Having only been on the journey that is Type 1 diabetes for a little over a week now, I do know one thing, every now and then I forget about Caylin being diagnosed with it and life seems normal and uninterrupted by the disease and then WHAM! I’m reminded about it all and for a brief moment, I grieve. I know that’s totally normal and honestly every day is has been getting a tiny bit easier, but I won’t lie- those moments are hard. Thankfully I can just grieve and be sad for just that moment and God pulls me out of that sadness and I move on.
Now something as simple as ordering a bracelet for my daughter can send me into tears. Ok … so it’s not JUST a bracelet, but a medical ID bracelet. It’s so hard to believe that I have to order her one, but then again I am thankful I have to order her one. You know?
I’m so thankful for sweet friends who either have Type 1 diabetes OR who know of someone that does who have emailed me and offered some encouraging words. That means a lot to me. My sweet friend Sarah directed me to a website that sells these really cute medical ID bracelets and when I showed Caylin some of them, her eyes lit up and she picked out the one she wanted and I went and ordered it.
Pretty cute, eh? I love how it’s not a plain and boring medical ID bracelet like I thought only existed. I’m thankful for sites like this onebecause to a little girl when she looks at that bracelet she doesn’t see the medical alert symbol, but instead the colorful beads that look “like a rainbow” and for a moment the innocence of her childhood shines through. I love that. I had to get her this little charm to go on it, too:
Not sure when we started to sign “I love you” in our family, but we’ve done it for a long time now. It’s our thing. So happy to have that little charm on there. Just another way to add some love to it. ;)
So I’ve ordered her that bracelet and when I put it on her, I’m going to say a prayer and thank God that she is here and that I am able to put a bracelet on her because I need her. She is MY rainbow.
Kelly Goree
March 11, 2011 at 3:02 pmHugs hugs and more hugs! And what a sweet bracelet! Hang in there, K! You're one strong (and Happy) Mama ;)
xoxo
Shannon Tidwell
March 11, 2011 at 3:37 pmSo cute!
Heather
March 11, 2011 at 3:46 pmDo you mind sharing the link to the bracelet? My daughter's friend was just diagnosed with diabetes as well and this might be a nice gift for her. Thanks. happyfam@gmail.com
kristina proffitt
March 11, 2011 at 3:49 pmHi Heather! Sure! Here is the link:
http://www.laurenshope.com/product/1705/S138/twinkle-medical-id-bracelet
Susanna
March 11, 2011 at 4:56 pmRainbows are pure happiness!
(((hugs)))
Monika Wright
March 11, 2011 at 6:45 pmand she'll think of her awesome Mama each time she looks at that bracelet!
Heather
March 12, 2011 at 3:02 amthanks for posting the link! Best wishes with your daughter. My dad was diagnosed with type 1 when he was 14 or so…. that was back in the day when they didn't think they could live past 40. He's 67 and still going! Take care!
Jane
March 12, 2011 at 7:22 amWhat an ADORABLE, fun bracelet!!
I already told you about my cousin but I also worked with someone (who ended up being my friend) who was also diagnosed when she was little and I didn't even know she had it until she told me…she is married with kids now!
Once you learn to live with it….find your routine, your groove….it's a long, healthy life! Stay strong!!
Hugs!
nichole
March 13, 2011 at 1:47 amLOVE that sweet bracelet and charm for Miss Caylin! SO cute and definitely not ugly like the typical medical alert ones we often see. SO happy you were directed to that site so she can have something pretty. :) The charm is very cute too! Please give her hugs from us! :) Love you all!
Froggietalks
March 13, 2011 at 9:13 pmI can feel for you. My MIL was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 6. She did well until severe rheumatoid arthritis kicked in, then she had complications. She passed away in 2009. The best advice I can give you is to make sure Caylin eats a healthful diet and gets lots of exercise! That's the best way to ward off any of the complications.
And that bracelet is adorable! I wish they had those in adult sizes as well :D
charli
March 14, 2011 at 2:02 amgreat bracelet and be strong–one day at a time–don't project future disasters of "what if"…assume that things will be fine b/c they truly are for many, many kids with diabetes!!! Caylin WILL be one of those kids!!!!