Stick or Prick...

As most of my readers already know, we were just released from Scottish Rite children's hospital yesterday with a diagnosis of type 1 new onset diabetes for my oldest JPM, Jackson. I promise to update more later, but things are still such a whirlwind right now. We are alive and as well as we can be. We are exhausted, confused, anxious, worried, thankful, agitated, angry, obsessive, and so much more all at the same time. It is definitely THE hardest thing I've ever encountered or had to deal with in my entire life. I know I've said that before, but now I rescind all of that. This is the worst. Thankfully, though he was caught semi-early, and we are working hard every day to try to get him regulated. Today was not such a hot day for that, and the doctor already made some changes tonight. I am thinking she'll make more tomorrow. We received good news that his teacher next year used to be a paramedic, medical assistant, and took pre-nursing classes before becoming a teacher. Amazing, huh? I kept saying how I felt led to change him to that class all of a sudden last week. God was lining all that up before my very eyes before I even knew Jackson was diabetic. Amazing. What a wonderful God we serve. He's never left me alone, so I know I'm not alone now. Neither is Jackson. Sometimes it feel that way, but He's here. He is going to get us through this. And, all I can do is hope and pray His plan involves my little man changing the world for the better...for many, many years to come.

Please add our little boy to your prayer list...yes, there are MANY worse diagnoses, but this is still very difficult. We appreciate all of your support and know that we will be relying on you during the days to come.