tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post2107523837988296587..comments2023-04-04T01:19:43.025-07:00Comments on The Flog – The Fabry Log: The Scent of InsulinChris Fabryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04659256097054720180noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-52139370144903159782011-05-19T14:20:22.815-07:002011-05-19T14:20:22.815-07:00Chris, Thanks for the blog. This story really tou...Chris, Thanks for the blog. This story really touched my heart---a son who takes his health seriously and a daddy who cares.<br />I am a single, 33 yr old woman in MS. This past Feb, I had surgery, more extensive than originally planned and resulting in a 7-day hospital stay. Thankfully, both my parents were with me thru it all. Their being there and prayers helped me so much during this time. I am SO blessed!<br /><br />I really enjoy listening to your show when I can. Thanks for sharing your heart and family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-67683490989150692872011-03-24T13:04:18.384-07:002011-03-24T13:04:18.384-07:00Yesterday on my blog I posted about a local (Lakel...Yesterday on my blog I posted about a local (Lakeland, FL) 'Walk For The Cure' for diabetes. Today I was led to your blog and read your posting of March 8, 'The Scent of Insulin'. I was deeply moved by this experience of you and your son. I decided to post this account with a link to your site to provoke/encourage others to be mindful of those enduring and suffering with this health condition and to do something proactive and easy (we all need to walk more!) such as registering for a local walk for the cure. Here is the link to my blog posting: http://healthadventurecoach.blogspot.com/2011/03/juvenile-diabetes-reason-to-walk-for.html<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Lori Clinch, Health Adventure CoachLori Clinchhttp://www.healthadventurecoach.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-87844252770608478492011-03-20T19:21:46.649-07:002011-03-20T19:21:46.649-07:00Chris I love your honesty about the whole situatio...Chris I love your honesty about the whole situation. Sacrafical love cost alot. You are truly loving your son and one day he will look back and say, what a great dad I had, he got up in the middle of the night and helped me. You are a great example of what kind of love God asks us to have for each other. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-75694497056234934222011-03-12T09:55:00.123-07:002011-03-12T09:55:00.123-07:00Praises to you and your wife, Chris! I am an insu...Praises to you and your wife, Chris! I am an insulin dependent diabetic of 36 years. It has been a struggle with this disease for so long, but I want you to know it can be done - and done well. It takes willingness on the diabetic's part, and of course, perseverence, help from others (like you are giving your boy), keeping abreast of new knowledge about how to control it, etc. I take multiple shots and do multiple blood tests a day (usu. 4 shots daily, 6-8 blood tests). Remember to teach your little son, "through God, all things are possible". That is how I cope every day. Blessings to your family, and bless you Chris for sharing your story.Cherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-81065618588595175832011-03-11T06:42:04.076-07:002011-03-11T06:42:04.076-07:00This is a wonderful and terrible post, Chris. Hop...This is a wonderful and terrible post, Chris. Hope you know what I mean.writingdianethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955424888288307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-33277535746518868142011-03-09T09:27:50.932-07:002011-03-09T09:27:50.932-07:00Now that's what love is all about....Now that's what love is all about....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-44610030570489485092011-03-09T08:36:42.778-07:002011-03-09T08:36:42.778-07:00I agree that you are a great dad & husband to ...I agree that you are a great dad & husband to help @ a time when you would rather roll over & go back to sleep...now a hint for the next time you get egg shell in you scrambled egg....from my Amish aunt...years ago she told me just use the big part of the shell...put it next to the shell in you dish & it slips right on the bigger part...works every time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-73952406781734430642011-03-09T08:27:28.801-07:002011-03-09T08:27:28.801-07:00I've been a diabetic for over 35years. I'...I've been a diabetic for over 35years. I'm also a mom, and I can hear, the frustration, heart ache, and worry in your words. People don't understand that diabetes,unlike many forms of cancer, is a cronic and can't be cured. That it has long term damage to your organs. I think all of us play the "why me?" "if only I had____________" game, you finally get to "it is what it is". You either deal with it and get stronger, or it over takes you.....it's no different than dealing with other events in life, everyone has some burden they carry, abusive people in their lives, over whelming debt, etc. Diabetes is manageable. It teaches you self-discipline, probably one of the most valuable skills any of is can ever have. It teaches you inner strength, the ability to manage challenges. Most diabetic children have higher gpa.s I know it's no fun, but it will make him stronger in life. And supposedly the smell of insulin reduces the likelihood of alzhiemers, go figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-57913150953844620302011-03-09T01:38:07.622-07:002011-03-09T01:38:07.622-07:00I have listened to you on Open line and Andrea fro...I have listened to you on Open line and Andrea from W-A-Y- back (early 90's) But, only today checked out your blog (Flog) <br />You are such a great writer! Need to read the new Heaven book. I can't wait to see June Bug (movie) but personally, I'd really like to "see" Dogwood! <br />Organic honey sounds like it would be super healthy. (for so many reasons.) I'm an RN so all this made total sense. Agree, Colin will grow up all too fast. (I also appreciated the snippet on when you and Andrea got to get away for 6 hours for dinner/concert in Phoenix.) Love, K.~Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189239819640213540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-58763144302845982242011-03-08T21:16:49.951-07:002011-03-08T21:16:49.951-07:00i am so there. it helps to be reminded that there...i am so there. it helps to be reminded that there are other groggy, sleep-deprived parents out there mustering all their mental and emotional resources to take a stab at dosing insulin and choosing snacks with staying power...in the middle of the night.jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454292077309274979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-41357861480333988652011-03-08T19:20:08.212-07:002011-03-08T19:20:08.212-07:00It was beautiful to read this story, it helps me u...It was beautiful to read this story, it helps me understand all that is involved in diabetes. I was just diagnosed, but I am early stage and can handle with diet only, but it shows me the courage of a young boy and his Dad at a very critical time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880878399980307318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-6070011268999716822011-03-08T14:24:00.697-07:002011-03-08T14:24:00.697-07:00"not understanding why but trusting..."
..."not understanding why but trusting..."<br /><br />thinking of and praying for your family Chris.~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-85980342850035946622011-03-08T13:11:17.830-07:002011-03-08T13:11:17.830-07:00I agree, great job Dad. Blessing to you.I agree, great job Dad. Blessing to you.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11719927439037431284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-66026964819764508472011-03-08T12:01:43.508-07:002011-03-08T12:01:43.508-07:00We are so lucky to have a right-brained daddy like...We are so lucky to have a right-brained daddy like you, Daddy!<br /><br />Love you!<br /><br />-MegsMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-31935652962060581692011-03-08T11:47:14.802-07:002011-03-08T11:47:14.802-07:00Chris - Thanks for sharing your honest heart. I fi...Chris - Thanks for sharing your honest heart. I find those who I admire most are those with real faith, real feelings and who share real life with those around them. <br />Life is hard - but God is good. What a blessing that your little man is so in touch with his body. Prayers to you and your family - Pam in Poplar Grove, ILbluedaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669847693335750093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-40714739263894553982011-03-08T11:40:40.016-07:002011-03-08T11:40:40.016-07:00How we take good health for granted. Today I am go...How we take good health for granted. Today I am going to thank God for a pancreas that works the way it should. My 4yr old granddaughter just started having seizures this week. After 4 days in the hospital, she is going home and will be on meds for epilepsy. Thanking God that it was not tumors or worse causing her problems. I am so thankful that God watches over our "little ones"BobbieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01401609684293192919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-31373755889932281542011-03-08T11:29:03.957-07:002011-03-08T11:29:03.957-07:00Chris - Never compromise with him either. It's...Chris - Never compromise with him either. It's VERY tempting... But it can lead to long term dependance. My brother had diabetes. When he was 8 he was diagnosed. But he never got to where he respected the disease. He thought, "I can control it." He died last April... less then 6 months after finally moving out to live on his own. There was family nearby - even in the same town... But he died at age 37 because he though he could control it. By the time he was found, it was all over. Teach your son the discipline to respect this disease. We all miss Scott, and we can't bring him back. BTW - I thought the 3 words were "Dad, I'm shakey" <br />DavePastor Dave Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101054257787711756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-67069931348013656862011-03-08T11:25:18.816-07:002011-03-08T11:25:18.816-07:00I shed a tear as I read this. I watch my husband ...I shed a tear as I read this. I watch my husband poke his finger 2-3 times a day and think "he has to do this for the rest of his life". I have to shop different, cook different, learn how to read labels and count carbs...its overwhelming. But I do it. I do it for the sake of my family. Because I know now that if I can teach my kids how to eat healthy then maybe if their pancreas decides it can't act right, they will know how to handle it. <br />Diabetes has changed our lives, but for the better. For my husband to lose 40 lbs and begin paying more attention to "being in the moment" with his family...I wouldn't trade it. Thanks for this, Chris. It brought me perspective.urbanambassadors@hotmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-14285436305506166202011-03-08T11:01:06.059-07:002011-03-08T11:01:06.059-07:00Oh I'm sorry and I feel for you. We had the op...Oh I'm sorry and I feel for you. We had the opposite problem last night - a BG of 590 and try sleeping waiting for that to go down. I hate diabetes too!! But for the lows, as something to try, we have always given a Quaker Chewy chocolate chip granola bar. They have a very good combo of carbs and fat (which is the essential part to keeping the # steady once it rises). To raise the BG, a meal of protein just won't do it as easily as a combo of carbs & fat. A chocolate bar would also work (the fat also being the crucial component for staying power). Good luck to you all as you navigate this. It can really throw us for a loop sometimes. Blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893204038198431673.post-7579839730067430272011-03-08T05:43:53.358-07:002011-03-08T05:43:53.358-07:00You're a wonderful daddy. And a fairly good pa...You're a wonderful daddy. And a fairly good pancreas. Thanks for sharing today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com