The one person that I felt had an impact on me most with my diabetes was my mother, so here’s my thank [...]]]> As part of Diabetic Blog week, we were challenged to write a letter relating to our condition.  It’s been interesting coming to terms with being a diabetic, to say the least.

The one person that I felt had an impact on me most with my diabetes was my mother, so here’s my thank you letter to her:-

dear mum,
when i was asked to write a letter for today’s blog week challenge, there was only one person i wanted to write to – you! my wonderful marmee.

there’s no actual way i can ever express my gratitude for all you’ve done in helping me with my diabetes. it’s so vast, and extremely immeasurable.

you’ve been the one person who understands most what i go through every single day, and you are always so gracious towards me when i’m feeling bad or in the hyper blues.

you battled hard to get me an insulin pump when no-one else had one, because you knew it would be the best answer towards getting better control. you’ve taken me to uncountable doctor’s appointments in far away cities, and you’ve shouldered so much worry and concern about my health.

i feel so bad that it’s taken me so long to realise how much you’ve done for me – because you’ve always been so modest about it. perhaps you’ve seen it as your parental responsibility…but not all parents out there would look after their diabetics in the way you have me. you’ve checked my level in the middle of the night about a thousand times, and been patient with me when i’ve been angry, you’ve eaten the same food as me, you go for walks with me to help me get more exercise. you even bought a dog so that i wouldhave to go for walks more often

you taught me how to look after myself, and how to stay positive. you sorted out supplies and teacher information on school trips, and left work to come sort out broken infusion sets. you make sure i’ve BG tested, bolused and injected, because you know how forgetful i can be. and you encourage me every day to keep trying. you are so utterly selfless, it amazes me.

do you remember that time i came back from tutoring and i was actually in tears with flowers in my hand? well, it’s because it wasn’t enough. there’s no way i can say how appreciative i am of what you do for me.

ok, well, marmee, i may have cried my whole way through writing this letter to you, because i always get overwhelmed with how marvellous you are, and just HOW much you do for me! but i suppose like mother, like daughter, heh?

you know we’ve been talking about the proverbs 31 woman… well now is my time to rise up and call you blessed – ‘many women do noble things, but you surpass them all’ ♥

i couldn’t have got through so far so well without you. and i am so, so thankful.

with love,
your daughter xxx

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