(This blog was written by Lindsay’s mom)
I am a parent of a child with diabetes. We have the unenviable task of standing helplessly by while our child watches the innocence of their childhood slip away. They have a disease, an insidious disease, which never allows them to have any peace of mind.
As we watch our children grow into adults, we constantly stand in wonder at how brave they are and how they are able to accept this disease. We watch them begin to have dreams for their future and watch them resolve not to be different because of their diabetes.
All children are remarkable and having the honor of being a parent is a gift we cherish, but as we watch our child with diabetes we know that they will always be different from other people. Different in the obvious way and but it also makes them different in amazing ways. They will never take their Life for granted; they are more appreciative of everything they have. I watch as my daughter fights for not only her life but for the rights and lives of others.
It is heartbreaking knowing that your child has this disease but it is also a rare opportunity to watch the human spirit rise out of their fears, to triumph over this disease and to accept its limitations but certainly not be bound by them.
Bonnie Inserra
Ms Inserra, I know you already know that Lindsey is amazing. However, I will repeat it anyway. Lindsey is so strong and so brave and she is such a fighter. I thank you on behalf of everyone who’s lives she has and will touch. You raised a stupendous woman. I often find I feel guilty that I hate this disease considering it spared my childhood. I can’t imagine being a mother and having to stand by and watch my child fight this monster.
I think your last sentence is a great one … especially one that describes Lindsey! She has been through so much (and you’ve been through it all with her) and she overcomes it to be an amazing young lady.
You have raised such an amazing daughter. I am in awe of Lindsey’s strength and determination. She has inspired all of us.
Being a parent is challenging enough without the big D in the picture. I often find myself wondering if my son will get it from hereditary factors, I have it, my grandfather had it and I am constantly fighting daily to push him to exercise and healthy eating so he has the best chance not to get it. yes I have pricked his fingers a few times but that’s what parenting is all about and it sounds like you are doing a great job with Lindsey, keep it up.
What a beautiful post. It is so moving to think about what this disease is like from other perspectives. And I too have learned so much about fighting diabetes with strength and courage from knowing Lindsey!
As others have said Lindsey is amazing and extremely strong.
she has great support from you!