Awareness & advocacy · Everyday life. · Randomness.

Even if.

You may have heard the song “Even If” by Mercy Me. It’s a favorite of many and is often finding it’s way to me via the local radio airwaves. What you may not know is the story behind the song. Listen… “I know what [God’s] capable of… and even if He doesn’t come through, He’s… Continue reading Even if.

Everyday life. · T1D technology · Tips & tricks

You forgot your arm. (And here’s a cool app, too.)

If you have seen Luke anywhere in public, you probably noticed that he carries a sling bag with him at all times. In this bag is everything he needs to take care of his blood sugar. His meter that checks to see what his blood glucose level is, candy to eat when his sugar is… Continue reading You forgot your arm. (And here’s a cool app, too.)

Everyday life. · family · summer

Why this blog has been quiet.

It’s been a long, long time since I’ve typed up a “real” blog post! There are a couple of reasons why… For one, we live a pretty uneventful life. Our summer has been a combination of moving to a new house and balancing teacher trainings, teaching summer school, and teaching homebound while Luke continues to… Continue reading Why this blog has been quiet.

Awareness & advocacy · Giveaways

And the winners are…

Thanks for celebrating Luke’s 2nd diaversary with us this week! Luke decided he wanted a waffle bar for brunch on his diaversary- homemade waffles, strawberry topping, whipped cream, maybe even some M&Ms. We were both pretty excited! Then, the day before his diaversary I realized I had already packed the waffle iron for our move… Continue reading And the winners are…

Fundraising · JDRF

Luke’s Lifesavers & JDRF Fundraiser: Multi-consultant LuLaRoe Event… going on NOW!

We are on our 2nd day of our LuLaRoe Fundraiser for Luke’s Lifesavers & JDRF! Three consultants merged their inventory together to create a HUGE selection for you to shop! They have Americana, Nicole, Joy, Carly, Azure, Cassie, Irma, Classics, Perfects, Maxis, Madison, Monroe, Amelia, Lindsay, Julia, Randy, and Sarah for adults. AND THEY HAVE… Continue reading Luke’s Lifesavers & JDRF Fundraiser: Multi-consultant LuLaRoe Event… going on NOW!

Awareness & advocacy · Giveaways · Uncategorized

Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: Beyond Type 1 Drop Hats.

We did it! We made it to the last giveaway of the day! Our last giveaway is another one donated by Beyond Type 1. I would highly encourage you to take a look around the Beyond Type 1 website. There is so much helpful information over there; every time I visit the site, I find… Continue reading Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: Beyond Type 1 Drop Hats.

Awareness & advocacy · Giveaways

Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: Bags Made to Order #2.

If you saw our noon giveaway, you probably fell in love with the “this bag contains my pancreas” bag from Bags Made to Order. I absolutely LOVE them- so much that I ordered one for myself! Well, you not only had a chance to win a small bag earlier today, but now you can enter to win… Continue reading Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: Bags Made to Order #2.

Awareness & advocacy · Giveaways

Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: Lightning bolt GrifGrips.

Not a fan of the gardenia GrifGrips giveaway earlier today? Well, perhaps you’d rather have lightning bolts! We had enough referral points to not only get the earlier gardenias, but also a set of five yellow lightning bolts for the Dexcom from GrifGrips. To enter to win, comment below with yours (or your T1’s) favorite… Continue reading Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: Lightning bolt GrifGrips.

Awareness & advocacy · Giveaways

Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: T1D Club grab bags.

We are almost done with Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway! The five o’clock hour brings us three grab bags of items from the T1D Club. These come from our own personal stash of all things T1D… I just love these tattoos, patches and stickers and wanted to share the love! To enter to win, comment below… Continue reading Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: T1D Club grab bags.

Awareness & advocacy · Giveaways

Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: Percy the Snail from Beyond Type 1.

Beyond Type 1 is an amazing online community to bring together the Type 1 family. It was founded in 2015 by Juliet de Baubigny, Nick Jonas, Sarah Lucas and Sam Talbot. The website is full of online resources including information on the different types of diabetes, resources for school, and a snail mail club! The mascot for… Continue reading Luke’s 2nd Diaversary Giveaway: Percy the Snail from Beyond Type 1.