To my diabetic daughter,
Its been just over three weeks since diagnosis, three short weeks to consume a wealth of information and to start adapting to a new way of life.
You have placed a needle in your body over ninety times, that number sounds so loud when written down and yet I know by Christmas you will have done the same task over two hundred times and that number will keep growing. Every time your skin is broken I swear I feel the pinch, and every time I see your small earnest face carefully pricking your finger, counting your carbs, and injecting your life saving insulin, tears rush to my eyes and a sob catches in my throat. I always turn away quickly so you don’t get a whisper of the sadness within.
You told someone last week that diabetes chose you because of your love for sugary sweets and only this week I realised that you thought if your blood sugar ever hit zero you would drop dead on the ground. No six-year-old should carry this blame or think these thoughts, but you do because I forgot to tell you different.
Diabetes will not hurt you, together we can make sure of that.
We have talked, talked for hours about what this condition means for you and I already see glimpses of the woman you will become. I know you will do more, see more, achieve more all in spite of being diabetic. This will not define you, it will drive you.
In three short weeks you have shown me what courage looks like.
You are amazing,
Love Mum
Xxx
She sounds amazing x
takes after me
Oh you made me cry! She is amazing aand puts my whiny arse to shame! Lovely post btw xx
thanks alice x
Bless her little heart. X
xxxx
Tears in my eyes with this one xx
sorry! x
So sad – no little girl should have to go through what your daughter is, but it sounds like she’s doing so with amazing courage. Feel proud x
i am x
Hand write that, will you, and put it in an envelope and tuck it away for her to see when she’s grown up. It will mean worlds to her.
Wonderful idea. Lovely post.
she is a clever cookie
good idea bat man
Beautiful. She sounds amazing, & with your love & support she’ll be even more so 🙂
thanks lovely x
What a beautiful little girl. She’s going to okay. And so are you – you’ve been through a lot in the last few years!
It is starting to feel that way to be honest x
That’s the spirit, chick 🙂
x
Beautifully written. She sounds like she is handling like an absolute champion. You have quite an amazing little girl.
She gets it all from me *cough*
Crying. That girl of yours is so bloody special. Love her. x
must be the name
This is such a moving letter. I don’t know where you get your strength from Jane. You are made of pretty good stuff I think. And your little girl sounds amazing and so brave.
Northern stock Laura!
Sending you a big hug Jane. Our babies mean the world to us and what a lot for you to have to deal with as well. You are both amazing! xx
Thanks lovely lady
Beautiful letter. She sounds so brave. You too. xxx
Thank you x
No child should have to go through this, but I think your little princess is very lucky to be in such loving supportive family who are there holding her hand and guiding her through this. I so hope they find a cure for diabetes soon.
Thanks monika
I have a lump in my throat. What a powerful post. You will all deal with the Diabetes withsuch grace, but I am sorry to hear of this unwelcome challenge.
Much love
H x