It's official sort of 8D

Dave and I are engaged.

I don't have a ring yet.

There's no uber romantic story of said event, as we have been talking about it.

Having said that, I am so excited now that it's official 8D.

We are looking at  next year, possibly at a place that is dear to my heart, since my parents aren't here. We want them to feel like they are here in some aspect 8).

It's going to be small, and I think i know what kind of dress i want. Something relatively simple, but vintage... since that's me 8D.

love

Love is such an interesting entity.

Dave and I keep getting to points where we can't imagine being stronger, and then we surpass it.

I'm going through some medical issues. if you want to know more, our health blog I previously posted about will fill you in. He is so amazing. He is helping me every single step of the way. I am forever grateful...

I keep making mistakes in my typing. Pain killers and a lack of sleep will do it.... The pain has been severe, but all will be ok... I just want to find out what's wrong.... really badly, truthfully...

It bothers me that all er doctors do is mask the symptoms, but i digress...


I believe in love. I have found the man I want to marry, and I am so blessed. He means so much to me. I am forever grateful that he is in my life.

Thank you Red Lobster Cheddar biscuits. PS, I miss you

Hehe, I love Red Lobster's Cheddar biscuits. We went to red lobster the other day and I gorged myself on gluten. Dave and I have been sorting out a possible trigger. I have tried to go gluten free in the past and it did help me feel better, but now, we think that Celiac's disease is a distinct possibility... Gulp. After eating those evil wonderful morsels, I was soooo very sick. Dave mentioned Celiac's and we started researching. There is a definite link between Type 1 diabetes and Celiac's Disease. 5-10 percent of those with T1D have the latter. So, I am a week without any gluten, and I feel better. Darn. We will be testing for Celiac's when I go to my doctor next, as I have already contacted her about it.


So, I am glad to have enjoyed those beautiful morsels of evil one last time before I must be really really good.

On an awesome note, we tried the Mellow Mushroom the other day. I have been wanting to try it for a year, and it was so amazingly awesome.

Dave is trying his best to show me I'm not missing anything with the gluten free foods... and i am forever thankful for him for that. He is going to try to replicate a honey butter chicken biscuit for me.... Whataburger's evil...

Feeling down

This week has been emotionally difficult. I am really struggling with staying happy through the diabetes. It's been so rough. I have good people around  me, but I had to break down. I cried more this week than I have this year I think... It's a good thing, but wow, i'm tired 8/ God is good and we can do this together.

You're my Home

Song time!

BILLY JOEL LYRICS

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"You're My Home"

When you look into my eyes
And you see the crazy gypsy in my soul
It always comes as a surprise
When I feel my withered roots begin to grow
Well I never had a place that I could call my very own
That's all right, my love, 'cause you're my home

When you touch my weary head
And you tell me everything will be all right
You say, "Use my body for your bed
And my love will keep you warm throughout the night"
Well I'll never be a stranger and I'll never be alone
Whenever we're together, that's my home

Home can be the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Indiana's early morning dew
High up in the hills of California
Home is just another word for you

Well I never had a place that I could call my very own
That's all right, my love, 'cause you're my home

If I travel all my life
And I never get to stop and settle down
Long as I have you by my side
There's a roof above and good walls all around
You're my castle, you're my cabin and my instant pleasure dome
I need you in my house 'cause you're my home.
You're my home.

By Billy Joel. 

Hanging in and feeling blessed

Well, I started school, just three hours this semester. I'm really glad as well, because the first week of school, I showed signs of diabetic ketoacidosis again. The good news is Dave is taking wonderful care of me. I'm on the upswing, I think, and we finally figured out the cause. The doctor helped with that, so we're well on our way... I'm tired of the diabetic grind. But it is something I need to accept and deal with. I'm still working on that. I think of Dave's and my first year as it almost comes to a close... He has proven his love for me in so many ways. He stayed when a commitmentaphobe was working on letting her roots grow as well as letting people in. I am so thankful I did, as well. He accepts me for who I am.

So tired

I have been so very tired as of late. Dave has been great about holding down the fort and letting me sleep on nights he is off. He even takes my blood sugar and gives me insulin, when I'm half asleep. I am very blessed to have him in my life. The boys are doing well. We're all trying to be more active, and that is helpful as well.

I have so many thoughts right now in how to be better and stronger for God and for myself and for my family.

I want to be calmer and more peaceful. Those are my goals for now 8).


I am taking the summer off from school and working more. I am studying math and science to do better for the Fall.

I am also working on a good deal of projects knitting and crocheting-wise 8)