End of Summer

Mr. Stripey tomato and a cucumber from my husband's organic veggie garden

Homemade, organic pasta sauce

A sign in the hotel elevator (when my hubby and I went on a 24 hour getaway together)---it made me laugh.

My daughter and me at the local waterpark.

Summer is quickly wrapping up around here. I've had 3.5 months off work---which has been both a blessing and a challenge. Being home with my daughter has given us plenty of time to partake in numerous activities together. I've been able to enjoy sleeping in, working out every single morning, and reading lots of library books. I wrote several articles for Diabetes Health and volunteered one day a week at a local hospital with the diabetes nurse educator. However, I have missed the more hectic pace of working (part-time) and being a (mostly) stay at home mom. I miss having the interactions with my fellow teachers and my students. I'm ready for fall.

My family is in a season of peace and security. Nothing major is going on. We're just living each day in an ordinary and predictable fashion, though it's rarely boring with a toddler. It's nice to have calmness and comfort.

One bit of good news---my a1c was read to me wrong at the doc office---and wrong in a good way. It's actually 7.2! I'm only .2 away from where I should ideally be! Woo hoo!

Life is simply easy right now. I am a bit worried that something dramatic and upsetting is just around the corner...but I try to live in the present, deal with each day as it comes, and enjoy these seasons of peace and beauty.

I hope that as you continue to read and learn and evolve as a person with diabetes that you take some time to reflect on your blessings. Much love to you!