So far, I have enjoyed writing about food, sharing some of my favorite recipes and special moments spent in the garden, in addition to tackling some DIY home projects. After taking a little time off to reflect on where this blog is going, now I am convinced I have to dedicate some time to learning and helping others with those little curves that life presents us.
We (my family) have been dealing with juvenile diabetes for just
a few years, and I feel the need to take a little time to encourage people that
have been diagnosed or who have a family member or friend that are dealing with
this disease. (The data from the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet indicated that
25.8 million children and adults in the United States - 8.3% of the population
- have diabetes). Read more about the statistics here
As you can imagine, by now this number has increased. So, it is time to use the power of the internet and today’s social media to learn more about the technology and different ways to deal with this bump in the road. I have to make sure you know I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV! I can honestly tell you that blogging makes me a better learner and knowing I might help someone in need, it will be worth all the time and energy spent here!
As you can imagine, by now this number has increased. So, it is time to use the power of the internet and today’s social media to learn more about the technology and different ways to deal with this bump in the road. I have to make sure you know I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV! I can honestly tell you that blogging makes me a better learner and knowing I might help someone in need, it will be worth all the time and energy spent here!
I am beginning a new “chapter” in my blogging efforts. In addition to my regular entries about food,
home and garden, I will be introducing many thoughts and comments focused on diabetes
and the ways that it affects my son, my family and those around us. I am most concerned about learning how to be
a dad to someone that struggles with the day to day demands of a disease and
how to maintain a sense of normalcy. My
wife and I want to bring both our children up with the idea that they can be
positive thinkers and successful in anything that they decide to be passionate
about.
I want to encourage all followers of my blog to join with me
in this journey if they choose, and to feel free to help us along the way. Any comments would be greatly appreciated and
we hope that families will seek us out and offer as little or as much
information as they desire.
P.S. I will be sharing a few tips (drink more water) and some healthy eating recipes that we can integrate into a diabetes management routine.
P.S. I will be sharing a few tips (drink more water) and some healthy eating recipes that we can integrate into a diabetes management routine.
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