Think Positive

I was just catching up on some of my blog feeds and came upon a quote from a diabetic actress that I just had to share:

Q: Was it hard to become a singer and actor with diabetes? A: No! I've had diabetes for so long, I don't remember life without it. Diabetes has always been a part of me and just something different about me. It can definitely be hard at times and make me sad that I have to deal with something no one else in my life has to deal with. But it's never gotten in the way of anything I've wanted to do. Diabetes makes us more special- because it makes us work harder. It has never held me back and I'm really proud to say that.  Now, that is just about right on the money right there!  I have just been noticing a lot (lately) in blogs and that some acquaintances, are just down on their luck with their diabetes. There is one diabetes mommy blog that I am very reluctant to follow anymore, because she seems (read: IS) obsessive about managing every aspect of life for her daughter's diabetes, and overreacting (probably) and being overdramatic. It almost crosses over into the martyrdom realm. I really despise that.  I mean, I can really, honestly and truthfully thank and admire the parents of a diabetic and the things they have to do for their kids, but the way in which this mommy blogger posts - her tone totally makes it seem like the world owes her one. Well, newsflash, honey, it doesn't owe you anything, and will not pay anything back. The only thing I can think of as "potential payback" for your "suffrage," is the fact that you are instilling some good habits in your daughter to help her lead a more healthy diabetic life. I just get sick of some people - diabetics included, that dwell in the "poor me, poor me" diabetic rut. Sure, we have all (diabetics, and diabetic parents alike) been there, done that from time to time where we fall down and say F-this, I am DONE! But we pick up and carry on because we know there is more to life than thinking and acting that way. We are stronger that this disease. One day at a time, one technological advance at a time.  So that is pretty much where I'm at. Ugh, sorry, rant over.  I just want to see and hear more positive things! That is why I am getting (already) amped up to help out at Camp Needlepoint this summer. It will be interesting to see the changes that are going to be put into play this year. One of them being that I am going to be stepping into a week-long role at camp this summer! I haven't been there for an entire week since the last year that I counseled! Crazy! Granted, each year since then, I have been able to make it back for staff training each summer for a weekend, and then for both check-in sessions, but this is going to be crazy! Good crazy, not like coming-for-you-with-a nice-white-jacket-with-straps crazy. -LD