Saturday, March 26, 2011

Counting my blessings

I am so lucky. Yes, that is right, lucky. You are probably thinking, how in the world are you calling yourself lucky? I don't want that kind of luck! No thank you! Well, I am talking about lucky in the diabetic, pain everyday, stress 24/7, and still remaining sane type of lucky. I am realizing through the DOC (diabetic online community) that diabetics have horrible mood swings. Seeing all of these people who deal with a diabetic loved one who just goes from calm to crazy 2.2 seconds. Well, that is the complete opposite of my good ole' hubby. Seriously! 100% the truth. He is so calm and so patient with my nagging duties. It takes a heck of a lot for him to really get mad. I am the one who loses it over simple things. I tend to take out my anger, about the medical issues, on him; something I am working on. Sure he gets annoyed, don't we all? But for him to really lose it, well he has to really be pushed. I think this is why we get along so well. We are literally each others best friend. I think that is so important in a marriage, to be friends AND lovers. I can't imagine a marriage without my best friend. I just don't see how that would work. So yes, I am lucky. Lucky to have a happier marriage than I ever thought possible, despite all of the crap we are given. And I truly believe that since we are such a good team, team effort here, that it will last for a long time. We have actually noticed our marriage grow stronger as more problems are handed to us. So yep, counting my blessings everyday for that.

5 comments:

  1. Nice to meet you on here. I am delighted to read that you guys have your act together...encouraging and inspiring. HUGS

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  2. Hi Sandy! Thank you for your comment on my blog. I look forward to hearing more about your experiences of living with a loved one who has type 1 diabetes.

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  3. Wow, you really ARE lucky! I am thinking it would be so much easier if I had a husband who would not blow up in my face at a moment's notice, as I am never prepared when it happens. Thank you for letting us all know that not EVERY diabetic does this. I also know that "all the other stuff" you and your husband need to deal with is not at all easy. Hang in there.

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  4. I am jealous. I have the diabetic husband that is totally cool and calm 98% of the time. The other 2% he is certifiable. He will go off crazy screaming and throwing things. I made the mistake of locking myself in the bathroom during one of the highs and he kicked the door in. With all the crap you have to deal with you really deserve the calm and sane husband!

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