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Two Months Before, Three Years After

This photo was taken on October 23, 2008, about two months before I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure. This photo was taken on October 28, 2011, a full three years later, and just two months … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: The Sweet Oinker Returns

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You Don’t Look Sick

One of the many things that I’ve observed in the nearly 3 years since I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure is that people just can’t seem to believe that there’s anything wrong with me because … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: The Sweet Oinker

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JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

This year, I will be participating in my first JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, and I will be doing so in Louisville, KY, on October 22, along side my good friend Meredith, who has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for … Continue reading

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9th Anniversary Weekend Photos

April & I celebrated our 9th year together over the weekend in a very laid back and easy going manner.  We went out for a nice meal Saturday afternoon and then spent the rest of the day driving around in … Continue reading

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10 Facts About Mike

Today is No D Day, and since the post idea I had last year was popular enough for several people to steal, I decided it was good enough to use again this year.  So, I give you 10 Facts About … Continue reading

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A Lecture for the Doctor

When I went to see my doctor Monday morning for a routine checkup, I went with the expectation that I would be receiving a lecture about my blood glucose numbers being higher than she would like and about my A1c … Continue reading

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A Successful First Diabetes Walk

April & I traveled to Indianapolis on Sunday to participate in the American Diabetes Association’s 20th Annual Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event.  It was the very first time that I’ve participated in a diabetes walk since my diagnosis … Continue reading

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Photos & Video: The Chainsaw Carving Festival

Those of you who follow me on Twitter have probably seen my tweets about a chainsaw carving festival that April & I were planning to attend.  Well, the event came and April & I made the trip to it yesterday.  … Continue reading

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