25.
This Sunday marks the 25th anniversary of my diagnosis with type 1 diabetes. But today I don't feel like blogging about it or reminiscing or calling Joslin and asking them to print my certificate of achievement. My head is busy, but I don't want to pay it any mind today.
I love my family. I love my friends, both online and off. I love my little Bird and my husband.
I'm starting my weekend early. :)
Comments
You deserve it! I think anniversaries of the diabetes-kind can be very bittersweet! A great accomplishment of your health management and a sad reminder of the challenges you've faced in the last 25 years!
Posted by: Mer @mersworld | September 9, 2011 09:19 AM
happy weekend - enjoy all the love in your life!
Posted by: Hhp | September 9, 2011 09:22 AM
Hope you have a fabulous weekend, enjoying some R&R, and cupcakes with Sprinkles!
But in all seriousness, what a milestone. Thanks for being such an inspiration by just being who you are.
Posted by: Jasmine | September 9, 2011 09:22 AM
You deserve it, Kerri. Enjoy a wonderful weekend with fudgy the whale. :) xoxo!
Posted by: Lindsay R | September 9, 2011 09:23 AM
Happy 25 years :)
Thanks for being an inspiration to so many of us.
Posted by: Siobhan | September 9, 2011 09:25 AM
Have a nice weekend with the persons you love so much. And thank you for all.
My Dbirthday is tomorrow... 44 years... and I don't want to drink a glass of Clairette (de Die, France) for that or write on my blogs. I have others nicer things to do!
Posted by: Brigitte Roy | September 9, 2011 09:25 AM
It sounds like a very appropriate way to celebrate, actually. :)
Posted by: Kim | September 9, 2011 09:32 AM
Celebrate your strength this weekend :)+
Posted by: Rachel | September 9, 2011 09:46 AM
Your diabetes can rent a car :)
Posted by: Sara | September 9, 2011 09:47 AM
Happy 25th d-versary Kerri! And I hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
Posted by: Stacey D. | September 9, 2011 09:47 AM
Happy Weekend!!!
Posted by: Jen | September 9, 2011 09:54 AM
I just 'celebrated' my 30 th this August! I always remembered the date I was diagnosed and thought nothing would ever take away the sting. 9 years after diagnosis, on the same date, I passed my registry/licensing exam in college and was proud. On the same diagnosis date, 24 years later, my beautiful son was born and I was even more proud. Keep LIVING!
Posted by: Sabrina | September 9, 2011 09:58 AM
Happy 25th... :-)
Posted by: Patrick McConnell | September 9, 2011 10:13 AM
Happy 25th Diaversary Kerri! Happy weekend!
Posted by: Penny | September 9, 2011 10:13 AM
Happy 25th dude.
Posted by: SuperG | September 9, 2011 11:19 AM
happy d anniversay kerri! enjoy your weekend! :)
Posted by: shannon | September 9, 2011 11:53 AM
Have a fabulous weekend, dont forget to enjoy the desserts with the low calorie sugar from Natvia (http://natvia.com/) Even i am doing the same.
Posted by: Dravid | September 9, 2011 11:59 AM
have a wonderful weekend with the ones you love! happy diaversary! and may we soon be able to celebrate the day we all become "Un-Diabetic"!!
Posted by: kim | September 9, 2011 12:04 PM
Happy diaversary. I know how 25 years feels. I am pround to have reached my 26th, but also sad to say that this condition is still with me.
Posted by: redrose97 | September 9, 2011 12:29 PM
Congratulations on being so healthy after 25 years with diabetes! I know it must be bittersweet, but you should be proud of yourself.
Posted by: Karen | September 9, 2011 12:37 PM
happy diaversary, kerri! i hope it's a meaningful day.
Posted by: Jess | September 9, 2011 01:09 PM
Happy dia-anniversary! My anniversary is 26 on October 18th. Until I went to CBC I thought I was the only one who remember their dx date.
CHEERS to the next 25 years when there WILL be a CURE for this stinky disease!
Did someone mention fudgie the whale? Like the carvel ice cream cake? Love the New England references!
Posted by: Cate mann | September 9, 2011 02:01 PM
WOW. You are simply inspirational. Joe hits the 5 year mark in a week. xo
Posted by: Reyna | September 9, 2011 02:19 PM
Welcome to the 25 years club!
(I just celebrated my 25th anniversary earlier this year and made a photo project about it online at http://25years.net/ ).
Posted by: Robert Baird | September 9, 2011 04:56 PM
Thank you for giving me a glimpse of what the future may hold for my daughter.
She was dx at age 24 months.
It's been 6 years...and the future looks bright!
Posted by: Wendy | September 10, 2011 01:17 AM
and waiting for the day you can celebrate 25 years FREE from diabetes. Hoping for a cure!
Posted by: NJsoozie | September 10, 2011 02:01 PM
oh man. i feel like im ruining something being the 26th commenter....
just wanted to say congrats =)
Posted by: Anonymous | September 10, 2011 05:17 PM
You are rad. And just thank you for everything.
xx-Z
Posted by: Zak | September 10, 2011 07:51 PM
Today is my 30th D-anniversary! I know that bittersweet feeling well. Thanks for being such an inspiration for all of us - you keep us laughing through all our "quirky" diabetic moments!! :)
Posted by: Alicia | September 10, 2011 08:21 PM
Happy anniversary. Let's hope another 25 won't be necessary because there will be a choice of cures to select from!
Posted by: Scott S | September 10, 2011 10:24 PM
I like your positive attitude. Enjoy the weekend with the amazing dessert that brings some good thoughts and great smiles with Natvia Natvia Have a happy weekend
Posted by: Dravid | September 11, 2011 09:48 AM
Happy 25th Diaversary! So glad I found your blog. Thanks for sharing with us!!! :)
Posted by: Meagan | September 11, 2011 11:02 PM