tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966354999243752283.post893912313038306777..comments2023-06-11T07:06:38.626-04:00Comments on Jonathan's Journey: Our education in attending school (and a smidge of proof that things are ok)Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07040129100658914520noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966354999243752283.post-75856109444742922010-03-25T18:26:13.261-04:002010-03-25T18:26:13.261-04:00Meri / Heidi, Thank you!
Honestly, I never felt ...Meri / Heidi, Thank you!<br /><br />Honestly, I never felt like a rockstar or a trailblazer, all I ever really felt was a bit of confusion over gaping holes in our "systems" and a HUGE determination to make sure that my son is safe and gets to be a kid and kindergartner. I still get pretty riled up when I think back on September but I know without a doubt that it was worth it and I Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040129100658914520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966354999243752283.post-64345694080722559402010-03-25T18:09:42.922-04:002010-03-25T18:09:42.922-04:00As I read your story, I was reminded of our own ef...As I read your story, I was reminded of our own efforts to ensure Jack's safety at school. My husband and I kept wondering why we felt like trailblazers. Jack was not the first T1 in the district or at the school, but for some reason, we had to jump one hurdle after another. We persisted and won, like you. So I really appreciate all that you've endured and your positive attitude now. I&#Heidi / Jack's Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777565610491587857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966354999243752283.post-3682379963752334442010-03-25T14:19:48.703-04:002010-03-25T14:19:48.703-04:00I cannot imagine what you went through. All those...I cannot imagine what you went through. All those calls! You are a rockstar. I'm fortunate to stay home. I can have nurses come and check my boys, but they know nothing of T1 and often would come late which caused the boys to miss recess. Once the boys started 1st grade they were able to test themselves and call me with their numbers and their carb intake. My 2 older boys call me twice Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966354999243752283.post-62155031386149797172010-03-25T08:17:39.511-04:002010-03-25T08:17:39.511-04:00Thanks Reyna and Lora!
The kicker is, there are a...Thanks Reyna and Lora!<br /><br />The kicker is, there are at least a few out there that we learned about through our working on getting Jonathan set up. Some stories of extreme lengths people had to go to, to ensure care for their children including relocating, leaving jobs, and even putting their kids in expensive private schools.<br /><br />I guess moving was an option, but we can't Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040129100658914520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966354999243752283.post-81852450404819901012010-03-24T21:34:33.682-04:002010-03-24T21:34:33.682-04:00We were so lucky. We have 6 t1's at our school...We were so lucky. We have 6 t1's at our school. So our set up was already in place. At the time I didn't realize how great it was to not deal with school issues on top of everything. <br /><br />It is hard to believe that no one has another young t1 in a school in your area. Where are they? <br /><br />If you can... Advocate whenever possible. You never know who's life you will bless.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192247387107228743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966354999243752283.post-23062758173363803432010-03-24T20:14:17.889-04:002010-03-24T20:14:17.889-04:00School, School, School...that is one toughie. I a...School, School, School...that is one toughie. I am sorry you had to go through so much...it seems when these guys are diagnosed at such a young age that it becomes quite tricky due to their inability to self-manage. <br /><br />Joe was diagnosed at 3 years of age and I did have to give his insulin with snack and lunch...I worked nights so it worked out OK...and I eventually stopped working untilAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.com