Not so--Happy Anniversity

I know this will sound like a "Oh woe is Bud", but tough acorns. 42 years ago today, after 3 days and at least 20 bottles of I.V. fluids, I had gained some fluid weight back and figured whatever had made me sick was about gone.A nurse neighbor of ours stopped by and asked how I was and I told her when they were done sticking needles in me I would be fine. She sat on my bed and said" We need to talk." About 3 hours later, I knew more about Juvenile Diabetes than I ever cared to, and this lady didn't have a sense of humor so I knew I definitely had it. Give myself shots? Strict diet with no sweets! Was she nuts or what? Good Lord, I was a 13 year old popular, smart-aleck, runt! From that day on life would never be the same. My self-esteem was in the gutter, I was scared to death, I was starving, I was totally overwhelmed, I was afraid to even think of leaving the hospital and what was really freaking me out was, what would all my girlfriends think!! I'm still here with no cure in sight, but if you have any money to donate to a worthy cause, send it to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I know an absolutely adorable, beautiful, brillant and courageous little girl that could use all the support we can give her. I love you Reagan Grampa