Guest Post: Children with Type 1 Diabetes and Heroic Courage

I'm over at Theresa's beautiful space, Ordinary Lovely, today for my first guest post ever! I'm sharing about my experience at a camp I worked at while in college that is for children with Diabetes. Do go check it out, see how these amazing kids inspired me, and stay awhile. I know you'll love her and all that she shares!

But, for now, here's a little glimpse of the start of my share.

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Years ago I went to a camp to staff, partially because I love working with kids and also because it was encouraged by a child development class I was taking for my degree. I was in college. Knew little about what all my role would entail, but knew that I would love it. The camp had an awesome reputation and I was excited to get to work with the kids.

Years ago I had no idea how these kids would impact me. How they would impress and inspire me. I had no idea how they would challenge me and make me want to be better. I was young, naive, had good intentions, and am so glad I took the steps to be a part of the two week stint I was there.

Years ago I spent two weeks at a Diabetic camp. I was on medical staff. I didn't expect to be, but, in the end, it made sense. I knew very little about Type 1 diabetes prior to arriving for my training, but you can believe that I left this camp knowing Type 1 Diabetes like the back of my hand. I had to! For the sake and care of the outstanding 9 and 10 year old girls that would share a glimpse of true heroism that I was not expecting.

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Now get on over to Ordinary Lovely to finish reading about these incredible kids!

This moment.

Bigfoot: Mama?...

Mama: Yes, sweetheart?

Bigfoot: i luv va.

Yesterday, this precious face told his mama that he loved her. No prompts. No reason. Completely out of the blue, he wanted to tell me he loved me. My heart has been dancing ever since. True story.

Sports & Sticks Forever!

Parent's Prayer for Their Children

O Heavenly Father, I commend my children to Thy care. Be Thou their God and Father; and mercifully supply whatever is lacking in me through frailty or negligence. Strengthen them to overcome the corruptions of the world, whether from within or without; and deliver them from the secret snares of the enemy. Pour Thy grace into their hearts, and strengthen and multiply in them the gifts of Thy Holy Spirit, that they may daily grow in grace and in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ; and so, faithfully serving Thee here, may come to rejoice in Thy presence hereafter. Amen.