At the end of September, our family participated in America Diabetes Association Step Out to Fight Diabetes Walk! It was a great time to get together as a family and join with others that are affected by this disease. All together we had 12 people in our family participate. We met early on a Saturday morning at This is the Place State Park and went on a beautiful two and a half mile walk that ended at The Hogle Zoo.
I have had diabetes now for almost eight years. It is crazy that it has been that long and I can honestly say that I almost don't remember what life was like without it. It is an everyday battle. Some days I want to ignore the fact that I have diabetes and think that I am too busy to take care of myself. No matter how much I try, it won't go away. It will always be there when I wake up the next morning and it goes to bed with me at night.
With all that said, I feel lucky to have the support that I do. An amazing husband who cares for me and is concerned about how I am feeling physically and emotionally everyday! A team of doctors that is encouraging and helpful in managing the details of this disease. A family who is accepting of me as who I am and helps me keep laughing and smiling about life. I also have a beautiful baby boy who is an inspiration to me to stay healthy and take care of myself so that I can be the best mommy for him!
Thank you to everyone who came and supported me at the diabetes walk! It really meant a lot to me! It was a great morning full of family, fun, food and don't forget the exercise! Some of you are already looking forward to the "slogans" for a a team shirt next year! We are looking forward to inviting and including more family and friends next year!
The Group Photo
What a beautiful day for a walk!
We made it!
4 comments:
what a great post! I wish we would have known about it, we totally would have come to support you. Next year, let us know when it is and we'll be there!
thank goodness we live in a time where diabetes is so manageable. i admire you and isaac for maintaining such a good attitude about being diabetic. Love ya!
I think that is awesome. Maybe next year I will have to come out and support you as well.
We'd love to come next year. Ty's dad and sister both have diabetes so I know a few things about it and how difficult it can be. Anyway, let us know the details when next year rolls around!
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