How God Selects…By Erma Bombeck
When my son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in December 2005 (3 days before Christmas) at the age of 8 I didn’t know what to expect…..what to do…..what to feel…..what to say…..
I didn’t know anybody with Type 1 diabetes. I was terrified and worried that I won’t be able to give him the proper care and support children with diabetes need.
I prayed day and night for wisdom to know what to do and for strength to keep on going .
Of course I was not able to let my son know how scared I was. He needed my strength as much as he needed his.
Here was this little boy who had to grow up overnight and who’s life will never be just ordinary. Another little child with Type 1 diabetes who’s parents will always worry about him no matter where he is and with whom he is…. Another family whose life will change forever all because of this awful disease.
One of Many Hospital Stays - Part of Living w. Type 1 Diabetes
I spend many sleepless nights watching my son and crying quietly beside him. One day few months after he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and we were having tough time I opened my email and there was this poem written by Erma Bombeck.
I don’t remember now who sent it, but whoever it was knew it was the right thing at the exact right time.
It’s been almost 4 years and I keep this poem in my desk and read it every time it seems like diabetes has the winning hand…..every time I need to remember what’s important…..every time I need guidance…..every time I need just a little hope…
If you know any mom with diabetic child or you are one I hope this poem will reach you exactly at the right time and I hope it will lift your spirits and help you to have a good cry (we need it sometimes) so you can go on.
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I love the two piece you included from Erma Bombeck. It’s been too long since I’ve read here.
Thank you, Corrie. Erma Bombeck was a truly inspirational woman and a writer.
What an interesting blog site. I like how you have categorized your posts so I could find these neat quotes from my favorite theologian: Ermma Bombeck. Thanx for following Steadfast Ahoy. I’m following you back
Welcome to Daily Organized Chaos, Rosemary. I hope you enjoyed reading my posts. Erma Bombeck is one of my favorites as well.
When my son was diagnosed 3/6/07 – - he was in kindergarten – - so young, sweet and innocent……….my little boys innocense was robbed……i didn’t realize what our new ‘normal’ life would be like……yesterday my friend and neighbor (3 doors down) got the news that her son – - in kindergarten – - was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I remember someone giving me the Erma Bombeck “poem” and how it touched me. Thanks for posting it. I have forwarded it to my friend………I wish I didn’t have to forward it to anyone.
Lynn, I am so glad this poem can help another mother dealing with what we had to deal with.
It’s not fair that our children had to grow up overnight at such an early age, but I truly believe that their disease made them stronger and better people.
I to wish that there were no moms I can forward this to…..maybe one day.
All the best to you and your friend.
This poem brings me so much comfort…I have grown up learning about diabetes. My dear sweet mother was a 40 year type one diabetic, At the age of 14 I began to understand the horrible complications. She was a kidney recipient and was given a second chance to live 11 more years..A blessing that I thank God for.
I am married now with 3 beautiful children. two of which are diabetic. We are hoping for a cure one day but until then we press on with a new found hope. There is hope for this generation. My mom was the pioneer of this disease and my children are here to see the cure!!!!