so blessed

So, It has been a LONG couple of weeks and things have been extra crazy than normal! So I thought I would just give a quick update- this will be long -WARNING!

Yes, I know it cliche- but over the last few weeks I have had SEVERAL moments to reflect and remember how BLESSED I am. I am usually too into Christmas to really get into Thanksgiving- but this year I am not going to just let November pass me by without thinking about all that I am grateful for.

On November fourth we discovered that Dave has Type one diabetes. WHAT?? Seriously, when he first starting hinting at thinking he had it- I just ignored him. Yeah right. Isn't diabetes for old people...(shows how smart I am!) And when he came home from the neighbors (he borrowed their glucometer to check his blood sugar) he was much more emotional than I have ever seen him. And I knew it must be bad. So we went to the hospital only to discover that he truly did have diabetes. So after a long night in the hospital- we woke up to a new world- I can't even describe the feelings that I felt over the next few days. scared. worried. sick. pressure. completely OVERWHELMED by the unknown... (I can't imagine what Dave must of been thinking)-

Now that we are on week two, things are getting better. I'm learning more about diabetes than I ever thought I would and I am learning how to count carbs! We are on the switch to sugar free treats and much healthier living! (I still cry over this one!- I think I'm going to become a closet treat eater, but I've found that eating a big bowl of ice-cream isn't so fun when you are alone.)

I am so thankful for Dave. I am thankful for all that he does for our family! I'm thankful that he was aware of what was going on so that we could catch this before it got too out of hand. I'm SO thankful that shots don't affect him, that he doesn't have a soda addiction and that he doesn't "love" ice-cream, or treats too much. He teases that he has a been a diabetic in training his whole life! (what a trooper)

I'm thankful for his positive outlook on life. He is amazing and I'm thankful that he is always uplifting me and supporting me. I don't know what I would do without him! He is such a great daddy- his boys love him so much and I hope that they turn out just like you. If anyone can do this, it's you babe...

I need to thank our families for all the help they've given us with the boys- and especially Mike and Andrea- I think I called Andrea every day for a week straight- You both are amazing and it means a lot to have such good friends! I'm always amazed at how so many people just want to help! We've had many phone calls and many people who have been a great support- sending info on diabetes, cook books, recipes, and visits- it's been great and very helpful!

So now it's into a new, and a little bit different life. if you find any good low carb recipes I would love to hear about them!! (and watch out- Dave's got lots of diabetic jokes...Not sure how long those will last...He's starting to sound like my dad with all of his lawyer jokes...:))

All in all I am thankful for the gospel, for prayer, families, and for our Savior. Happy Thanksgiving!!