Father, teach my children the "secret of being content in any and every situation...through Him who gives them strength" (Philippians 4:12-13). This is my prayer tonight for my children. The great commission placed on my heart tonight, as I type, is to smile at everyone, it is an easy and powerful way to show that Christ is at work in me.
Reed has had a great two days. His blood sugar has fluctuated, it even dropped this afternoon while being at the pool to 63...but his dad did what he needed to and it has been up ever since. I am still very unsure of how we are making it day to day, but I know that it is God's strength. I am praying for his favor, for that amazing young man, and know that God has a great plan in his life that is beyond measure.
Some of you have asked how Reed "got Type 1 Diabetes", and the answer is that it is not contagious, it just happens. There are no warning signs and it does not just jump on you...(big laugh). Type 1 Diabetes is different than Type 2 because it is not asked for. Type 1 is when the pancreas shuts down and does not work at all, whereas Type 2 is due to diet, lack of exercise, and your pancreas still works, just not enough to keep up with your body. Type 1 takes time to adapt to the disease, however it does not prevent us from living a full and active life. With the right kind of support from people like you, that are reading our blog, Reed will live, learn to cope, and thrive regardless of the demands that the disease imposes.
I go to one of my favorite versus of scripture, "Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ." Ephesians 4:31-32. Pray for your children, for their favor from God, and for their strength and courage to handle anything this world brings to them.
Reed reminded me of this today. God will protect and guide us to make the best of this, just the way he has in other situations.
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