"D" doesn't pay rent

You know, DIABETES moved into our homes, lives, hearts and heads. First, my Mother some 20 years ago ... and now our beloved Ashlee, five months ago. Don't get me wrong, we are usually very welcoming of new ideas and guests .... but if "D" wants to live here ... It MUST pay rent!



Myrnx is on her test run with the PUMP !!! Using just saline for the doses. She doing OK with the exception of the first site change .... after two hours she was in tears and told me she would NEVER be able to get it right! Well, of course, it all worked out and I am very excited to be taking her into the Diabetes Clinic on Wednesday to "fire-that-baby-up" !!!



I pray this Pump is the solution to her needs .... she is really wearing down and I love her so! I want her with me for always! Next step is to get Ashlee PUMPED-UP, too! As difficult as it is to get started, the long range benefits outweigh the trial and errors and haggling with the insurance! I also asked Amy to leave Ashlee with us for a few months ... to give her (Amy) a break and to show Ashlee how SPECIAL she is. I know we could pull it off ... especially now that I've been reading all these D-Mom Blogs! What a blessing these girls have been! AND Inspirational!

a Family tradition... NOT!

Summer in Catalina! Long before I was born ... this was (is) a W-Family Tradition! Amy and the grand kids still come to Catalina ( from Arkansas)... every summer like clockwork. So wonderful to have them in Cali!

This year, Ashlee, 6 year old Type 1, had her very first D-Catalina! Being newly dx'ed .. she is still adjusting (as we all are)to daily shots and testing. She has only used the Insulin Pens ... never had a dose with syringe. Mid-week thru the Catalina Vacation ... PEN WAS EMPTY! Oh bummer! Amy thought she had brought the "refill" but it turned out to be a vial of Humalog! No problem...go to Drug Store and buy syringes .. easy-peazy! WRONG .. Ashlee was frightened of this new method (can you blame her?). Fortunately for the family, Uncle Doctor , comforted Ash and told her he would give her the shot! Amy tells Uncle Doctor the correction dose is 2 units and the deed is done ...no tears, quick and easy UNTIL a recheck of Ash's BG ... dropping ... dropping ... really dropping ... Amy immediately asks Uncle Doc exactly how much Humalog he drew up ... TWO ... "up to the TWO LINE"...OMIGOSH that's 20 units! AND HE'S A REAL DOCTOR ... think of how easily any of us could overdose this darling little sweetheart! Ashlee was very happy to CARB-OUT and disaster was abated! Praise the Lord!

How life changes when you have a child with Type 1 ... I feel the responsibility and I'm not with her 24/7. We are so proud of Amy! Four kids, one husband, running a home-business, HOME SCHOOLING and now ... Diabetes has moved in, too!

The ONLY good thing about "D" moving in ... we get to be closer with the kids! We don't feel guilty about calling daily (we used to feel like we were bothering their busy lives).

The Myrnx just received the "Pump". The Home nurse will hook-her-up first week of August .... if it goes well for her, maybe Ashlee's Endo will recommend for her, too.! Keep us in your prayers! FIND A CURE!

Ashlee and the "D" word

As most of you already know... our little granddaughter, Ashlee, was diagnosed a few months ago with Type 1 diabetes. Cool! The Myrnx, my Mom, has been an adult onset Type 1 for about 20 years now so I thought I was REAL SMART about all things Type 1.
WRONG WRONG WRONG , I am just a BIG DUMMY !! After doing research and reading some D-Mom Blogs out there, I really started to get frightened by everything! My mom, little Ashlee ...everybody! How could I have had my head buried in the sand for so many years??

Bottom line ... I'm doing the "CliffsNotes" study-up ON CURRENT diabetes issues (yes, things change alot in 20 years)and will be up to speed in no time at all. I feel guilty about it taking Ashlee's dx to make me aware that I know so little! My mom could have used my help thru the past 20 years! No looking back ... just forward! I'm determined to get these two specials "girls" healthy!

PRAY FOR ME!

Pledges for Angel Baby!!

Angel's surgery is complete [I think] ... After moving her from "VCA-AllCare" (who wanted $5-8 THOUSAND DOLLARS) to HUNTINGTON PET VET, Dr. Allison Naito, the COMPLETED SURGERY IS JUST AT $2000 ... THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR HER AFTER CARE. As you'll recall ...Lynn had borrowed $2000 which she gave to "VCA-AllCare". VCA, after ONLY stabilizing Angel, taking xrays and pain meds, KEPT almost $1700.00 for the 30 hours Angel was in their care. OUTRAGEOUS in my humble opinion ... but I'm not a Vet.

Lynn will do anything to ensure Angel will walk again ... Pledges or No-Pledges. I would hope anyone reading this, who feels lead to help this wonderful lady NOT be in debt until the "end-of-time" .. will pledge a donation to :

Dr. Allison Naito
Huntington Pet Vet
20032 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
1-714-969-0211

If you pledge ... please send Lynn a little eline so she can possibly get you a Tax Deduction. Address: aaskygal1@yahoo com

Update On Angel Baby

UPDATE : I received this e-line from Lynn. Gives a little more info on just what happened to Angel Baby!

----- Original Message -----
From: lynn stemper


A young girl called tonight and asked about the injured doxie. She was very sweet and said her boyfriend had found angel on his way to work at 4am and had brought her back to her and her mom's house. They had kept her and then went to several shelters till they were directed to Orange. The other ones wouldn't take her because she was found in Huntington Beach. He found her on the sidewalk by Beach and Adams, just lying there with her leg hanging and shivering. He had realized she had been hit and just left there. This makes me so sick. I tend to believe her and have her phone # and address and told her i would send her a reward early in the conversation and she said no that's okay she just wanted to make sure she was okay. They had seen a flyer and just wanted to check up on her. The more I talked with her the more I believed her. My poor baby angel. Pray for her operation tomorrow. I'm concerned about her operation, I need to call Dr. Naito and see if she is going to do it all tomorrow or just some. She comes in at 9am and I leave at that time so I will call at 8am and see what I can find out. The other hospital said they would have to do it in two. oh dear, what to think.Yea, I'm getting nervous for the first time. Love you guys and thank you for all your help. I sent my rare books today to the broker and started the listing on eBay for the Tom and Jerry punch bowl and mugs. Thurs I'm going to post the antique dressers, etc on Craig's list. I did read all the charities and will get on them on Thurs also. God bless us all luv ya, me

Pledge $$ for Angel Baby’s Pelvis Surgery!

Pledge $$ for Angel Baby’s Pelvis Surgery!

OKAY … here’s the story: Our dear friend, Lynn, was at a training seminar in Dallas last week. The pet sitter, who was caring for Angel, accidentally let her get out during all the HOOP-LAA after the Laker’s won on Thursday evening. I think we’ve all had experience with what happens when dogs get frightened by fireworks … they run until they drop …or worse!

Lynn (who wasn’t aware of the “runaway”) returned home Friday afternoon and immediately had 100’s of posters made and started canvassing the surrounding neighborhoods. Angel was brought to the shelter in Orange County Saturday morning after being hit by a car. THANKFULLY, she was identified by her Microchip and Lynn was able to get her immediate medical attention.

Bottom Line: The surgery (@ “VCA ALL-CARE”) to repair the leg ligament and pelvis correction had been quoted at $5-8 THOUSAND DOLLARS! Lynn was able to borrow $2000 to get Angel stabilized. She then transferred her [Monday] to Huntington Pet Vet. Dr. Allison Naito, (Angel’s regular vet), thinks she can put “Angel back together again” for something LESS than the originally quoted amount but hasn’t given any hard number yet. Lynn has exhausted her credit limit and was trying to sell her furniture to raise the money for Angel! My heart just breaks for her! WE ARE our “brothers’ keepers” and I am pledging to send $100 to Dr. Naito on Angel’s behalf. I am asking all my Facebook Friends to search your hearts and if you feel lead to help, make a pledge to Dr. Naito for Angel’s surgery. (One trip thru Starbucks’ Drive –Thru is $8 … pledge your Monday coffee run!) ANY amount will help!

UPDATE: I just learned that Angel’s pelvis is broken in FOUR places AGH!! And will have to be stabilized with a plate. It may take TWO surgeries to repair.

Here’s the Vet Info:

Dr. Allison Naito
Huntington Pet Vet
20032 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA., 92648
1-714-969-0211

I will keep Facebook updated on how this progresses and Angel’s Recovery! Be sure to let Lynn know about any pledge you may make so she can follow up with Dr. Naito.

Her Email is: aaskygal1@yahoo.com
She is also on Facebook! Add her as a Friend!

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