I'm a better person when I get up early and have a little quiet time before I start my day.  That time with the Lord--however brief--makes a difference in my actions.  My outlook.

It changes my life.

But there's another truth that I can't deny:  Getting up early is unbelievably difficult as a D-Mom.

When you are riding the BG rollercoaster, like we've been riding recently, I'm so very tired.  Kevin is tired.  Yes, we're both a little grumpy.

But here's yet one more truth:  A little time with the Lord changes my attitude.  It gives me strength for another day.

It makes me thankful for another day.

I've discovered Inspired to Action.  It's run by the ever-inspiring Kat, who encourages accountability in this area. Please take 2 minutes, pop over and check it out!

I probably take a different spin on this group than most participants.  I use it as accountability to have some quiet time at some point in the morning.  It may not be first thing for me.

It occurred me recently that God knows when I am beyond exhausted.

He knows if I was up every hour taking care of Matthew.

He knows and most importantly, He understands!  There is no need for me to feel guilty for needing extra sleep.

Most people in this world do not understand the exhaustion of diabetes.  But God does!

Now go check out Inspired to Action and join the Hello Mornings Challenge!

I hope you'll sign up!

Interesting Thought....

Don't cry because it's over.  Smile because it happened.

I like that!

How Matthew Handles Diabetes Questions

Sometimes Matthew doesn't like it when people ask about his pod, so he decided to make a video and explain how he handles it.

Sidenote:  He was inspired by Mike Lawson and his fantastic videos.  Keep it up, Mike!  Your GrEaT attitude about diabetes is inspiring to everyone.  Even my 11-year-old son.  Thank you!

Enjoy!  (And please disregard the mess in the kitchen.  I was in the middle of wrapping Christmas presents when Matthew's inspiration hit!  : )

The BG Rollercoaster

Hello Fabulous Blogger Friends!  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

We had a fantastic holiday.  Very different from years past because no grandparents came to visit, but was a good Christmas nonetheless.

On the BG front, however, quite a different story.

It all started Christmas Eve night.  Matthew's BG dropped all night long.  I mean every single hour I was up checking that child.  Two juice boxes later, and after lots of temporary basals, he woke up around 120.  It was a long, rough night.

But when your child wakes up after a night like that, you are so very grateful to the Lord.  I couldn't do this without Him!  It's frightening to think what would have happened without our checking.

And what did happen?  Who knows?  Good 'ole diabetes.  We hadn't changed a thing.  Did the growth spurt end?  One would think.  But.....

On Christmas night,  I hadn't lowered basals yet (waiting for the 2 day pattern) and he ROSE over 100 points.  Really? Really.  It was Kevin's night and he watched him like a hawk.  We were stunned.

Sidenote:  Despite the holiday, he didn't have any weird food that we haven't dealt with before. This is merely the "fun" of diabetes.  Because.....

Last night he dropped again.  I was up every single hour.  More juice.  More aggressive temp basals.  I finally got him up by 4am.

What a crazy few days, but I'm so thankful for the privilege of taking care of Matthew.  It's always a blessing, despite the occasional exhaustion.

And yes!  I'm lowering the basals today.  This pancreas needs a rest!