Hi Cheryl,
I just watched the video. How super sweet!
My best friend's DD has diabetes. Has had it since she was 5, and is now 16! I remember how hard it was for my friend at first. Her father was a diabetic, so she knew what the whole thing entailed, and it scared her so much. We live in Central California, and she was lucky enough to find a doctor who is
really really involved in juvenille diabetes. Even started a camp just for these kids. Have you ever heard of
Bear Skin Meadows? It is just wonderful, and Hannah her DD still loves to go. It makes her realixze she is not alone in the world. When Hannah was small, before she could give herself her own shots, I went to a clinic, so I could learn how to give insulin to her. I wanted my friend to be able to get away sometimes. What a responsibilitly! Yikes! Gave me a whole new perspective. Every year we go to a dinner put on by this doctor to raise money for children who don't have the funds to go to camp, or get insulin pumps. Speaking of pumps, Hannah has one, and boy has it made it easier for her. She never measures her food out. As a matter of fact, I don't think they ever did that. I don't think her doctor thought it was necessary. Just looked at packages and stuff like that. Anyways she eats something, and just bolises (sp) for it. Much easier. Have you ever thought of that? I'm sure you have!
Anyways, bless you and Christian and your whole family.