Another birthday has come and gone! I'm not one to put much emphasis on my age and I'm not scared to turn 30... but this birthday has given me a little bit of something to smile about!
So much has happened to me in the past 5 years and the last year has been quite a ride... good and bad. I have seen and been through stuff that I hope very few people ever have to go through, but I know that I am a better person now because of it.
Over all, I am discovering just how strong I can be! With all the good there is bad, and with all the bad, there is good. Age is just a number and your actions and attitude are more important! One positive about my birthday - I can still say that "I'm in my 20s" for one more year!
I have dropped 20 pounds in the past year and I can honestly say that it has made a huge difference in my life for the best! I am better able to handle stress and I have seen it make a positive impact on the girls!
I am determined now, more than ever, to use my hobbies and skills to try to give some hope to Type 1 kids. I don't know if there will be any new advances or break throughs in my time, but I hope that I am at least a role model for my girls. I hope that one day, Ellee and I can ride together in one of the rides as proof that Diabetes doesn't have to hold any one back from anything.
And with that determination, I got myself a road bike for my birthday! The guys at the Trek Store in Columbus were great! And even better that they are a sponsor for the local Tour de Cure ride! This bike is encouragement to get out move forward! I now have no excuses not to do Ride to Cure or Tour de Cure rides! *sigh* Now just waiting for spring and good weather!!!
