I've been thinking about what I know about diabetes after having it for 20 years. As I mentioned before, April 10th is the 20th anniversary of my diagnosis and I want to commemorate it in some way. Flying home from a business trip yesterday, I decided that what I want to do is make a list of the 20 things I really know about my journey with diabetes. I'll make a book or something, at the end of the process. And the process will be a way to move from the last 20 years to the next. I like the idea of closing one chapter and moving on to a new one.
So it's March 27th, two weeks before the 10th of April. Over the next couple of weeks I'll post the things I really know about my life with diabetes. Hopefully, it'll be done on the 10th. If not, that's ok too. One of the things I've learned is to be a bit gentler on myself, even though it's not thats not the first place I naturally go. So that's the plan. We'll see what emerges.
What a terrific idea, and a great way to play it out. I must confess I've already written my 20th anniversary post and am saving it as a draft until June, when I actually hit that milestone.
Looking forward to reading more!
Posted by: Kassie | March 31, 2006 at 08:23 AM
Thanks for watching this unfold. I wasn't sure how it would all come together, but it has been a good process. When it's all done I want to make it into a small book to keep as a token of this milestone. It feels like a big one.
I can't tell you how impressed I am that you've already written your 20th anniversary post. I will be looking for it!
Posted by: birdie | April 03, 2006 at 09:58 PM
So I am a year late looking at these - I just came across your blog today and I am AMAZED! I have spent the past hour reading through old posts...and am amazed at your "20 list". You are right on - did you make this book with iPhoto? I am a mac user...and have been thinking about printing one of those books!
I will continue to visit and read your posts! Cheers! Drea
Posted by: Drea | March 19, 2007 at 11:10 AM