This day will forever mark my life, unfortunately as the worst day of my life. It is literally a mother's nightmare to have your child diagnosed with a chronic illness. As hard as it was on that unforgettable day... Today, looking back.... All I see is how far we have come, how much we have learned and grown as a family in just a year! Everything from learning how to manage T1D, mixing and giving insulin shots, learning to calculate carbs, manage illness and most importantly learning to work through this as a family.
Over that year, the most powerful and amazing thing for me has been to see how much love and support from near and far we have received. People talking to me about their own struggles and how it relates to what I am living... It has made me feel so connected to people and people who really know what we are living day to day. Thank you to our friends and family for everything.... From just asking questions, to listening to us, reading my blog, helping us or even just being aware and considerate of Jackson's situation. For all gestures big and small - Thank you!
My parents deserve a special thank you for being so present for us. From helping us at every turn to learning Jackson's entire routine - This helps me sleep at night knowing someone else knows how to take over should anything unexpected happen. But also knowing the routine allows my parents to babysit for us from time to time and this past month, Olivier and I even got to go on an adults only trip to Vegas. (I was not ready to travel with Jackson yet.... Just thought makes my hair fall out) What a gift they are! Don't know what I would do without them and their unconditional support and endless love. We love you and appreciate you so much! I hope you know that...
Jackson, now 3, is doing great! He (as always) handles T1D so well.... He is such a smart, active and brave little man. He is learning so much too.... He knows to ask mom or dad before accepting food at gatherings and parties, he has learned to say " je suis diabetic" (I am Diabetic) and when we ask him what medication he takes he says "in-su-line" just like that. I am so proud of him and little man he is becoming. I am so blown away by his spirit and kind little soul. I will do my very best everyday to give him the best quality of life and all I wish for him is not letting T1D define who he is. Yes he must live with it and manage it but he is SO much more than that. I think he will be better and stronger because of it. And knowing Jackson, nothing will stop him or slow him down :)
