Six Things on a Wednesday.
1. I had my Joslin appointment on Tuesday afternoon, and it only took me three and a half hours to get there from my apartment in Norwalk. Joslin always makes me feel hopeful, like no matter what happens, these people will keep me safe. I saw my endocrinologist, Dr. Florence Brown, and after reviewing my bloodsugars and noticing a few trends, we talked about a continuous blood glucose monitor. I would love to have one of these for a few days a month, just to get a feel for how my sugars are trending. I’m exploring the possibility of trying one out – leaning towards Dexcom. Can anyone make a solid recommendation as to which one I should try?
2. The JDRF walk is this Sunday. My family and loved ones will be walking, along with some potential special guests, which I’m hoping to divulge on Sunday night. (Here’s hoping everything works out and my Special Guests are able to attend!) If you are walking with me on Sunday and you still haven’t signed up, or if you’d like to make a donation towards Team Six Until Me., visit HERE. A big thanks to my team members, who have raised hundreds of dollars on their own fundraising quests. I am very proud to have you on my team!!
3. “Generation D.” has been updated. Note: I had never been called over the intercom of a police cruiser before. This was a first for me.
4. Halloween is a-comin’ and there are big plans here. Not only is my brother’s house being transformed into a pirate ship (much to the delight of my 6 year old nephew) but the Morrone Family is expecting A New Baby. My brother’s daughter is due at the end of October and I absolutely cannot wait to meet her. My sister-in-law confirms that, if the baby is born before Halloween, New Baby will attend as a hotdog. A hotdog on the pirate ship. I endorse this idea.
5. I love doing the laundry. The smell of a dryer sheet permeating my household makes me so happy. However, finding a small Sausage sleeping on a pile of toasty warm clothes straight from the dryer made me laugh. So I snapped a picture.
6. I laughed. And laughed and laughed and laughed when I read this post: The Lifecycle of a Blog.
Mental state at the beginning of reading this post: “Hmmm… that sounds a lot like me.”
Mental state at the end of reading this post: “Whoa. I could really go for a cheese sandwich right now.”
Blogging. It’s what’s for dinner.
Comments
Dont' even tell me the Special Guest is Larry.
Congrats to your brother on the soon to be new addition! May she enter the world with relish....haha, I'm sure you'll appreciate that pun, Kerri.
Posted by: Shannon | October 12, 2006 02:16 PM
siah, ahhh so sweet.
and be so cool to meet the new baby, the hot dog is a great idea,
Posted by: vicki | October 12, 2006 02:40 PM
Congrats Auntie Kerri!
BTW - I love Officer Mark! That story made me cry.
Posted by: George | October 12, 2006 04:05 PM
Aw - I didn't know my blahs would spread. I'm sorry :(.
Your story about Officer Mark made me so happy though; I guess if we just cling to those beautiful moments when someone has such an incredibly positive impact - we might just be OK.
Posted by: nicolep | October 12, 2006 04:50 PM
Kerri--love the hotdog costume. And lemee know when you're next in Joslinland--I was right in the neighborhood on Tuesday and while work was nuts this week, could meet you the next time you're around.
Posted by: Lyrehca | October 12, 2006 05:12 PM
Not to confuse you, but today is Thursday. (believe me, I've spent the entire week believing it was Monday the 11th, etc..I just got straightened out today)
Which makes tomarrow Friday the 13th.
Congrats on the upcoming 2nd aunthood- my SIL is also expecting in the middle of Nov.(first girl,too:-)
Do you plan to keep going to Joslin? that's quite a commute!
Posted by: type1emt | October 12, 2006 05:43 PM
I just read your story and thought it was so "sweet" of the officer to offer you the candy.
What is it with me a puns today...somebody stop me, LOL
Posted by: Shannon | October 12, 2006 06:06 PM
Oh shit, it's Thursday!! I seriously had no idea. I think because I took Tuesday off to travel to Boston, my week became convoluted.
I would change the title but I'm too lazy. :)
Posted by: Kerri. | October 12, 2006 08:51 PM
Thanks Kerri that was a really nice introduction to the OC Website with your comment. Such as everything else this past couple of weeks it was the fear of the unknown how this would work out but i am glad to see you took the time to read and forward your kind thoughts to us and our family.
We definately will be checking with your site when we can.
Take care.
Posted by: chris | October 12, 2006 08:56 PM
Great dlife article Kerri!
You covered a lot of ground and a lot of feelings and emotions around a particularly difficult holiday for folks and families dealing with diabetes.
And I got such a kick out of the Officer Mark! I can totally picture you frozen in your tracks!!
Posted by: Scott K. Johnson | October 12, 2006 09:42 PM
Mental state at the beginning of reading this post: “Hmmm… Another blog with same story.”
Mental state at the end of reading this post: “Whoa. I could really go for a treat now.”
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Posted by: Dev | October 13, 2006 05:00 AM
Congrats on aunthood again! The hot dog costume is adorable.
Posted by: Rachel | October 14, 2006 01:35 PM