A POEM FOR MOMS AND DADS...

I just read this poem on Facebook. It was written by Tracy, a member of one of the Type 1 parent support groups. I think she did an awesome job and I am excited to share it.

I don't care about the color of your skin

Or how much money you have in the bank.

It doesn't matter to me about political views

Or where, in social status, you may rank.

Your child may be very popular

Or maybe they haven't started school.

I'm simply here to shut down their pancreas

And taking care of me is the #1 rule.

My name is Type 1 Diabetes

And once you've got me, I don't let go.

You will constantly be checking on me

To see if I'm high or if I'm low.

Yes, I am the center of attention

Because there is no cure for me.

It's all about monitors, needles and pumps

And taking care of all my needs.

 

Hello, Type 1

I guess we haven't met.

But if you think you're taking over

Well, you ain't seen nothing yet!

We are the anchors, the fighters,

The heroes called Mom and Dad.

And believe me when I tell you

We're the worst enemy you've ever had.

Our children are our lives

And we believe in support and prayer.

Though we don't have a way of beating you

They are constantly in our care.

We'll make sure the lives they lead

Are as normal as can be.

They will run, jump, dance and play sports.

They'll eat what they want,

and we'll adjust accordingly.

You may have been a set-back

But you don't have complete control.

Managing you and wiping you out

Has become our only goal.

We will fight you 'til the end

And we'll make a lot of noise...

We are a force to be reckoned with....

We are the parents of type 1 girls and boys!!