Category Archives: Life

Smash Diabetes Challenge

Posted on November 10, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

So, my good friend Kelly Close nominated me for this Smash Diabetes Challenge as part of Diabetes Awareness Month.  I’ve accepted the challenge and, to spread the fun, I’m nominating my friends Ashley Rose, Michael Hoskins, Kate Cornell, and Sue … Continue reading →

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A glimpse

Posted on November 2, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

This image is representative of how things have been for me as of late. I’m struggling to get my numbers under some resemblance of “control”. Diabetes hurts no matter what type you may live with, and I give it the … Continue reading →

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Paid in full

Posted on October 16, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

On September 3rd, I made the very last payment on my student loans. And as of October 5th, that account is no longer open and no longer appears on my credit report. I can’t begin to tell you how relieved … Continue reading →

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Trying to Fix Me

Posted on July 22, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

The better part of the last year, since watching my aunt die of cancer on July 27, 2013, has been a real struggle for me mentally. That experience pretty much blew open Pandora’s box of “why bother?” demons and poured … Continue reading →

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From the Archive: You Can Do This

Posted on June 30, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

It’s been 3 years since I first recorded and shared this video.   And if I’m honest, it’s probably been 2 years since I last watched it.  I was looking back through the archives this evening and spent some time … Continue reading →

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A Belated 5th Blogiversary

Posted on June 4, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

So, it’s seems that in the hustle and bustle of the last month, I managed to overlook the fact that my blog turned 5 years old.  And I think it’s worthwhile to stop and briefly note the occasion, even if … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Our Rings

Posted on May 21, 2014 by mydiabeticheart
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Keeping Watch

Posted on February 13, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

Last Thursday evening I was sitting at my desk at work when my cell phone started vibrating and dancing across the desk.  Not recognizing the number, I dismissed the call and went back to what ever it was I was … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Art Day: Bleeding Fingers, Broken Heart

Posted on February 3, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

My submission for the 5th Annual Diabetes Art Day. Many thanks to my friend Lee Ann Thill for organizing this awesome event every year. Bleeding Fingers, Broken Heart. Done on black and white scratch board.

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My Heart has a Cell Phone, Again

Posted on January 30, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

On Monday I went for the appointment with the nurse practitioner at my cardiologist’s office.  As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been dealing with some weird heart palpitations and breathing issues, etc…, and it has been quite a … Continue reading →

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