Friday was one month since Jean-Paul was diagnosed.  I can't believe how much things have changed but on the other hand, it feels so normal.  I have to give all of the credit for how well things have been going to my son.  He has been amazing.  Marc and I were concerend because he was almost too good about it.  Funny, huh? 

 

It is hard to believe that a six year old can get his head around so many concepts so quickly;  understanding carbohydrates, making trade-offs regarding foods, testing his own blood sugar, sensing and reacting to drops in his blood sugar.  He never complains about testing his blood or getting an insulin shot.  I don't know of many adults who could take something like this in stride.

 

The thing is, the diabetes has not taken over his life.  In some odd way, it has enhanced it.  Maybe that isn't quite the word but his teachers have commented on how he has grown through the experience.  He is taking on more responsibility.  He has shared more at show and tell with his classmates like his experience at the hospital, his medic alert bracelet, and the daibetes bear that the JDRF sent him.

 

His classmates are even getting involved... they take turns taking him to the nurses office to get his blood sugar tested at lunchtime. They see him test his blood and ask questions.  They have treated him as they always did. 

 

I hope that he continues to adjust so well.