Wedding Week Lessons (The one where Mike’s Dad shows us how to live well)

I was recently called out for being “too positive” and “all ‘lalalala we are fine’” about Lauren’s Type 1 Diabetes. Huh. Well, first of all: I’m not always that way. Sometimes I’m just plain pissed off. And second: it’s not … Continue reading Wedding Week Lessons (The one where Mike’s Dad shows us how to live well)

Vocab quiz: what word needs to be stricken from D-world use? It starts with C and ends with negativity …

Let’s start something here. I hope you’ll read this and then in the comments share your amazing T1D accomplishment — or share a “Cant” you want to change to “Can and Will” for yourself or your loved one with T1D. … Continue reading Vocab quiz: what word needs to be stricken from D-world use? It starts with C and ends with negativity …

‘It’s always there.” (The one where I answer my own question of “Why keep advocating?”

It’s a worthy question; one that deserves a thoughtful response. If I spend so much of my time speaking and writing about how someone can thrive and embrace life despite diabetes, why do I spend so much time raising funds … Continue reading ‘It’s always there.” (The one where I answer my own question of “Why keep advocating?”

CWD Friends for Life 2013: My own personal take-aways (the one with fast-talking, handstands and emeralds)

If you are anywhere on the internets where the Type 1 diabetes community lives, you heard of Friends for Life this past week. If you weren’t you need to listen up. Because really, Diabetes Mom Stacey Nagle has it right … Continue reading CWD Friends for Life 2013: My own personal take-aways (the one with fast-talking, handstands and emeralds)

Introducing: Hope Jars and your chance to “join me” on the JDRF Ride to Cure (The one where I REALLY hope you’ll join the fun)

“Say it out loud or write it down. It’s the first step toward making it real.” I don’t remember who the person was who said that to me when I was a kid, but it stuck. I’ve used that advice … Continue reading Introducing: Hope Jars and your chance to “join me” on the JDRF Ride to Cure (The one where I REALLY hope you’ll join the fun)