Glad things are looking better. My mom is diabetic, got it late in life, but is normally controlled with pills and diet. So far. It has affected her eyes, but surgery has dealt with that and she can see fine. Again I'm glad that prayer has been answered and so far so good with you. Hope you are able to find the correct balance soon.

Good to hear, John- but Im gonna keep my prayer level at "elevated" for awhile more- my wife has diabetes in her family and her family has truly lousy genetics for obesity-she's checking things constantly ( fortunately, she's a lab manager) if the bleeping HR dept. gets their act together she's up for promotion and may get some training in Seattle- if so I'll boogie over-only about 120 mies- around here that's just a long commute....

I'd be honored, Pastor Mike. Hope she never needs th' pump, but I'm glad it's there if she ever does. But be forewarned - it can be a hairy ride, but not impossible.

Louisj - I'm sorry 'bout yer mom there, bro. I don't like the disease, and yet somehow wish I was the only one. Truly wishful thinking, unfortunately. Yes; I've lost alot o' vision from this, and sadly, it only gets worse...

John

Very relieved you're getting it under control. You had me very worried. It must have been horrible to grow up with such a shadow hanging over your head. But you've grown into a stronger adult as a result of it.

Thank you for the regular updates. So good to know you are sleeping better. Diabetes runs in Zak's family and sometimes I worry because he is at high risk. It is certainly a terrible condition. You are so brave my friend.

John, My mother died from complications of diabetes in June. I am working feverishly to avoid this disease. She was 66 and had the disease for 25 years. It robbed her of her health and was such a difficult disease to manage. Glad you are feeling better. Take care of you.

peace :) shemelts

So glad that you're getting your sugar levels under control again. What you say regarding children (and adults alike really) breaks my heart. I have a co-worker who is type 2 but takes insulin because he doesn't take care of himself and it makes me so sad. I try to do what I can, bring in healthy foods, but all he eats is garbage and he never exercises. He is a very large man, is only in his 40's and is already losing feeling in one foot and one of his eyes is going bad...I fear the worst. But reading about children having their hearts restarted almost brings me to tears. I too hope this disease can be wiped clean from our world.

THANK GOD... I should have read from the top down... wew.. so glad you are doing better right now. I hate that you have to deal with this John. I just hope the stability continues. I am praying and thinking of you. I really appreciate you keeping us informed. You are a very important part of the thoughts family. Love ya John, xx

Tony - good observation, bud. Yes; in some ways this DOES make me stronger; I know I can tollerate this better than most, as an example.

T - ironic; you compliment me for doing timely updates and then I take like forever to respond! Thanks my friend; I feel purpose in my life and must fight to complete whatever th' heck I'm here for.

shemelts - that's the kinda thing I'm so worried about - the end can be most ruthless, from what I understand. THAT will determine what kinda man I am. When that time comes - not now.

Cassie - I'm sorry to bring sorrow to my friends, and I only reserve invoking these feelings for the worthiest of causes. In my mind, this is one. For me to suffer is terrible, but I can't STAND th' thought of th' little ones going through this...

Gen - it's OK, dear - I've done th' same thing! I'm still around; no plans of leaving. Cute picture!

John

John,

Forgive me for being gone for so long. Seems like I only swing by on Fridays to keep up with my film group, lately. I am doing so many other things and making so many changes in my world, AGAIN. They are all for the better, but I haven't been keeping up with the folks on the site.

I commend you for remaining righteous and strong (instead of bitter) when it comes to the horrors of Diabetes. I am sure that there are ugly days we don't see, but that you must survive. I feel much pain, myself, for children who must endure the same, or childhood cancers (one of my big causes). I know what my family goes through with an Epileptic child. I cannot imagine the pain of those who must constantly fear the next turn of a disease like this, the constant vigilance it takes to keep up with. We do daily maintenance with our little one's meds, but we are still SO lucky. I do all that I can, including praying a ton, for all kids in medical suffering. It breaks my heart, and it is visible how it tears yours apart as well. Keep doing what you do!

Barb! God, it's good to hear from ya! There are three members that I haven't heard from, and was readying to start finding out why.

Unfortunately, I came here t'day to let folks know I'll probably be away for a few days - BOTH eyes are bleeding, and I once again can barely see. If you were shown that my life would be an example of your life to come, would ya still be born? I used t' say yes; now, I dunno.

John