tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post5281261144341213292..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: Things I've learned latelyMerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-64569357807285330592012-12-14T02:11:20.163-08:002012-12-14T02:11:20.163-08:00All wonderful observations, as always, from a very...All wonderful observations, as always, from a very special woman! Number nine resonates with me the most though. May that thought bring you comfort in these trying times.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713455671127735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-75679759854222763502012-12-12T20:28:08.250-08:002012-12-12T20:28:08.250-08:00so I've sat back and enjoyed your blog for a l...so I've sat back and enjoyed your blog for a long time now from one woman to another who knows what it is like to have a linen closet full of reservoirs and lancets. I'm terribly sorry that Ryan is no longer by your side and I feel that pain through your words as well. I recently lost my Mom, exactly two years after my Dad passed away. She couldn't live without him so as 'orphaned' as I feel, you help my feelings come alive and real. For that, I thank you as I've been trying to be strong for everyone...my family and my brothers family. Thank you for being such an inspiration to those who don't have quite the knack for putting feelings in words. Merry Christmas, Meri. heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-36650077405761197542012-12-11T09:09:03.980-08:002012-12-11T09:09:03.980-08:00#5 Made me laugh out loud. #26 - Awwww yeah. And #...#5 Made me laugh out loud. #26 - Awwww yeah. And #22...I'd love to be able to talk to you about #22 because I'm struggling with this one. XOXO. Krissy McMommahttp://www.diabetesontheside.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-16962188626544794962012-12-11T01:05:27.344-08:002012-12-11T01:05:27.344-08:00love, love, love!!love, love, love!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-66958076510141688432012-12-10T17:45:03.652-08:002012-12-10T17:45:03.652-08:00#12: I don't know if the scrambled egg comment...#12: I don't know if the scrambled egg comment should be taken at face-value or if it's a metaphor for something bigger, but it's something my recently-retired-uncle-turned-gourmet-chef recently learned and taught me. The little things make all the difference, and you forget what you've been missing until you go back to doing them. Enjoy the unhealthy butter - it's worth it.<br /><br />#30: The answer is simple. It's because you and Ryan raised him with your values, and taught him to express love and compassion in the same way you would do so yourselves.Scott Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259475635753627498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-82342983428345877282012-12-10T15:56:27.724-08:002012-12-10T15:56:27.724-08:00Love you too Meri. Once again your writing sparkle...Love you too Meri. Once again your writing sparkles and shines.Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-82332321329049846882012-12-10T15:17:57.381-08:002012-12-10T15:17:57.381-08:00L.O.V.E!!!L.O.V.E!!!Denise aka Mom of Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726979027850619807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-63341399280445576902012-12-10T14:50:58.508-08:002012-12-10T14:50:58.508-08:00I love you and you are awesome!I love you and you are awesome!k2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-13221686517014068082012-12-10T13:57:25.028-08:002012-12-10T13:57:25.028-08:00(Hugs) (Hugs) Aliza Chanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954617130839840564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-23677644920573426352012-12-10T13:43:09.114-08:002012-12-10T13:43:09.114-08:00Such a lovely list of gentle reminders for us all....Such a lovely list of gentle reminders for us all.<br />I'm so glad you write!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-4139964924090584992012-12-10T13:05:23.751-08:002012-12-10T13:05:23.751-08:00Meri, sorry, I misunderstood about the spider. Wa...Meri, sorry, I misunderstood about the spider. Waking them up is OKAY!Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12149809227265309597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-19634979630606138922012-12-10T13:02:25.148-08:002012-12-10T13:02:25.148-08:00Dear Meri,
I am much like Julie in that I am a si...Dear Meri,<br /><br />I am much like Julie in that I am a silent follower for the most part. Number 6 is particularly poignant as my husband is such a fanatic about oil changes, etc. He taught our daughter to change her own oil on her old Toyota van. She had to move the seat in order to change it. The last thing he says to our kids is, "Make sure you check the oil!" I am one of the worst when it comes to being afraid of spiders so I completely understand your having a son to kill it. Just don't lose control of the car! <br /><br />Number 9 is especially good for me to read. My dad died in October. He and my mom had been married almost 72 years. The grief hits at the most unexpected times. I am so glad your boys understand and are willing to share that grief with you.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing with all of us. I pray for you often.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12149809227265309597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-78982178417042441022012-12-10T12:48:34.608-08:002012-12-10T12:48:34.608-08:00Completely agree about number 11 here. Definitely...Completely agree about number 11 here. Definitely number 14 too. And kudos to you for fitting in the word heterogeneous. Love all your posts. ThanksStephenShttp://www.happy-medium.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-56450834535811133992012-12-10T12:09:48.836-08:002012-12-10T12:09:48.836-08:00Dear Meri,
I have been a 'silent' followe...Dear Meri,<br /><br />I have been a 'silent' follower as I have never left a comment. BUT I have said many prayers for you as I read your story everyday. Many times I lift up your name throughout my day as something you wrote comes back to me. Today, I had to write to say 'thank you' for being authentic, genuine, real, wise, funny, and amazing! Number 11 on your blog today melted my heart: "Everyone has good inside them. Sometimes they hide it, but it is there. They let it shine when they are enveloped in compassion for another person." What a beautiful statement and realization. I entered into my journal of "musings" so that I may revisit it often. I hope that my 'silent' compassion for you and your family has somehow buoyed you.Julie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/02302881451751485682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-4826356164255207522012-12-10T11:45:25.177-08:002012-12-10T11:45:25.177-08:00I might always say this, but this is my favorite p...I might always say this, but this is my favorite post yet! All of the man-or should I say "man"-things you're learning make the grief tangible: tools, BBQ, car liquids...I am so sorry Ryan's gone. <br /><br />In terms of songs, are you familiar with CeeLo Green's CRY BABY, an up-tempo ditty about a pancreas abandoning your very own child?katyhttp://bigfootchildhavediabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-38990315774282869582012-12-10T11:40:24.718-08:002012-12-10T11:40:24.718-08:00oye, how do I cry so easily these days? Your #11 ...oye, how do I cry so easily these days? Your #11 is so true. I believe one of the hardest things our young family has gone through was loosing my father-in-law when our boys were young, yet out of it has been an unbelievable outpouring love from our friends and extended family that did NOT end weeks, months or even years after. We are so loved, there is so much good out there, as my father-in-law always said, "life is good, now go get at it!" Have an amazing week Meri :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-89980989944999351562012-12-10T11:25:16.118-08:002012-12-10T11:25:16.118-08:00I love reading your posts! So much insight and lov...I love reading your posts! So much insight and love in your words. #30 made me tear up. Laughed at #25 (been there, done that)and never forget #22! Go rebel you!!!!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16740128447869682615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-58492127119797483282012-12-10T09:59:55.085-08:002012-12-10T09:59:55.085-08:00Love this!!! You're so awesome. xoxo #10- Seri...Love this!!! You're so awesome. xoxo #10- Seriously? #28- my same thought, and #30- Love that. I have to give my little ones more credit. Dawnhttp://www.dawncooperphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-54410988922693305342012-12-10T09:31:34.250-08:002012-12-10T09:31:34.250-08:00oh how i love this! and #28.....totally ok! and so...oh how i love this! and #28.....totally ok! and so is pulling over to a screeching halt on the side of the road to have your 8 yr old daughter kill a spider that has been taunting you from the dashboard. lolsky0138https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085600646732450220noreply@blogger.com