Mom, Wife, Sister, Daughter, Employee, Counselor, Nurse, Chef, Taxi...Just some of the things that I am any given day. I don't mind it-I love it in fact. But why is it that sometimes I feel so uninspired? I'm passionate about my family and my faith but there has to be something that I really enjoy doing...something mine...
I try to juggle all my tasks in a day. The days I get everything done are the days I clock 4 hours of sleep. Most days something isn't tended to. Let's not talk about laundry! And yet-here I am. I sit down at the computer to blog or to make another pump pouch and I feel serenity and focus. Is it possible? Is it possible I've finally found what I want to do when I "grow up"? I think so! Watch out world-here JODI COMES!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
My Bubby
Bubby-
I know that I'm not always able to play spiderman and batman as much as you would like. I know sometimes you ask me questions that I can't answer. And sometimes I'm so tired I loose my patience. But don't you worry Bubby-me and you-we have a bond kiddo.
I know sometimes I push you to do more than your share and sometimes it's out of your comfort zone, but I swear Bubby it's for your own good. It's my job as your mom-to make sure you grow and thrive...to make sure you eat your veggies and get lots of hugs and kisses (my favorite part).
I know the hardest part of life for you is having to take 2nd seat to Syd's diabetes...but don't you worry Bubby-your always at the top of my list. I'm so proud of the person you've become and I want to recognize you my Bubby...My sweetheart, my smart big boy.
Love you always-Mom
I know that I'm not always able to play spiderman and batman as much as you would like. I know sometimes you ask me questions that I can't answer. And sometimes I'm so tired I loose my patience. But don't you worry Bubby-me and you-we have a bond kiddo.
I know sometimes I push you to do more than your share and sometimes it's out of your comfort zone, but I swear Bubby it's for your own good. It's my job as your mom-to make sure you grow and thrive...to make sure you eat your veggies and get lots of hugs and kisses (my favorite part).
I know the hardest part of life for you is having to take 2nd seat to Syd's diabetes...but don't you worry Bubby-your always at the top of my list. I'm so proud of the person you've become and I want to recognize you my Bubby...My sweetheart, my smart big boy.
Love you always-Mom
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
A Life of What If's
When you have a child with a serious condition-it's hard not to think of the what if's. What if she's at school and her teacher doesn't notice her blood sugar is low. What if I sleep through the 3am check. What if she is treated differently at school. What if my son resents his sister's diabetes because she requires so much care? What if...what if...what if...
You can drive yourself crazy thinking about the worst case scenario. And yet-as Mom's that's what we're made to do. We want to protect our children from the harsh realities of the world. We want to lose our temper at the jerk that's staring when we check blood sugar. But what would that teach our children?
There is so much in life that's uncertain. I have to remind myself constantly that I have to slow down. Life for me could revolve around regular blood sugar checks and infusion set changes. But it doesn't have to.
My life is overflowing with love! My husband who lets me sleep an extra hour in the morning. My son who gives me hugs and kisses and knows just how to lift my mood. My Sydney who is strongest person I know. I have so much to be thankful for!
I choose to LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH.
You can drive yourself crazy thinking about the worst case scenario. And yet-as Mom's that's what we're made to do. We want to protect our children from the harsh realities of the world. We want to lose our temper at the jerk that's staring when we check blood sugar. But what would that teach our children?
There is so much in life that's uncertain. I have to remind myself constantly that I have to slow down. Life for me could revolve around regular blood sugar checks and infusion set changes. But it doesn't have to.
My life is overflowing with love! My husband who lets me sleep an extra hour in the morning. My son who gives me hugs and kisses and knows just how to lift my mood. My Sydney who is strongest person I know. I have so much to be thankful for!
I choose to LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH.
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