Admiring Our Differences – DBW Day 1
Today is the first day of Diabetes Blog Week, and the topic of the day is all about expressions of admiration. As I interpret the prompt, we are to pick a person, blog, group, etc… of a different type of diabetes and talk about why they inspire us, why we admire them, etc. So, here goes…
As I prepared to respond to today’s prompt, I spent a great deal of time reflecting upon the impact that reading the blogs of so many amazing individuals had on my life in the early days of my diagnosis. And I came to the conclusion that no single blog or individual was more deserving of admiration than the others.
I believe the words of Maya Angelou sum it up best:
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”
Simply put, I admire each and everyone of you just the same. Every person and every blog, no matter the type, background, etc… is part of my life with diabetes, and my life is much richer as a result.
If I were to express admiration for any one set of things that every blogger has in common it would be for the strength and courage each person displays in opening their hearts and sharing his or her experiences in living with diabetes. It takes great strength and courage to open up and share things that may be perceived as a weakness in this world that is all too often uncaring and cruel.
And I would be remiss if I didn’t thank you all for inspiring me to do the same. If it weren’t for the inspiration I gained from reading the experiences of fellow PWD’s, My Diabetic Heart wouldn’t exist.
Lots of Love, my friends!
Mike
Living with a Confusing Pancreas and a Broken Heart at age 36 #Diabetes #LADA #CongestiveHeartFailure. #MakeDiabetesVisible Creator, #ALittleHeartCanDoBigThings Creator, Advocate, Blogger, Nature Photographer.
14 Comments
Rachel
Sometimes a quote really does inspire our true feelings 🙂
Michelle Gonzalez
Great point Mike. I have gained so much admiration for all of the people I’ve met through this process.
George
The bigger and more diverse this community gets, the better we are all! Awesome post.
Mike Hoskins
Great quote and message, Mike! You are so correct and what a perfect way to say it. Thanks for sharing this, and for what you do as a part of this Community!
Vivian
Beautiful sentiment. Loved this post and the quote.
Meri
Wonderful quote! What a great way to articulate the wonderfulness of the DOC!
Sarah
Agreed–all of us living with any sort of diabetes or chronic disease are worthy of recognition. Awesome post, and that quote is gorgeous. Great way to start the week! 😉
Kate
Splendid quote! I couldn’t agree with you more.
Bob P
Good job outta you. As usual. 🙂
Scott K. Johnson
What a perfect quote! Great post Mike.
Karen
Very well-said!!! Each and every blog and blogger is what makes up our community and makes our community strong. I’m so thankful for us all!!
Martin Wood
I love how you put it Mike, that regardless of Type, every person and blog is part of our life with diabetes. Well said my friend!
Jen
A beautiful quote that illustrates the theme perfectly. Diversity is what makes the DOC so fabulous!
Sara
I included a similar thought in my post. There is certainly something I appreciate from all the different “types” of members in our growing community.