Friday, March 27, 2009

Gratitude

I am up at 3:24 this morning with a lot of gratitude in my heart. I have had two experiences that have really helped me realize how much Heavenly Father loves me.
A couple nights ago, Halley just totally randomly let out a few little screams. I am a very light sleeper so I naturally woke up. She didn't cry anymore, but I felt a little funny so I tested my blood sugar, and lo and behold, I was way low. (For those of you who don't know, I have diabetes, and having low blood sugar is bad. You can have seizures and stuff.) I thought, "Hmmm . . . maybe she woke up just so I would wake up."
Well, about ten minutes ago I woke up from a HORRIBLE dream. It was one of those dreams that make you really mad and sad and scared and all those bad emotions at the same time. Well, I kept trying to go back to sleep, and I couldn't because I was thinking about the dream.
Anyway, so I decided, well, I may as well test my blood sugar. Yikes! My blood sugare was not 138, it was 46 (normal for me is 80-120)! Holy cow! I am still feeling a little weird.
I am so grateful that Heavenly Father is looking out for me. When I was first diagnosed, I had NO problems waking up in the night if my blood sugar was low, but I guess I am more tired now - what with three crazy children keeping me on my toes all day and sometimes during the night. He he he . .
So, I am off to bed with a feeling of humility and gratitude because I know someone cares about my family and me and our well-being. Oh, and I am going to change the basal rate on my insulin pump really quick too. I think it must be too high, and that's why I've gone low.
Goodnight!

6 comments:

Laurie Von said...

oh girl you're scarring me. i'm so glad you have the blesings and miracles of the gospel. do you need some of my brownies or perhaps some trifle?

Cristi said...

I can't believe you went so low, how scary! I'm glad you woke up, I'm sure you're being watched out for. Scary though!

Anonymous said...

That is one good reason to always have chocolate by the bed. I'm so glad Halley is in tune with the spirit and you are ok!

Katie said...

You are doing things right, but you always HAVE! I still remember your awesome candy drawer at college... hahaha, so funny. And remember when I ate all that sugar free chocolate and I was SO SICK! HAHAHA.... I'm glad you're good, and I'm glad someone is watching over you!

Dasha said...

oh wow, that is incredible. you are definitely being watched out for. thank you for sharing. the gospel is true and wonderful!

Amanda said...

I'm glad you are OK!