Wednesday, March 19, 2008

They like me, they really like me!

Have you been over to the Diabetes 365 pool lately? I'm on day 157. The picture at the bottom of this post is day 150. I'm not sure why, but it's been chosen as a favorite by 9 members of flickr. I was also invited to add it to a group called "That's Bostin"(no idea what it means), but there are a lot of amazing pictures in that pool as well. I just thought I should share it here too.

Diabetes 365 - Day 150 Being different.

Having Type 1 Diabetes can make a person feel different. It's not so easy to blend in when you need to test, take shots, or wear an insulin pump. Your life can revolve around food, numbers, and the idea of looming complications.
Sometimes it's hard not to see myself as that lone tiny lavender colored crocus surrounded by the strong deep purple ones. But I can always turn that statement around. I can remember that although diabetes makes me a little different, I am still beautiful in my own way like that tiny flower.

There is no cure for Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.

Yet.

11 comments:

Penny Ratzlaff said...

That is beautiful Jillian. Both the picture and the explaination that went along with it.

Congrats for making it so far in the project. I had to give it up.

Jess said...

Gorgeous, just gorgeous.

Thanks for sharing.

k2 said...

Your a flower, and none to delicate. Your unique stro,& beautiful just the way u are.
You my friend, ROCK.
k2

meanderings said...

Amazing photo - thoughtful thoughts!

Allison said...

I love this picture and your explanation! Hope things are going well!

Minnesota Nice said...

A stunning photo.

Naomi said...

You are purpleishious!!!

Anonymous said...

that picture is amaaazing! i love the description too

Araby62 (a.k.a. Kathy) said...

What a perfect post. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

Donna said...

Purple - my favorite color. The photo is just lovely & so is what you said. Thanks for sharing.

Araby62 (a.k.a. Kathy) said...

Oh, and BTW, you've been tagged :)

http://trying2behuman.blogspot.com/2008/03/at-choo-and-meme.html

Look forward to reading your response!