I love someone with T1D

 It is Project Blue November, the month to raise awareness of Type 1 Diabetes.  Brett was diagnosed 17 months ago.  17 months ago Brett was constantly thirsty, frequently urinating and had rapid weight loss.  He was beginning to complain that his stomach hurt.  The next sign would of been throwing up and I most likely would of just thought he had come down with the stomach flu.  At this point the disease develops rapidly and he would of become critically ill.  Thank you Jesus that he made it to the doctor in time.

Brett was admitted to the hospital with an A1C of 14.6 with a blood glucose reading of close to 600.  Which means he was walking around with an average blood sugar of 378 for several months.  Never ignore the signs of diabetes!  It can be a fatal decision.

 Brett does not let being a Type 1 define him.  Not. one. single. time in 17 months has he complained about the 1000's of times he has checked his blood sugar or injected himself with insulin.  He even thanks me when I check him in the middle of the night.
It is hard work doing the work for your pancreas.  He counts every carb he puts in his mouth, corrects his highs and brings up his lows.  Brett has made being a Type 1 part of his life, not his life.

I am about to tape up the 4th gallon jug filled with needles,  every time it is filled to the rim with needles I stop and remember how grateful I am that Brett was diagnosed in time and never for a second do I take for granted that Brett has access to the insulin that keeps him alive.

Brett sees his endocrinologist every 3 months.  He keeps astonishing his doctor.  If you know anything about an A1C you will know that his last A1C of 5.5 is simply more than amazing.  His doctor is shocked by his results every visit.  We are not.  You see I believe that Jesus is healing him.  I am believing and praying that he will be healed on this side of heaven.  Many people pray for his healing and there is power in prayer. 
Psalm 30: 2
LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.

This auto immune disease will not slow my boy down.  I am very proud of him.  He ran cross country for the first time this year.  When he decided he wanted to run I had a small mom panic attack, but soon realized that Jesus has this.  I pray for his protection every time he takes off running.  Brett slaps some sugar on his arm and is off. 
Brett, you never cease to amaze me.

I hear Jesus whisper that he will heal you in his time.  Until then continue to be grateful of his provisions.  I know I am.  You tell me you want to be an endocrinologist.  Keep that dream alive.  You are smart enough to find the cure for diabetes.  

I love someone with T1D and that is you!
I love you and you are a blessing. 

Brylee Ann 3rd Grade

Brylee Ann

3rd Grade

Beautiful inside and out.

Sweet

Sensitive

Reserved

Loves gymnastics

Loves her friends 

Wants to be a baby doctor

Dream vehicle is a Honda Odyssey mini van

Can cry at the drop of a hat

Loves to play barbies

Loves her daddy

Loves school

Loves to clean toilets

Loves life

 

Jake's Brown Paper Bag

Jake is in the 5th Grade and one of his first assignments was to fill a brown paper bag with 3 things that represent him.  He asked me what I thought represented him best.  I was busy making dinner and I rambled off what came to mind and would fit in the paper bag.

When I opened his bag he had his bible in it.  My eyes filled with happy tears.  His bible is not something I rambled off, though it should of been!

 My boy is intensely in love with Jesus! He brings his bible to school in his back pack everyday.

He brought his filled paper bag to school and wrote his story.  

All the 5th grade paper bag stories hang in a hallway.

It reads:

Paper bag by Jacob C.

Hi my name is Jacob C! I'm 11 years old. And my birthday is on October 2nd. So far I think school is awesome. In my bag my mom and me pick out star wars clone trooper because star wars is cool. And a football because sport's are fun. last but not least a bible.

To begin with I brought my bible because Jesus is very close to my heart. My mom gave it to me.  And I keep it in my backpack.

Also I brought a clone tropper since I love star wars. And it reminds me of my dad who loves star wars to. His name id commander Neyo.

Finally I brought a football because I love sports. Such as basketball, football and baseball.  In my opinion I like basketball the best.

I enjoyed telling you about me.  I can't wait to read my friends. I am looking forward to a great school year at Meadowview Elementary School.

This is Jake with his school issued iPad.  His background wallpaper is a picture of Jesus.

Jake has a gentle spirit.  He tells me he thinks about God all the time and I pray he always hears the small whispers from God.

He listens to Christian music in is room. His radio is never turned off, not even overnight.

Oh Jake always keep Jesus close to your heart.  Always be brave sharing the word of God.  Always keep your bible close.  Always serve others.  Always take the paths that God has for you.  Remember Jesus is always with you so don't take him somewhere you would not want him to be.  Always remember His love will never fail you.

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.

God has his hand on you.  

Be brave and never be ashamed of the gospel!

You are such a blessing and I love you!

Last Day of School

 Brett's 8th Grade Year...Done! Which means this guy is a Freshman next year.  What???

He had a wonderful year and of course.....all A's. 

 Jake's 4th Grade Year...Done!  5th grade here he comes.

He is my spunky, full of life kid.  He may be a ball of fire at home but he is Mr. Responsible at school and came home with a responsibility award on the last day of school.

 Brylee's 2nd Grade Year....Done!!!  Watch out 3rd Grade.  She is a super sweet, sensitive girl who loves school.

May 2015

 May 2015 in Pictures

Jake played his last 3 on 3 basketball game.  He of course loved it and can't wait to play again in July.

Brylee and her bestie found some awesome garage sale treasures.

Brylee's sunflower painting was selected to be in the district wide art show.

The mountains of dirt were finally removed from around the house!

This trio walks down the hallway after school everyday with their arms around each others shoulders!

Jake read some of his poetry at his Poetry Coffee House

After the Poetry Coffee House Jake busted out his favorite twins and they had a treat.

Brylee had her first sleepover with Caprese.

Awesome friends gave us free tickets to Valley Fair.

Aunt Sandy and Uncle Terry came to visit.

Jake had his Comic Con Convention and they read their comics to the other students.

He was Bolt the Super-Hero and stopped the Time-Taker from moving cars.

 Face-timed with my most squishy, adorable nephews.

Took the kids out to dinner.

Each kid invited a friend from school over for a bonfire.

The builder came and started looking for the bad insulation in our house.  Which is really smelly if we open our windows!

Brett had a bonfire with a couple of his friends.