1 year today!!

September 11, 2007

It's hard to believe that today marks one full year since Olivia was diagnosed. Is seems like it's been so long, and on the other hand the emotions are still so raw it feels like last week sometimes. I've already spent the last couple of days reflecting on the day she was diagnosed, and the days that followed. I often try to remember how it felt, to be so carefree, and I don't remember the feeling, because it's something we all take for granted. You never sit around and think wow I can feed my kids when they're hungry!!! That was then and this is now, so I can't focus on the past, I can only look ahead and do the best I can. I thought I would sit around and cry all day today, but I haven't, it's been like any other day. The only difference is that it brings back memories, but that's okay!

The picture above was on September 11, 2007, Harrison's first day of pre-school, and the day Olivia was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We dropped him off at school, had a "girls day", then picked him up, grabbed McDonalds for lunch went home for like 20 minutes and let the kids play in the drive-way. I remember talking to my Mom sitting on the front porch, saying what if, but not really thinking that it was really going to be true. It was true.

Looking forward to the walk on Saturday, the weather doesn't look very promising (rain), but that's okay, I will walk no matter what. I just don't think I will bring my kids!! The last thing I need is four sick kids when I'm in Vegas. Thank you to all of those who signed up to walk, and everyone who sent us a donation. Every penny was so appreicated!!!! I can't tell you "THANK YOU" enough!!!!