Update and thank you
.Thank you all for the prayers. We are home now and Maggie is doing much better. She’s still having trouble keeping her blood sugar levels stable sometimes but we know that’s to be expected. Last night was a good night and this morning she had good numbers. 
It’s been kinda scary for all of us and Maggie has been such a trooper with all the pokes and needle sticks. She’s getting 4 shots a day of insulin and numerous finger sticks for blood glucose level checks. Most of the time she’s pretty cheerful but there are moments when she is just tired of it all. Me too.
The reality that your child has a life threatening, lifetime disease is quite sobering. We know it’s livable and eventually will become “normal” but there’s a lot to get used to right now. The likelihood is that she will be fine and grow up healthy and of course we hope and pray for that, but we also know that sometimes the day in day out can be a trial and we are already realizing some of the limits and difficulties of it. Still, though there are difficulties the blessings are already innumerable.
Maggie has understandably become very attached to me and fears being separated from me. I don’t mind of course and I am sure it’s normal. We can see stress in some of the other children too and are spending a lot of time snuggling and holding and talking.
I have canceled my speaking engagement in Kansas City next month as I cannot imagine leaving even for a night. The conference coordinator was very understanding.
I am going no mail or unsubbing from most of my e-groups so that I can focus my attention where it’s most needed. Truth be told it’s hard to focus on anything other than Maggie and the family anyway and that’s as it should be.
Thank you again for the prayers, we have felt them very tangibly these last several crazy days.
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May 8, 2008 - 10:05:17Glad for the update, Michele. You and Maggie will remain in our prayers. What a curve ball!! You’ve caught it with much grace.
So glad to hear Maggie is on the other side of all of this. I just found out as I was catching up on your blog. We will keep her (and you and the family) in our prayers!
I’m glad to hear she’s doing better. You all are in your Father’s hands. No matter what. The stress of it all can be overwhelming at times, but know we are praying for all of you, especially that beautiful little girl of yours. Please update when you can, and I think it’s great your taking a much needed break from cyberspace and other committments. Holding you close to our hearts…..
Michele,
I didn’t get to say hello yesterday at Mass but saw you and Maggie (and the others, too). It was good to see her looking well. Someday we’ll talk about the grief involved in discovering your child will have to live a different kind of life than the one you imagined. I will keep you all in my prayers as you unplug and focus. Good for you. God will show you the way, He always does.
Beth
Praying for you and your dear family! I’m so very glad to hear that you’ve returned home and can focus on taking care of Maggie. God bless you all…