May

I sat here thinking today that it's hard to believe that May is here already. Just yesterday it was April (LOL) Seriously, this year is flying by.

So much is happening around me, that I feel like I am on one of those tilt-a-whirl rides. Most recently, I am dealing with an inevitable procedure, and a new diagnosis of diabetes.

The latter has completed turned my world upside down. I have had to completely change my way of thinking, and what I stuff in my face. Gone are the carefree days of eating just any thing I want. I still can have any thing I want, just not as much as before. Outings are forever changed, and I am on an eating schedule to help regulate my sugar levels. (no spontenaiety...at least not yet)

Thankfully I have the most awesome support system I could ever dream of. Not only are they there to comfort me, but they are there to listen, support and encourage me. They have been accomodating and understanding. I am so lucky. It wasn't even expected.....but so greatly appreciated.

So...now I add "diabetic" to my list of things that make me who I am.....don't ask what the list entails...it may shock you.

I am convinced that I can get a hold of this situation and not allow it to alter one thing about me. (well, except my weight)

Spring is a time of renewal and growth....I never imagined I'd be sitting here discussing my diabetes..but yet, here I am. I'll control it, and it won't control me. I am looking forward to the summer....the sunshine and the fun. I am blessed and so very grateful to be here....

Anyone who knows me, knows I have lists....lists for lists....to remember lists....of the list I want to remember.....you get it, I am sure.

So....here's a list of what I look forward about summer......

sunshine....BASEBALL (watching the Dodgers kick butt)....birds feeding from the feeder outside my bedroom window....the smell of cut grass.....sun tea.....longer days.....seeing Mt. Rainier more often.....evening walks.....being able to eat on the patio of a restaurant.....having the windows open at home......seeing hummingbirds.....my flowerbeds in full bloom......trips to the ocean......flip flops.....watermellon.....drive in movies......not having to wear pantyhose to work......ballpark hotdogs......sunsets......the dog park.....hiking.....evenings on the patio.....bbq-ing.....

I'm off....to enjoy the sunshine...it's Friday....and time to fly....