Being a kid with diabetes is so hard...
It's harder than remembering your
phone number or your zip code...
It's hard when you want candy but
can't have it...
It's so hard when you want to go some
where and your mom pesters you about
everything and asks you questions....
It's gonna be hard when you go blind...
It's gonna be hard when you die...
It's just hard to deal with it for the rest
of our lives...
I hate it a lot, you don't now how it feels
unless you are like us...
It's gonna be so hard when you can't breathe
any more and you die!
But one thing is sure, it's never gonna be easy,
I hope some day there will be a cure.
Amanda Laforet & Sarah Church
8-11-00
Editors comment;
While posting this 'thought' about diabetes from these two nice young ladies it brought back memories of when I was first dx'd at 10 years old. No matter how young people act when asked about their diabetes, no matter if they say "it's no big deal" or "I'm fine", one thing is for sure... diabetes makes us all afraid, we try to act brave, but deep down inside, we are afraid. We are afraid of complications, we are afraid of what the future holds for us, we are afraid no one will love us because we are different. We want to grow up and have families, we want to have a long life, we want what everyone wants.
It is so very important to always give your 'D' child positive impute about their future, talk with them, help them to not be afraid. Talk to them about the good things that will happen because they did something good, not the bad things that could happen because they didn't test one time. They look to you for support and guidance, even if they won't admit it. Sometimes a 'D' support group, 'D' chat room, or 'D' summer camp can help. These are all ways to get your 'D' child involved with other kids and let them realize they are not alone. We all want to feel like we 'belong', help your child accept 'D' and feel a part of the world, let them know things will be ok with proper management and a positive attitude. Give them hope for their future.
...talk with your 'D' children
(this is only my personal thought and comment about this 'D' thought)
gary
2000
