by Reed | Aug 13, 2021 | Medical Professionals
Doctor visits went well this week. The first on Wednesday was more of a walk in … get the second shingles vaccine … and walk out. Felt puny the first night, but better the next day. The nurse said that the reaction to the second shot is usually milder...
by Reed | Aug 10, 2021 | Medical Professionals
This week is full of doctors visits. Tomorrow I get the second (and final) shingles vaccine. Not real excited as the first one had more pain that other vaccines I’ve had, including tenanus & covid. Oh well … a little short term pain for long term...
by Reed | Aug 8, 2021 | Evergreen, Friends & Family, Medical Professionals, Mind
If you are new to type 1, this is for you. You didn’t ask for type 1 diabetes and it certainly didn’t arrive with much notice. I am sorry for all the change going on now. Life isn’t a straight line and some turns don’t come with much warning. Type 1 is one of those!...
by Reed | Jul 9, 2021 | Friends & Family
26 years ago today Kendra and I tied the knot in St. Louis. I am so grateful for our love and relationship. I am honored to be married to her, her kindness and generosity, patience (especially with me) and difference she makes with our family and others. Honey,...
by Reed | Jul 7, 2021 | Mind
Acceptance. That’s the other word that I believe describes how to live well with type 1 Wikipedia says acceptance is a person’s assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition (often a negative or uncomfortable situation) without attempting to...
