It’s such a life-invading thing, too. Every single thing you put in your mouth you’ll be thinking about, feeling guilty if it isn’t healthy, worried (or irritated) that others are judging what you’re eating – not to mention the struggle to keep your blood sugar in check and in a healthy range. And for my husband, the times I suggest that he might have low blood sugar because of his behavior or irritability…but then he turns out NOT to be low, he gets kind of frustrated at me. Think about it – it’s kind of like a man asking if we are PMSing!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I will definitely check out your site. I hope you find peace with your new lifestyle and good health for many, many years to come!

much love <3 , beckie

I am so glad that I did. First of all your layouts are wonderful and your journalling is really touching. Your scrapbook page about your husband and his diabetes really caught my eye. You see, I have been just diagnosed with diabetes at Christmas time 2011. I am still struggling with the knowledge that I am now a diabetic. I am a retired nurse, so I am very familiar with the disease …. what I didn’t know or realize is that when it is you … it is so different. I am finding it hard to really come in grips with the reality of the changes I must make. I think I am my worst enemy right now. So, you see …. this isn’t easy for me to write. I did a free wordart on my site concerning this disease. It was and is my way of trying to come in grips with it. My family is really supportive and I am proud of the things I am doing to try to help me control this disease; such as exercise. Now, the food is another thing …. I still haven’t been able to wrap my brain/actions around doing what is right. Your layout really hit home. I told me, how much easier it is than it was for your husband years ago. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Hugs, Sue

I just need to keep thinking it’s about WHO we are, not WHAT we are. things we think about, say to each other, do for fun, etc. If nothing else – I will be sure to put meaningful journaling behind those really cute pics from now on, LOL!

*sigh*. I really want to do this, because it’s hypocritical of me NOT to, but I feel a bit overwhelmed just keeping up with regular life without starting that too.

One the other hand…if I cut down on a tiny bit of the time I spend web surfing – browsing pinterest, reading photography blogs, checking for good deals on Woot…lol…I’m sure I’d have plenty of time!

I also realize that I need to scrap about my hubby more – so hopefully this diabetes page is just the beginning :)

I was afraid that poking on journaling would add stress to some folks, because I realize that journaling is the hardest part of the process for some people. But really, if you pick a topic on what you want to say, having a REAL story to tell makes journaling so much easier. THe journaling for these two pages took no time for that very reason! Yeah, I know I have typos, LOL. But my family knows that’s me – quick and impulsive. My hubby is the “measure twice, cut once” type of guy – but I’m more of the “if I have to follow instructions I’m not interested type”, LOL. <3