tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post6255901659891430936..comments2023-07-28T03:07:26.414-07:00Comments on Jimmy's Opinion: The Day I Spoke Another LanguageJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-80160009914515853982010-11-19T13:31:07.059-08:002010-11-19T13:31:07.059-08:00Hello Holmes, I am honored to have you following a...Hello Holmes, I am honored to have you following along and hope you get a chance to catch up on past writings as you can, I am happy to hear you have your Type 2 diabetes in control and have faith that you will continue to do so, You have more courage and knowledge than you realize and if you ever have any questions there are a number of us here who will be proud to answer them :^)Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-67609819227435833752010-11-19T13:30:47.945-08:002010-11-19T13:30:47.945-08:00Thank You John, I appreciate you my Good FriendSuz...Thank You John, I appreciate you my Good Friend<br><br>Suzicate, Yes it is a scary thing and worrying does go along with it, but you can’t dwell on it because keeping it in control is made easy with the help of a loving wife like Cindy :^)Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-14360615549982731912010-11-19T11:04:28.041-08:002010-11-19T11:04:28.041-08:00Hi Jimmy, Reading your opinions is new for me as I...Hi Jimmy, Reading your opinions is new for me as I've only recently signed up to receive them as you write. It is good to receive links back to earlier writings that were before my time with you. I'm slowly getting a picture of a brave and courageous man with a superb Cindy by your side.<br>This tale makes me thankful that my diabetes is Type 2, and in good control at present. Doubt that I'd have your courage and the fortitude that you display here. Long may it continue.holmesfanhttp://holmesfan.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-17726042063170379322010-06-29T16:56:47.425-07:002010-06-29T16:56:47.425-07:00Oh, Jimmyhow incredibly scary. I am so glad you ha...Oh, Jimmyhow incredibly scary. I am so glad you have it under control and are able to do things without constant worry. and kudos to Cindy for taking such good care of you.SuziCatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025931724313344438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-24896046354535271792010-06-29T14:44:54.737-07:002010-06-29T14:44:54.737-07:00Well Written Jimmy--You are helping a lot of peopl...Well Written Jimmy--You are helping a lot of people!!<br><br>Good stuff Bro,<br><br>JohnJohn McElveenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12964018803560952364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-18294148773726147562010-06-29T10:01:11.035-07:002010-06-29T10:01:11.035-07:00Hey MC, Thank You so much we are proud to have you...Hey MC, Thank You so much we are proud to have you in our little family here and your prayers and kind words are most appreciated.<br><br>Yes Heather, The short term memory loss is defiantly a side effect of the strokes, I see something new changing with each one and actually feel that my leg weakness just may be from them in some way, it’s been a while and I am proud of that, All I can say is to be patient with him because I know how he feels trying to remember what he was going to do or to hear a story everyone is telling you that you already have heard.<br><br>Good Morning Joe, I suppose that we all have some sort of issues with our health just some sooner than others, thirty five years with diabetes brought on some of mine a bit quicker and you never know with your health good now it just may be that your issues will be few and far between, I pray that for you my Friend.<br><br>Morning Angelia, You have to laugh because if you cry then it just is not worth it, Type 1 Diabetes can be tricky and going into a marriage with Jason I suggest you do exactly what Cindy did when she learned of my condition, learn all you can about it and ask questions from those who are dealing with it, Diabetes is different but yet the same with each person. A sudden low can be brought on simply by a change in what you have eaten or not eaten that day or from a bit more activity than usual, be patient when he suddenly gets confused and learn to check his glucose level if you haven’t already and know what to do when he refuses to eat for you, he is going to need you I am speaking from experience. Any questions just let me know I will be here for you.---Looks like I could do a diabetes post huh :^)Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-58958181584454545502010-06-29T09:49:10.005-07:002010-06-29T09:49:10.005-07:00Jimmy,Wow, scary stuff, but am happy you found the...Jimmy,<br><br>Wow, scary stuff, but am happy you found the humor in it when you look back. Thank goodness you got to the hospital in time.<br><br>Jason has Type 1 diabetes. He was diagnosed at 23 when he was in the Marines. They have him on heart meds, cholesterol meds, sprain, and now thyroid medicine. He is only 35. I am glad they are staying on top of it.<br><br>It's so hard to understand how easy it is to get sick for you guys, and really, life is so precious. Every moment and every day, I thank God. And I pray for a cure.<br><br>Thank you for sharing your journey. It is very insightful for me to relate to Jason as well.Angelia Simshttp://youthinkyoucanblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-57466237577561277682010-06-29T05:25:00.226-07:002010-06-29T05:25:00.226-07:00Fascinating post, Jimmy. It is hard to see you tal...Fascinating post, Jimmy. It is hard to see you talk about your health issues when I sit here feeling pretty good most of the time. It makes me appreciate things so much more, and I have you to thank for that.Joe Caphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16809044606514490636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-63997674402261353962010-06-29T00:39:22.954-07:002010-06-29T00:39:22.954-07:00I have to thank you for this post. My father has s...I have to thank you for this post. My father has suffered many mini-strokes over the years and through this post I was able to glimpse into what he might have felt at the time. I always wondered about dad's short term memory loss. I am now wondering if it might be a side affect from the strokes. It had never crossed my mind before.<br><br>I am grateful you made it through and are with us today to share your experience.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-46187098583652462972010-06-28T21:44:36.866-07:002010-06-28T21:44:36.866-07:00Jimmy, I love you and pray for you. Cindy, you ar...Jimmy, I love you and pray for you. Cindy, you are a good wife and may God bless you both.middle childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09805863175279915034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-2431943564804012692010-06-28T20:33:26.698-07:002010-06-28T20:33:26.698-07:00Hey Peg,Thank You I just may have to bind it all t...Hey Peg,<br><br>Thank You I just may have to bind it all together one day :) I was 42 when the first one hit and 47 with the next one I remembered actually was about a year between the last two. not sure about the ones between.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-65541803009513498332010-06-28T20:01:36.637-07:002010-06-28T20:01:36.637-07:00I agree with Ron in that I think there is a book i...I agree with Ron in that I think there is a book in there somewhere! How long between the stroke and the second attack?pegbur7http://pegbur7.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-75379279155937360342010-06-28T19:08:51.751-07:002010-06-28T19:08:51.751-07:00Thank You Betty,Those were two I remembered, other...Thank You Betty,<br><br>Those were two I remembered, others Cindy told me about and I am honored to share in hopes that others can relate and hopefully live life now rather than miss out.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-10823884947026426582010-06-28T18:50:06.450-07:002010-06-28T18:50:06.450-07:00Jimmy--Incredible story and you tell it so well. ...Jimmy--Incredible story and you tell it so well. My mom had a couple of TIA's and was never really able to articulate what she felt. So glad you recovered and have given us this gift of your experience.Bossy Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-73551206693119299012010-06-28T18:45:14.548-07:002010-06-28T18:45:14.548-07:00Wow Ron,I am honored by your words my Good Friend,...Wow Ron,<br><br>I am honored by your words my Good Friend, I find life easy to talk about especially the things I have been through myself, it is much stranger than fiction and a whole lot more educational.<br><br>I am inspired by the Friendship all of you have shown me here.<br><br>Thank YouJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-22525776121969871692010-06-28T18:39:33.064-07:002010-06-28T18:39:33.064-07:00What an incredible story, Jimmy!I was GLUED to you...What an incredible story, Jimmy!<br><br>I was GLUED to your every word. Not only is this post educational for those of use who know nothing about Diabetes, but it's SUCH an inspiration!<br><br>You're a strong man, my friend. Inside and out. And it's so touching to read how supportive, loving, and caring your family was/is for you.<br><br>And YOU to them!<br><br>You should consider writing a book because I think your journey would inspire others.<br><br>Thank you for sharing this!Ronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-67327452661450861752010-06-28T18:16:53.817-07:002010-06-28T18:16:53.817-07:00Yes Susie you are so right about it having a mind ...Yes Susie you are so right about it having a mind of it's own and how quickly things can change, as you know I had a few years where the control was poor due to an insulin change that didn't work and I believe this along with stress was the beginning of all of this for me, but that could be another post :)<br><br>With this said and knowing how serious you are with controling your glucose levels I have a feeling this is something you will never have to experience.<br><br>Tomorrow is going to be good you know that don't ya!! :^)Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-62737359946529124942010-06-28T18:10:19.582-07:002010-06-28T18:10:19.582-07:00Some of the things you have been through are so sc...Some of the things you have been through are so scary to me as a fellow T1. I try very hard to watch myself so closely so I can avoid these things but as both you and I know that only helps to some degree. Diabetes has a mind of its own and only another person who suffers with this...as well as your spouse and children...ever understand how awful it really is. That being said, it does help improve your coping skills since you must monitor yourself 24/7 and things can change on the turn of a dime. You can be fine one minute and passed out the next. Somehow living like this allows you to take the other unpleasantries of life with a little bit of a grain of salt. I guess if we can cope with the daily struggles of diabetes we can cope with other things too! Again..you inspire me to no end Jimmy.DrSoosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445723747109775244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-75319795323459488642010-06-28T18:05:57.469-07:002010-06-28T18:05:57.469-07:00Hey TS, Diabetes can put you at a higher risk of s...Hey TS, Diabetes can put you at a higher risk of stroke and heart attack simply due to the increased stress on our vascular system, high blood sugars make the blood harder to pump so to say so things wear out quicker, kind of a simple wat to put it but in a nutshell thats how it goes. Keeping a close watch and monitoring your blood sugars helps to put off or even eliminate these complications.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-27037661992987400092010-06-28T17:56:27.952-07:002010-06-28T17:56:27.952-07:00I'm new to your blog so I hadn't heard any...I'm new to your blog so I hadn't heard anything of this before. I had no idea that diabetes could bring on such things.TS Hendrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965357024150434808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-23530296576567890562010-06-28T17:26:01.330-07:002010-06-28T17:26:01.330-07:00Hey Pat, I was kind of tickled to get back to wher...Hey Pat, I was kind of tickled to get back to where it all worked again, that last one scared me the most.<br><br>Hey Ms A, I think a lot of these things go hand in hand, having Diabetes puts us more at risk than non diabetics, cholesterol and high blood pressure just figures in there too, I have been blessed to not have the latter :^)Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-82907869066701770712010-06-28T16:27:27.986-07:002010-06-28T16:27:27.986-07:00I haven't researched much, regarding diabetes....I haven't researched much, regarding diabetes. (one of the few things I haven't) I wasn't aware it caused plaque build up. Thought that was a cholesterol thing. Learn something new every day... just don't ask me tomorrow, I may not remember!Ms. Anthropyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-10911537780270207052010-06-28T15:35:33.194-07:002010-06-28T15:35:33.194-07:00I'm happy to see that you are back to speaking...I'm happy to see that you are back to speaking (and writing) a language that we understand! What a great post. It's obvious that you really do appreciate what you have. I'm gonna work on it a bit myself, so thanks for that...Pat Tilletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.com