• From the man himself, “If someone says you can’t have a certain food that you want to have, it’s not because of Type One Diabetes. It’s just because they want you to be safe and healthy. I can eat anything as long as I have insulin to cover it. People shouldn’t be scared of doing things if they are new to Type One Diabetes so they can keep their body safe. Thank you for donating and being part of World Diabetes Day. Thank you for being part of Team Hays. Thank you for learning about Type One and how to keep me and everyone who has Type One Diabetes safe. Thank you to all of my team members for keeping me safe and healthy and coming to walk.” 💙💙 As he gets older, this will become more and more his platform and his responsibility. He has loved seeing friends in his shirts today and photos of everyone he didn’t get to see personally. I loved watching his eyes light up as he described those who wore his shirt to school today. I can’t quite articulate my feelings on days like today or the walk day or what have you. It’s not something you picture in your future, but goodness, I hope it’s something that is used to see Christ in us. I was reading this morning, and the main point of the passage was that Christ works for the good of those who love Him. I see so many ways we are able to share Christ’s love through the position we are in, and it makes me glad. While God certainly did not bring this upon our child, we live in a fallen world, and things are broken. He will, however, use it for our good—all of it. I’m so proud of this boy of ours and how he manages everything his little body throws at him on a daily basis. #BTHOtypeone
    From the man himself, “If someone says you can’t have a certain food that you want to have, it’s not because of Type One Diabetes. It’s just because they want you to be safe and healthy. I can eat anything as long as I have insulin to cover it. People shouldn’t be scared of doing things if they are new to Type One Diabetes so they can keep their body safe. Thank you for donating and being part of World Diabetes Day. Thank you for being part of Team Hays. Thank you for learning about Type One and how to keep me and everyone who has Type One Diabetes safe. Thank you to all of my team members for keeping me safe and healthy and coming to walk.” 💙💙 As he gets older, this will become more and more his platform and his responsibility. He has loved seeing friends in his shirts today and photos of everyone he didn’t get to see personally. I loved watching his eyes light up as he described those who wore his shirt to school today. I can’t quite articulate my feelings on days like today or the walk day or what have you. It’s not something you picture in your future, but goodness, I hope it’s something that is used to see Christ in us. I was reading this morning, and the main point of the passage was that Christ works for the good of those who love Him. I see so many ways we are able to share Christ’s love through the position we are in, and it makes me glad. While God certainly did not bring this upon our child, we live in a fallen world, and things are broken. He will, however, use it for our good—all of it. I’m so proud of this boy of ours and how he manages everything his little body throws at him on a daily basis. #BTHOtypeone
  • Thanksgiving lunch with my {not so} little guy 🦃
    Thanksgiving lunch with my {not so} little guy 🦃
  • I shared a week or so ago how adoption had started to feel distant again. While we never know just exactly when it will come, sometimes it feels like we’re back to a long voyage instead of a short jaunt. And just as quickly as it seemed to fade, the last couple of days have brought it back to the forefront. I was reading a post from a friend this morning, and she said, “your circumstances can change overnight.” Absolutely. I have been clinging to that as part of our promise for years. No matter where I feel like we are on the adoption journey, it could culminate tonight. Tomorrow. This afternoon. Before I finish this post. The thing with seasons (all of them—good and bad) is that they change. Even in this season of waiting, we have been in several sub-seasons throughout. So, as the front blows through and the cold, dreary surrounds my windows, I’ll continue to cling to the promises God has given us for our family. We’ll wait and see. #adoption #TGMadopts
    I shared a week or so ago how adoption had started to feel distant again. While we never know just exactly when it will come, sometimes it feels like we’re back to a long voyage instead of a short jaunt. And just as quickly as it seemed to fade, the last couple of days have brought it back to the forefront. I was reading a post from a friend this morning, and she said, “your circumstances can change overnight.” Absolutely. I have been clinging to that as part of our promise for years. No matter where I feel like we are on the adoption journey, it could culminate tonight. Tomorrow. This afternoon. Before I finish this post. The thing with seasons (all of them—good and bad) is that they change. Even in this season of waiting, we have been in several sub-seasons throughout. So, as the front blows through and the cold, dreary surrounds my windows, I’ll continue to cling to the promises God has given us for our family. We’ll wait and see. #adoption #TGMadopts
  • I’d be remiss if I didn’t give a BIG ol’ birthday wish to this guy right here. You’re the absolute love of my life. You take such amazing care of the boy and me, and I can’t wait to see you get to be a girl dad some day. Your love for learning is infectious; I am grateful for the way you strive to do better and be better and encourage us to do the same. I wouldn’t want to have anyone else by my side day in and day out. Happy birthday! 🎉🎉 Cheers to many, many more.
    I’d be remiss if I didn’t give a BIG ol’ birthday wish to this guy right here. You’re the absolute love of my life. You take such amazing care of the boy and me, and I can’t wait to see you get to be a girl dad some day. Your love for learning is infectious; I am grateful for the way you strive to do better and be better and encourage us to do the same. I wouldn’t want to have anyone else by my side day in and day out. Happy birthday! 🎉🎉 Cheers to many, many more.
  • Recently on my Timehop, our first walk day popped up. I was in tears reading back over what I had written four walks ago. However, today is no different. It still amazes me the feeling of walking and raising money and awareness for an illness that changes your own child’s daily life. While I would venture to say he doesn’t really remember much of life without Type One, I do know that a cure would change his life completely—again. To those of you who donate, pray, and stand in the gap with (and for) us, please accept my most sincere thank you. We are so thankful for the collective TEAM HAYS that is comprised of family, friends, and complete strangers who walk this journey with us. Walk day is truly one of his favorite days, and it’s because the love he feels is so tangible. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. #BTHOtypeone
    Recently on my Timehop, our first walk day popped up. I was in tears reading back over what I had written four walks ago. However, today is no different. It still amazes me the feeling of walking and raising money and awareness for an illness that changes your own child’s daily life. While I would venture to say he doesn’t really remember much of life without Type One, I do know that a cure would change his life completely—again. To those of you who donate, pray, and stand in the gap with (and for) us, please accept my most sincere thank you. We are so thankful for the collective TEAM HAYS that is comprised of family, friends, and complete strangers who walk this journey with us. Walk day is truly one of his favorite days, and it’s because the love he feels is so tangible. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. #BTHOtypeone
  • Back home. #BTHOolemiss
    Back home. #BTHOolemiss