OT: Medical scare/Prayer request

[Blackie]

Been showing Ruthie the 1965 Topps football set that I started building a while back. She loves it and I have decided to build this for her and she can pass it on in the future. I have about 5 or 6 other cards that I will send off to SGC when I get time and or money but can't just now. I have named the set Ruthies (fight against type 1 diabetes) 1965 Topps football set. I am going to only concentrate on building this for her and enjoy it with her. Seems like she loves to just get involved with something and her smile when she sees the cards is awesome. I was so broken hearted the other day at Childrens hospital but for now its great to see her light up. I now have these cards in her room for her to enjoy. Still have a long ways to go on the set but this is my ultimate goal now.

Thanks for all the prayers guys

[barrysloate]

Wishing you and your daughter the very best Robert. She should be able to live a normal life once she gets used to her new routine. Sorry you had to go through such a difficult ordeal.

[Blackie]

Thank you for your kind words. She is so strong and a real fighter. We will just continue to love her and keep life as normal as we can around the house.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I have a relative with Type 1 who was a college hockey player, is married with kids, and lives a completely normal life. There was an Olympic swimmer recently (Gary Hall?) who also has Type 1. It is a frightening ordeal at first but it should have a good outcome. Best wishes.

[Blackie]

Thank you brother. She loves peewee cheerleading and dance. Ive told her we can still do all these things. We just have to keep and eye on her bloodsugar.

[wazoo]

Sending my prayers! Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

[freakhappy]

Robert...sorry your daughter and family had to go through all of this...I can't imagine. I'm happy to hear that things are looking up for her as no one should have to endure that, especially a child. I'll be sending prayers your way, friend...keep your chin up.

Mike

[Rickyy]

Best wishes to your daughter Robert. Sending her some good thoughts and karma her way....I hope she feels better real soon!


Ricky Y

[t206trader]

Wishing you and your family all the best Robert. Ruthie seems like a real fighter and I'm sure that brighter days are just around the corner.

Brandon

[Blackie]

Words can't express how much all these kind words, thoughts and prayers mean to us. Guys from the bottom of my heart I thank you!

[itjclarke]

Robert- All the best to you, your family and your daughter Ruthie. My wife also has Type 1 diabetes and had a rare adult diagnosis at about 29/30 (Jay Cutler was also diagnosed as an adult). She is about 5 years in now, and though I can't say her life is completely normal... can't be completely normal when she has to monitor/count virtually every carb she eats going forward and has to battle low blood sugars as well as the high... over time it has become her new normal. I trust this will be the same for Ruthie.

Other things that have been amazing in our experience over the past few years have been the advent of devices such as the CGM (continuous glucose monitor.. which means you don't have to prick yourself several times a day anymore) and the pump, which regulates the amount of insulin per injection. I'd expect these would be offered as options. As you go forward, feel free to contact us (my wife offered her email address if you have questions) anytime. I'm sure there will be a learning curve and adjustment period, even for others in your life as type 1, though different than the much more commont Type 2, is often misunderstood and mistaken for type 2.. but as already said, it will become a new normal.. and like with a Jay Cutler, or my wife, you still do the things you did before.

Best,
Ian

[Blackie]

Thank you so much Ian......got my girl down here reading these posts now.........she is lit up with a smile and in turn that gives me great Joy!

[slipk1068]

Ruthie is in my prayers and wishing you and your family a nice Thanksgiving.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Wishing your daughter, you and your family the best, Robert.

[ethicsprof]

my prayers are with your family at this moment and continuing.
juvenile diabetes is a chronic disease but can be managed well over time.
as you've already seen, it is disease which does well with the team approach
among physicians, diabetes educators, family, and patients.
I wish you the very best with this and a grateful thanksgiving.
Barry

[Blackie]

So grateful and blessed to have great doctors and nurses at the hospital and very blessed to not be deployed as i have missed a few Thanksgivings. Thank you all for your prayers and words of encouragement.

[jim]

hi Robert, looks like you need a Jim Perkins card #61 for your set. Send me your address and I will mail you this SGC 60 card.
Oh, I will also say three prayers for your daughter (3 has always been my lucky #)

Happy Thanksgiving!
jim

[Blackie]

Thank you so much Mike and Jim!

[Leon]

Prayers and best wishes for Ruthie, Robert!!

[Rich Klein]

youngest son had this happen to him. He was originally using the needles each day but now has a pack (very small) strapped to his arm. He is living a totally normal life so hang in there.

Rich

[btkpath]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Ruthie and the rest of your family.