juvenile diabetes – The Daily Observations of Genesis Eve Garcia

Charity Never Faileth

We got our stimulus money. YAY! We can pay some bills! Woo hoo! Here’s the thing. It’s SO NICE to have money in your account. I just love opening the website and gazing at the figures. They go away so fast. But for a little tiny bit, it’s wonderful to feel wealthy. Ahhhh sweet money!Continue reading “Charity Never Faileth”

When Your Sweet Boy With ASD Has to Change Schools

Last night Dan and I watched His Dark Materials. He was riveted. I have always loved the books and I am overcome by the tv adaptation. He sat facing forward, so serious. I was laying with my body kind of twisted. I laid my head on his little tummy. It was so soft and warm.Continue reading “When Your Sweet Boy With ASD Has to Change Schools”

Things I Don’t Want To Talk About. Part 2. The Park

Covid19 is overwhelming me. I know we’re going to be fine. It comes down to this. I handle stressful situations by determining what I can do, and then leaving the rest alone. I can wear a mask to stores and businesses. I can wear a mask at work when others are around. I can putContinue reading “Things I Don’t Want To Talk About. Part 2. The Park”

Here Comes The Sun

Yesterday Dan and I drove up to Primary Children’s hospital for Dan’s appointment with the team of endocrinologists who serve the kids in the area with Type 1 (juvenile) Diabetes. The beltway circled up towards the mountains. It was about three in the afternoon and the sun was shining brightly in the west, and stretchingContinue reading “Here Comes The Sun”

A Day In The Life

Today I am tired. I did my best yesterday. I really did. I actually exercised! I went on a short walk with a dear friend. She pushed her 4 year old in a stroller and we had a nice visit. And she gave me pears from her tree! So, to recap–I actually participated in aContinue reading “A Day In The Life”

Childhood Diabetes Today

In the picture above, you can see Dan on the first day of school, standing next to his dad, posing for a picture with his trusty diabetes kit hanging from his shoulder. He goes everywhere with it. Some of you know how this works, many of you don’t. Back in April this year, Dan wasContinue reading “Childhood Diabetes Today”