Brandon's Page 
This is a page that I am dedicating to my son Brandon. He has been such a joy every since he came into my life. I feel so lucky to have this child to call my son. He is my inspiration. As you probably know by now he is my miracle and I am so lucky that I have him in my life. I have almost lost him many times in his short life. He is the person that keeps me going when I don't think I can keep up his health problems. I never thought in my life that I would have to hold him down to give him a shot or force fluids down his throat so that his sugars would come up high enough that he would be okay. He is insulin dependant so everyday is a struggle for not only him but myself and my husband. In the last year since diagnosis I have had to learn how to take care of my child in a different manner. I have had to learn how to check his sugar, test his urine, count carbs and measure food properly. How to level it out so that I can give him enough protein and fat to hold his sugars up. I have to make sure I measure his insulin correctly. I have to make sure I keep him well because of his immune system. If and when he has a low I have to make sure to get it up fast enough so that he doesn't have insulin shock or have a seizure without bringing him up too high. When he has a high I have to make sure to bring him down to the point where he is okay but not too low so that he bottoms out. It is a fine line between high and low and it is my responsibility to find that happy medium where he will be safe. It is very stressing and worrisome but I do it cause I love him so much. Everything I do for him all day long is for the simple fact that I have such unconditional love for him and I would do anything for him. I am truly blessed to have this child in my life everyday.
I can only offer you the parental outlook but my friend Vicki can give you an insight as to what it feels to live with this disease at Dweebmom's Homepage! She helped me out tremendously in the first 6 months telling me how my son feels and how I can help him cope with this disease. I am really lucky to have this friend in my life. She is a terrific woman and a wonderful mother. I hope you all enjoy. Let me know if there is anything that you feel I need to add to this page to make it better. Please read his story on my miraclepage and then his diagnosis on the diabetes page. Thanks so much.
Brandon's Poem
I see in my mind a beautiful baby boy,
who laughs and smiles and brings his mother joy,
while pain and hardship become a part of life,
that little baby boy marches on thru such strife,
a pat on the back,
an angelic little smile,
he seems to bring comfort, and make it all worthwhile,
As the crowd starts to gather, looking on in disbelief,
the small boy named Brandon, sleeps on in relief.
Written by my dear friend Roy (aka Cashman on Diablo's B-net)
Thanks so much Roy. This touched my heart and soul.
Tiny Handprints
Tiny handprints grow so fast
Their awkward groping soon will clasp
A ball, a book, a sweetheart's hand.
A diploma, briefcase, wedding band.
Tiny handprints grow so strong
It doesn't take them very long
To snap a shirt, to paint, to draw
To labor hard, to drive a car.
Tiny handprints grow to be
A person that is quite unique
A wonderful mix of so many things
With his own feelings, thoughts and dreams.
Tiny handprints grow to rely
On his parents to raise him right
His parents pray that when he's grown
He'll say their job has been well done.
Tiny handprints are ours to love
The sweetest gift from God above
A miracle that never is surpassed
How sad they grow up way too fast.
Author Unknown
This is Brandon's cyber pet!! I do not have the registration yet but I decided to go ahead and put him on here. Please do not take him away from Brandon cause he is happy here with all of his things. Thanks to Vickimouse for our new addition.
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