So we are just three weeks after S's diagnosis. Things have been going better than I expected. We recently celebrated two very important milestones, at least in my eyes...Right from the very beginning I wanted S (and the rest of the kids) to be VERY involved in his care, not because I don't want to do it on my own, but because I feel like if he can participate in this, he will accept it and be ready to meet whatever challenges await him with knowledge and determination!! :)
We took the first day at home after the diagnosis to educate the kids...what is diabetes? What do we need to know to take care of S? What if S has a very high blood sugar, or a very low blood sugar? What can all of us learn through this about our own health? It will be a lifelong lesson, but I think they mastered the basics!! :)
We also started right away encouraging S to check his own blood sugars. He was so scared at first. Who isn't afraid to inflict pain on themselves? But, he DID it!! :) He even spent a little time with his big brothers telling them what it felt like and poking them too...;) Ok, I think he enjoyed that a little more than doing it on himself...(hehe).
The other important event we recently celebrated was S's 8th birthday!!! Mom always tries to ensure each kid feels VERY special on their birthday!! And, this birthday was no different!! We were determined to help him have a normal, and even an extraordinary birthday!!! Although, I must admit, this was a birthday that made me more emotional than any other!!! We started the day off with a NO SCHOOL day!!! Because we homeschool, we have the liberty to give each child the day off of school on their birthday...and we do it!! Afterall, a birthday is just like a holiday...a day to be CELEBRATED!!! Then, each child gets to choose whatever they want to eat for all three meals of the day!! Yes, even if that means chocolate for breakfast!! ;) It only happens once a year right?? :D
Samuel chose fairly normal things though...an omelet and fruit for breakfast, a quesadilla for lunch and burgers for supper! I also try to buy or make a special birthday cake for them, with whatever character or theme they choose...that was the emotional part...S woke up and was greeted with hugs and "Happy Birthday's." Then, he thanked us with a smile, turned to momma and said, "But Mom, I'm not going to get to eat any birthday cake now, am I?" :( Oh yes, YES you will honey!!! We just have to count carbs, what kind of a birthday cake do you want? "A racecar one!!" Ok, DONE!! :) We had a wonderful 8th birthday, despite diabetes ;P. He even said, "Mom this was the best birthday EVER!!" :D Then..." I wish I didn't have Diabetes, but its ok, I know there is a reason for it..." Oh, how my heart ached at that comment...I wish he didn't have to have it either. I wish I could have it instead of him!! But, that wasn't God's plan I guess... Then, we talked about how we can pray for a cure for him and other kids...then, the thought HIT me...now we WILL be praying for a cure for a disease that affected our family, and countless others...hmmmmm, would we have prayed for a cure for these sick kids before??? Sadly, probably not...not that I didn't care about kids with diabetes...I do, but I guess the thought never crossed my mind to pray for a CURE for them...now it is a regular part of my prayer list!! See? There ARE blessings in CHAOS! :)
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