A night with the Wolf's or better yet, an answer to prayer

Most of you know that Dada was diagnosed with diabetes when she was 3. It was a very scary time for us. We felt alone and overwhelmed. Here we had this little child who was sick, who couldn't tell us how she was feeling or what was the matter with her. It was a very difficult time. But day by day, we sort felt a little more capable.
We have had our days. Let me rephrase that. I have had my days. There are days (normally when her sugar has been good )when I feel okay, like I can handle whatever is thrown my way, and then the very next day, when her sugar sky rockets, that I feel like I have no idea what I am doing.

My friends have been incredible through all this. They have listened when I have cried. They really truly genuinely try to think about what Hunny and I are going through. I am so grateful for that support.

A little over a year ago, we heard about another family...the Wolf's, who are walking this same road. Their little 6 yr old was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. My heart went out to them. I knew the emotions that they were going through.

I have often wondered how Dada feels about having diabetes. She was so little when she was diagnosed, that she doesn't remember what life was like before getting her finger pricked a bazillion times a day, she doesn't remember life before measuring food, and daily shots, or to be hooked up to her insulin pump 24 hours a day. For that, I am honestly thankful. She is aware that other kids don't have to do that. She knows that the other kids in church and school don't have to eat snacks like she does.

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I have prayed for a little friend for her. One that will help her along the path of her life. One that will help take care of her and watch out for her. I have often looked at little girls that we hang out with and wonder which one will be that special friend for Dada who will help protect her

Last night, we finally had dinner with the Wolf's. I really think that the Lord has given us each other for support. It is so nice to just sit and look into another mother's eyes and know that she knows how you are feeling. That she understands the fear that is behind your eyes. The fear that you hide from the rest of the world. Another mother who will walk along beside you and help hold you up through the roller coaster of juvenile diabetes.

I am so happy that the girls have each other. I know that they became fast friends. They were already asking to spend the night at each other's house. I look forward to having Kate over for many a play dates and slumber parties.


Maybe this will be the friend that I have prayed for for Dada. I pray that they will help watch out for each other.


So my prayer for our families, is that we will grow in friendship. That we will bask each other in prayer. And help lift each other up when we are struggling.