Dan, Patt & co.

I had some stomach issues when I was 17 that landed me in the hospital, lost some intestine, extended stay at home, etc. It was then that I got to see what true friendship was. The friends that came around when I wasn't a joy to be around... the ones that didn't have cash, but would doodle something in class and bring it over as a gift... those meant more to me than anything. And now, 36 and looking back, I still have those friends.

Your daughter is likely learning a LOT of life lessons very early. Although the journey isn't a good one, many of these lessons and the growth of character that come with it, are invaluable.

Not that she should be lucky to be going through it, but man, once you (and your friends and family) come out the other side, you can't get that experience any other way.

Anyhow, again, I'm glad she's doing better.

Dan,

I feel for your daughter and your family. I have struggled with type I diabetes for much of my life. It takes quite some time to figure it out and we are all different. However, tell your daughter that once she gets it figured out, it will no longer be a debilitation. Instead it becomes an inconvenience. It took me 4 years to figure mine out. Now I am normal other than a few expensive obsessions.

Thinking of you folks,

Scott

Glad to hear the good news Big Dog!!!!!

That is great news!

awesome news dan! nothing like getting to let that big exhale out! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Definitely great news Dan. I wish her and your family the best.

That's great news, Dan. I wish you all the best.

Great,Great news. God Bless

One of my best friends is insulin dependent, 3 shots min a day. We have hiked and paddled some of the roughest country you can imagine and although I have had to shove a few life savers down his big mouth over the years believe me he has not missed out on much.

The wife served as a clinic person for the local elementary school for 6-7 years. Her main thing was watching over diabetic children while they were at school. We get to see these kids regularly at our dog park too. It is amazing how far things have come.

Now that the doctors have apparently discovered how to maintain your child on an even keel I think you will see your lives return to something approaching the norm. Discovering the right methods and schedule seems to be the major battle.

Here's hoping all the worst is behind you.

Mick

I was first a member here back in late 2006, so I remember the worry in the air during I think the time of the Dogfather. Now that I'm back, I'm very sorry to hear that things continued to be difficult after that initial period of diagnosis. I am so glad to hear that things have reached a more established resolution and I wish you, Dan, and Patti and the rest of the family all the best. Here's to things getting better and better!

For those of you who wonder how I can say this after all this time and such a long absence, let me just say that even with those difficulties, Dan and Patti took care of my order-- and all the orders-- and were exceedingly gracious to boot. That made an incredible impression on me. While I'm not the biggest or a regular buyer of knives in general, my loyalty is with Scrap Yard-- the people here really are the best. (Having the top quality-to-price ratio doesn't hurt either.) God bless

I'm happy to read that it seems to working out for you daughter and your family. I can't imagine how hard that must be. As an Atheist, I see no problem with thanking God for the good news. However, I think science and modern medicine should get a little credit as well.

Dan and Family,

Congrats on your most excellent news.