tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post5230965574457055692..comments2023-03-26T03:37:51.226-04:00Comments on Diabetes Blog: BETA BUDDIES: DO NOT PITY THE PORTUGUESE PRINCESS NOR HER SON... WOMAN!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-69048044564406233282010-08-05T20:56:41.701-04:002010-08-05T20:56:41.701-04:00I'm struggling with this a lot, but more so wi...I'm struggling with this a lot, but more so with family than anywhere...I think that they just feel sad for him because they know how hard it is. It doesn't seem that was the case for this lady. I hope you know that she probably does that sort of thing to a lot of people feeling like she's so "lucky" all the time and not really knowing what it means to be thankful for the simple things like a child being able to play a whole season of soccer. I appreciate all your posts and allowing us to hear your true feelings so that we know we're not alone when we feel the same way!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-7928575683742960892010-08-05T08:59:25.097-04:002010-08-05T08:59:25.097-04:00To All - Thank you for the supportive comments. I...To All - Thank you for the supportive comments. I am not angry or upset with this woman. It really made me take pause and think about what I want people to see/think/feel (if they even give it a thought) when they see Joe and I out and about...it re-iterated how awesome Joe is and how that is truly what I would want others to focus on.<br /><br />And @ Meri...YEP you are right...Joe running around in all of his "uber, super-cool, awesomeness" will inspire anyone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-3305661103715984782010-08-05T08:56:46.628-04:002010-08-05T08:56:46.628-04:00Reyna, Matthew has only had D for 5 shorts months ...Reyna, Matthew has only had D for 5 shorts months and already I know exactly what you're talking about. I cannot imagine how much you have dealt with this over the years.<br /><br />Good post as always. : )<br /><br />And thank you for your sweet encouragment. Sometimes my rollercoaster emotions make me feel like a nut-case. You make me feel normal and I love you for that!Tracy1918https://www.blogger.com/profile/11192789929262055057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-77825085148993262452010-08-05T08:27:30.234-04:002010-08-05T08:27:30.234-04:00The site looks good!
Just the other day a woman s...The site looks good!<br /><br />Just the other day a woman saw me checking Caleb's sugar. Afterward she said, "he handles it so well". I smiled, looked at Caleb and said, "You handle it well?" He said, "Yep". I said, "there's no other choice, is there?" He said, "yep." It was all friendly. She meant well. She was nice. To your point, what can people say? This lady was trying to be supportive.<br /><br />The woman was in your story was not trying to be nice or supportive. That's the difference to me. It's less what is said and more how it's said. That was rude and insensitive. I don't care what the situation is, "That is so sad?" Are you kidding me? I can accept people's lack of understanding. I never understand the lack of sensitivity though.Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-41987543178125369282010-08-04T21:34:55.170-04:002010-08-04T21:34:55.170-04:00You go, PP! :) (Sorry, couldn't resist) I h...You go, PP! :) (Sorry, couldn't resist) I have been having a blog like this rolling around in my head lately, too. I agree with you so incredibly much and will probably quote you! Thank God this season is almost over. Hang in there!Hallie Addingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-64829584217864989562010-08-04T15:21:07.898-04:002010-08-04T15:21:07.898-04:00Right on! Did you son hear the woman? Are you prep...Right on! Did you son hear the woman? Are you prepared for the team party, you know she is going to mosey her way over to ask questions....Practice some quick retorts. "Oh are you kidding, he is more in touch with what's going on with his body than most adults I know...and much more organized!"Renatahttp://www.thediabeticduo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-57898786393660487412010-08-04T14:31:03.597-04:002010-08-04T14:31:03.597-04:00You don't need to show her...Joe shows her wit...You don't need to show her...Joe shows her with his awesomeness. She sees a happy amazing joe running around the field, and if she doesn't put two and two together and realize what an inspiration he is...well she can just suck it!Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-72280097762964374862010-08-04T13:16:38.955-04:002010-08-04T13:16:38.955-04:00AWESOME POST!!!! Love it :)
You're a ROCKST...AWESOME POST!!!! Love it :) <br /><br />You're a ROCKSTAR mom with a ROCKSTAR fam....thanks for always being so inspirational!!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977082081187891403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-56660027124890158222010-08-04T12:27:55.206-04:002010-08-04T12:27:55.206-04:00I hear you!!! Preach it, Sistah!I hear you!!! Preach it, Sistah!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842687454353803647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-14425656350408590162010-08-04T10:30:24.138-04:002010-08-04T10:30:24.138-04:00Girl - - - you are awesome! and so right we don&#...Girl - - - you are awesome! and so right we don't need pity we need respect! Or kids they deserve some kind of award for what they endure! Rock Stars for sure!LaLahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278430665049354027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-78135535882555783202010-08-04T09:42:54.464-04:002010-08-04T09:42:54.464-04:00I hope you know how much all of us admire you and ...I hope you know how much all of us admire you and Joe for the way you handle this everyday. I am amazed when I see how Joe deals with his D everyday. He is so brave and smart and very cute as well. You are wonderful the way you empower him and have allowed him to do his self care with a little help from the people who care for him so much. On the outside he looks just like all the other kidos doing everything they do and more. You my friend are a wonderful nurse, mother, teacher,friend and on and on. I think when people say things like this they are only saying that they think they could not do as good a job as you and Joe do. God put you and your wonderful family together for a reason and we all see that reason everyday my love.Gaylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-36144946959989666192010-08-04T09:38:09.041-04:002010-08-04T09:38:09.041-04:00Maybe you could share this or another page from yo...Maybe you could share this or another page from your blog for the poor underedcuated Mom at the soccer game or give her some of the information from one of your teaching sessions at the schools. You are doing great. XOXO MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-69269013128749828632010-08-04T09:17:37.163-04:002010-08-04T09:17:37.163-04:00YES, YES, YES. That is exactly how I feel about my...YES, YES, YES. That is exactly how I feel about my kiddo and how I want people to perceive us.Susannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-40369666355133599192010-08-04T08:39:12.022-04:002010-08-04T08:39:12.022-04:00I am SO going to the last game!!!!! Joe, and you,...I am SO going to the last game!!!!! Joe, and you, should both have huge capes with giants "S"s on them. You both are, indeed, inspirational. What's sad is this (ugly) woman's ignorance. Feel bad for her, for she sucks. It's hard to not let the words bother you - believe me, I know! But stand tall and proud - you deserve it, pretty pancreas!!! xoxoxoLaurennoreply@blogger.com