Danford Diaries : JDRF

Enjoying being snuggled in bed with the hubs and blanket wrapped around me like a big coo coon. Rolling out of bed was not easy, but so worth it. Walking up to JDRF gave me the biggest sense of fulfillment. The run raiser raised about 100,000 dollars, and the walk was a huge success as well. There was face painting, jump-a-roo's pizza, breakfast, water, a band, tshirts... it reminded me of the alligator festival, minus the drunks, and rides(haha). So many children of all ages, some so young they had not yet taken their first steps yet. Most were diabetics as well, some were family of a diabetic. The support system that presented itself, had the strongest humbling effect on everyone, it was a great honor to be part of something so important to not only our family, but many others as well.

Diabetes is a disease that can be managed, but unfortunately never can be controlled. This disease never sleeps, in fact it showed it's face at the walk. Julian got very fussy, and had the worse attitude for the first part. With the help of insulin, his little body got back to a good blood sugar level, and the sweet boy i birthed emerged.

It was such a beautiful day on the beach front, high 60's low 70's.. clear sunny skies, and nice breeze. Julian loved the birds that flew over head, and the horses the police road to escort us down the board walk.

Not to mention the dolphins that swam parallel to the board walk, as we walked the duration of the 2 miles. It was almost as if they were participating in their own way.