My Guy

My Guy

by @cutthebsgirl

I found the love of my life

In the middle of fall

In the the most unusual place

By some doors down a hall.

His confidence was refreshing

His smile was intense

He was friendly and fun

Hanging out made sense.

Jobs pulled us apart

But not for too long

He said, “Let’s get married!”

“Let’s pick our own song.”

Partners we became

Summer through spring.

We traveled and worked

Welcomed two monkeys the stork brought in.

Then the day came

My blood got too sweet.

Tried to take me from my lovelies.

Was my life’s work complete?

He noticed I was not myself,

And he fought.

And now I’m still here,

Thanks to my hero who’s hott!

He still has that intense smile,

And a twinkle in his eye,

Happy Birthday, my love,

My best friend, my guy!

My Little Friend

My Little Friend

by @cutthebsgirl

Oh hummingbird don’t you see,
How lucky you are to be free,
You can go anywhere you want to go,
Without anyone to tell you no.

And with that freedom to fly free,
You still chose to come see me!
How happy am I today,
That you decided to come my way.

So thank you from this happy heart,
Of which you truly have a part.
I’ll look forward till we meet again,
You, my awesome little friend. 💖

5 Years a Diabetic, Where Did The Time Go?

This week I celebrated my 5 year Diaversary.  I can’t believe it has already been five years.  I’d like to ask where did the time go, but I know exactly where it went.:

• 1 visit to the ER. 
• Over 9125 finger pokes.
• Over 10,950 insulin injections/inhalations.
• Hundreds of Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (my quick sugar of choice when treating a low BS)
• 2 Research Studies.
• Over 20 blood draws and endo appointments.
• 5 glucose meters
• 3 generations of Dexom Continuous Glucose monitors. 
• 7 different insulins.
• Over 350 followers on Instagram @cutthebsgirl.
• Over 400 Likes on the Cut the BS Facebook Page.
• Over 45 blog posts with over 2300 visits to the Cut The BS Blog. 
• 1 5K run completed…slowly but complete! 
• 4 JDRF OneWalks walked and one more on the way! 
• Almost 50 walkers recruited.
• $16,699.30 raised for T1D research from hundreds of donors!
• 3 cruises.
• 5 Wedding Anniversary Trips.
• 10 Indycar races 
• 1 Diabetes unConference.
• 1 radio show.
• A community of my peeps. 
• Countless laughter.
• Immense love.
• So much pride.

I say “celebrate” because the last five years have truly been a gift.  Every single day has been a gift.  It’s been a gift to me.  It’s been a gift to my family. I hope it has been a gift to anyone my life and efforts have touched.

I’m so grateful to those before me that relentlessly raised funds and conducted research so that I can have these five years.  I’m so thankful that they didn’t give up on finding insulin.  It has been an absolute honor to benefit from better treatments and I am extremely hopeful for a cure.  I have to be.

I’m so stinkin excited for what the next 5 years have in store!

Cut the BS y’all! Much love.