Something about diabetes

I am not a diabetic.
Yet I have a thing for people with diabetes.
It is not pity; it is more like an amazement.

I am amazed on how these people (even little ones) are not afraid of needles, how dedicated they take medication, how strict they follow the diet, and how they are not ashamed of being diabetic.

The diabetes camp is like a getaway for me.
1st, it is really green. It is in the middle of nowhere. Just trees, cabins, tents, forest, lake, cave ... what can be better than that ?!?!
2nd, really nice people. The staff & participants are great !
3rd, working with children & teens.
4th, play and play and play !
5th, real world experience: Watching them on their lows, watching them get active like "normal" people, making & adjusting their meal plan.
6th, how they make fun on the non-diabetics ( including myself ! )

My first day in the diabetes camp, I made friends with two young girls.
They are sisters. The older one has diabetes. She is a gymnast.
A very friendly & funny girl. Her name is Jasmine.
The last time I saw her was yesterday before I left camp. Jasmine has a national competition in Virginia & left MO this morning.
She hugged me & made me promise to call or email her.
What a cute girl !

I missed Jasmine already.

The official camp just started today as the last 3 days was a staff training.
I never know what happens tomorrow, but I promise it will be FUN.