I HAVE A WINNER!!!! Yes, yes, yes I do! And I know you're excited to find out who the LUCKY CANDY HEARTS WINNER is going to be!!!!!!!!
Ah, it's been a quite a week!
The Superhero had a great week in preschool...even if he did end up with a pair of
High School Musical undies unexpectedly!!! Reyna was sporting some amazing biceps when she
encountered Zeus getting his tatoos - ehum - massaged. Heidi reminded me that
silver linings give us hope....and....made me cry in the process (THANKS ALOT, btw!!!!) Kris reminds us the
diabetes has a name. Nicole really stepped up and showed Canada how much needs to be changed
to support children with diabetes in the school system. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Laura talked about the bitter reality of
Nate NOT having a first day of school this week. Misty gave a
great explanation and overview about Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems. We celebrated
BIG VICTORIES with Donna and her Sugar Family. Jen hates the
number 362. Meri's brain went back to school with her boys, and....I'm still trying to get a nap so I can keep up with
their first day of school! Lora put all of our mind's at ease when she announced that
Justin's heart is strong and healthy. Hallie inspired school paralyzed D'rents across the globe with her
Beanstock analogy. Jo brought up the discussion of whether or not she should
bank her new baby-to-be's cord blood. Meanwhile, Alix talked about their families
insurance struggles for CGM approval. Then my heart broke once again as I read Danielle's account of their
T1 family who can't afford health insurance. By the way, we're
praying for S to get swift insurance approval for her new pump. April Ann talked about
life BD/AD at T's 6 month mark. Shannon had the
kind of day that makes everyone want to go back to bed, and Pam reminded us to
put crap where it belongs....behind you. Speaking of crap, the word of the day is
WITBBITA, brought to you by Penny! Bekah's pumping days have shown
signs of improvement. Brittany's team participated in their
first JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes.
Lily started the firstgrade! I'm still starving after
Lorraine's photomontage. The New Normal Life Gang went to the zoo....and
spent alot of time hanging with the giraffes. The boys
turned into ducks over at this show!
Addison's kidneys are PERFECT!!!! Em is
feeling better about school this year. Jill has
a thing or two to say to Busch Gardens. Shamae offered
some tips from her T1 home to yours :) Courtney
got herself a trial pump....but.....take note -- NO PINK! Heather jumped on the
makeover bandwagon (have you noticed???) Leighann discussed the new
Freestyle test strips. Jessica related to many of us as we
wonder what is wrong with some people. Jonathon's Journey reminded us that
Diabetes doesn't play by any rules. Ronda told us about the
Diabetes Dude! Kelly had a
freaking ridiculous day. The other
Kelly made me pause for a moment to imagine what Sugar will be when she grows up. Karen pointed out that
we're all liars. Ninjabetic introduced a very cool project that I can't wait to participate in called
Waiting With Diabetes. Kerri reminded all of us that
HOPE is the best motivator. Shannon
switched pumps for some of the same reasons we chose the Ping as well. Get ready to
DANCE OUT DIABETES! Michael is
approaching the end...of his pump vacation, that is. I was excited when Scott shared this
awesome book review!!! Bernard
found some new friends. Mrs Harer and I
share a passion for this guy. Speaking of which, Phonelady needs some prayers over
HERE. Be sure to mark you calendar for SEPTEMBER 1st -- don't want to miss out on
DIABETES ART DAY! I keep wondering if
THIS BABY has arrived yet :) Speaking of good things, Rach talks about how they
all must come to an end. And all along, we were encouraged by a JDRF staff member with her description of what makes our families equivalent to that of
Superheroes.
Yes, my friends....it HAS been quite a week!
Did you like that??? I'm calling it the Blogger Basal :)
And....it's for everyone in the DOC!!!!!
I'm officially declaring the last Friday of the month
BLOGGER BASAL DAY!!!
Check the tab at the top of my blog to see who is authoring each month's edition. Submit the post-specific URL of your choice (ehum, from YOUR blog) to the e-mail address provided by the 3rd Friday of the month. Each month, the Blogger Basal will post on the 4th Friday (yes...even if there are 5 Fridays.)
Rules for URL submissions:
1) Must be (mostly) family friendly. Rants are welcome. Porn is not. Get it?
2) URLs are due on the 3rd Friday of the month. PERIOD. If you want your post to get linked, please submit it on time.
3) Only one URL per author per month please.
HEIDI over at D-Tales is ready and waiting to begin accepting your submissions for September....get clicking....
diabetestales@gmail.com.
OH YEAH!!!!!!! There's supposed to be a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT here today...silly me was so excited to launch the Blogger Basal that I almost forgot!
I know, I know.....YOU'RE HERE TO FIND OUT IF **YOU** WON THE AMAZING CANDY HEARTS BLOGWARMING PARTY PRIZE PACK!!!!!
You know....speaking of prizes....consider this to be the first Sugar Bolus!
Sugar Bolus, you ask???
OH YEAH! Let's get some freebies rolling up in this joint!!!!!
Do you have something to give away?
Let me know -- candyheartsblog@gmail.com
I'll put you on the calendar (check it under the same tab).
Rules for hosting a SUGAR BOLUS:
1) You are responsible for obtaining prizes and organizing shipping.
2) Remember to thank your kind vendors for their participation by providing links to their sites.
3) Prizes can be of any nature -- they do not have to relate to diabetes, but should remain family friendly. No XXX props, PLEASE!
4) When you announce your winner, be sure to link to the next Sugar Bolus host!
ALRIGHT!!!!! You've waited long enough.
THE WINNER OF THE CANDY HEARTS MEGA GIVE AWAY IS....
(I ended up with 127 total entries, by the way)
ENTRY #18 ...
(who also happens to be a new kid on my blogging block -- nice to meet you, Denise!)
Congratulations, Denise!
I'll need to get some information from you, so please e-mail me at your earliest convenience.
candyheartsblog@gmail.com
Thank you, EVERYONE, for helping to make my BLOGWARMING PARTY a screaming success!
OH, and to the 126 chances that didn't win....
DON'T FRET!
HALLIE is hosting another SUGAR BOLUS next week....better get over there to check it out, and get yourself entered!
It feels good to be home.
From my Candy Heart to yours,
And, since your in the mood to win free stuff, Alexis is offering a pretty cool give away as well. I'm REALLY interested in trying these healthy, yummy, kid-friendly, portable, **gluten free** snacks. Intrigued? It's worth a minute of your time to check it out!!!!
Whoa. Hold on there, CowBloggers and Rodeo Readers! I'm not done yet. Leighann is offering a pretty awesome give away as well. Anyone who can appreciate a good jolt in the mornings should consider entering over there too!!!!! 
Attention DOC BLOGGERS: It's never too early to start thinking about the next Blogger Basal. Blogger Basal is a great way to to recap the happenings at some of your favorite blog stops. **Any** DOC Blogger is welcome to submit a post they've written. January's Blogger Basal is being hosted by Nicole over at The We CARA Lot Blog...submissions are due by Friday, 1/21/11...so mark your calendars, and get those blogging juices flowing! Then e-mail Nicole with a link to your post at wecaralot@gmail.com
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