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.