tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post1045102071836493301..comments2024-03-18T21:26:11.560-04:00Comments on The Corner Booth: This Isn't ShawshankMike Hoskinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06551066714605052991noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-28933530738496482432014-03-21T17:01:05.380-04:002014-03-21T17:01:05.380-04:00Wow, you said it perfectly ... kinda like you were...Wow, you said it perfectly ... kinda like you were in my own head!!! And no one else could possibly understand.<br /><br />Wishing you good news and hugs ... thank you for your eloquent and spot-on words!TheSavvyDiabetichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04585918735228834054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-28443741377939576002014-03-21T10:40:31.926-04:002014-03-21T10:40:31.926-04:00Here with you every step no matter what. Promise.Here with you every step no matter what. Promise.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103575171677162731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-41998133096922880522014-03-21T08:04:21.268-04:002014-03-21T08:04:21.268-04:00Thinking and wishing only good for you.Thinking and wishing only good for you.Colleenhttp://dmeanderings.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-42093163079226801992014-03-20T23:40:02.211-04:002014-03-20T23:40:02.211-04:00Hey Mike, We didn't choose this condition, it ...Hey Mike, We didn't choose this condition, it chose us, hang in there brother, we're all in this together , and remember no one is above redemption...Patrick McConnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08368871783767744733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-26594658501410571352014-03-20T23:17:46.480-04:002014-03-20T23:17:46.480-04:00There is nothing I can write that hasn't alrea...There is nothing I can write that hasn't already been written so brilliantly above. Just know that I am praying for you. No matter what, we are all here for you.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-61727056594952577982014-03-20T23:16:03.017-04:002014-03-20T23:16:03.017-04:00Here for you. And here with you.Here for you. And here with you.Melissa Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06747902932015381590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-82272526133327386792014-03-20T23:10:55.210-04:002014-03-20T23:10:55.210-04:00There' might be a big world out there that doe...There' might be a big world out there that doesn't understand what you are going through...but there is a small loving D-community here who does. We are here for you! Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242089361142959939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-34785917884455039042014-03-20T22:00:20.334-04:002014-03-20T22:00:20.334-04:00love you mike....sending prayers and virtual hugs ...love you mike....sending prayers and virtual hugs your way!! Jaimienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-37469209171168151462014-03-20T21:26:48.909-04:002014-03-20T21:26:48.909-04:00What do I say that's not already been said? D...What do I say that's not already been said? Diabetes doesn't play fair. Like Scott said, the game is rigged. It's just not a fair fight. And that sucks. I come at this from a different perspective... But I can tell you that if this was Ave, I wouldn't want her to blame herself. They tell how what to do to manage D. But then send us off to do it. Alone. And we have meters and Hallie Addingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-59644408017861051512014-03-20T21:16:56.901-04:002014-03-20T21:16:56.901-04:00We, who use the written words all of the time seem...We, who use the written words all of the time seem at a loss what to write to you because the words we rely on; fail us now to make a difference in the life of our friend. Love is a word we do not use a lot when we write---but we do Love You Mike.....you are part of us; and we a part of you. We wait along with you and WHATEVER it is....we'll be here for that too. In our thoughts....and Tom Karlyahttp://www.diabetesdad.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-49369475319995593612014-03-20T21:06:44.665-04:002014-03-20T21:06:44.665-04:00I wish you all good things.
I liked reading this....I wish you all good things.<br /><br />I liked reading this. I'm sorry I don't know you better. I think you are fantastic.katyhttp://bigfootchildhavediabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-50408669004514383512014-03-20T20:55:28.417-04:002014-03-20T20:55:28.417-04:00Diabetes sucks and none of this is your fault. It ...Diabetes sucks and none of this is your fault. It may not seem like that now, but it's true. I'm sending a big hug your way and keeping you in my thoughts. Let me know if you need to talk - I'm here. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853213615426205881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-11091866653136736822014-03-20T20:53:33.310-04:002014-03-20T20:53:33.310-04:00The past is what it is. We can't control our c...The past is what it is. We can't control our circumstances--but we can control how we respond to them. <br />It's beyond okay to feel every single thing you're feeling--and it's okay to need time to figure that out. There are many of us who are here to support you through this, and the journey ahead, in whatever way you need us to.<br /><br />For now--I love you, brother.kerrihttp://kerriontheprairies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-16214484474733213752014-03-20T20:47:25.894-04:002014-03-20T20:47:25.894-04:00Hey Mike,
My initials are also etched on the wall...Hey Mike,<br /><br />My initials are also etched on the walls, right next to yours. And like so many have already said, we're in it together, and I support you with no conditions. <br /><br />Your pancreas is broken and the game is rigged. While I know there is no easy way to escape the feelings you're feeling, I hope it helps to know that we're all out here supporting you.<br /><br /Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881833642347872927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-48200532509527710302014-03-20T20:39:11.934-04:002014-03-20T20:39:11.934-04:00Don't go shivin' anything just yet! No use...Don't go shivin' anything just yet! No use worrying over imaginary problems; when you really know what you're dealing with then, you've got a whole lot of people to help you deal with it.Chrishttp://www.glucolift.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-44133551608808031732014-03-20T20:28:45.018-04:002014-03-20T20:28:45.018-04:00Love you man...
Sincerely,
Your cell mate Love you man...<br /><br />Sincerely, <br /><br />Your cell mate Mike Lawsonhttp://sociallydiabetic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-79682349291758341842014-03-20T20:25:25.726-04:002014-03-20T20:25:25.726-04:00You're not alone, Mike. We're all here for...You're not alone, Mike. We're all here for you. Hang tough, bro.Mike Durbinhttp://www.mydiabeticheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-14249944981234218122014-03-20T20:19:30.573-04:002014-03-20T20:19:30.573-04:00A commenter on my blog once "diabetes isn'...A commenter on my blog once "diabetes isn't a death sentence, but it IS a life sentence. For a crime you did not commit.". For such as simple simple statement, I found it powerful. You cannot and should not beat yourself up for being human, and having human nature. Give yourself an appropriate break and ask why medicine avoids curing diseases but turns more and more into chronic Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-17877477048463641402014-03-20T20:15:01.411-04:002014-03-20T20:15:01.411-04:00Hang in there Mike. Virtual hugs your way. Hang in there Mike. Virtual hugs your way. NeurosurgeryNPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341899812208156100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-63110369635677750322014-03-20T20:07:21.341-04:002014-03-20T20:07:21.341-04:00If diabetes were a movie it would be directed by W...If diabetes were a movie it would be directed by Wes Craven one day, Tim Burton the next, and Judd Apatow the next, and on and on. It is a screenplay without an ending and within there is the greatest movie villain of all time. But your script has not been written yet, not even close...and you have many twists and turns left before the climax. Since you are the hero of your movie I predict you Brad S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00117125977159465132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-7403423897534252912014-03-20T19:46:54.576-04:002014-03-20T19:46:54.576-04:00Mike -
I'm sorry you have to deal with this. ...Mike - <br />I'm sorry you have to deal with this. <br />Please know that we love you & we are here for you and we stand with you and by your side, always.<br />Xoxok2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-57411265888956528602014-03-20T19:45:08.962-04:002014-03-20T19:45:08.962-04:00None of us gets out alive or unscarred by this dis...None of us gets out alive or unscarred by this disease, but none of us get to go it alone. That's what I know, thanks to the DOC and the wonderful people who fill my heart with a thousand emotions on a daily basis. <br />No matter what, we are with you, whether you like it or not. The past? It's the past. Regrets? In the past. Whatever is ahead, we walk with you.<br />Much love. We have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-25461947239191439652014-03-20T19:43:41.415-04:002014-03-20T19:43:41.415-04:00Mike, I am and will be praying for you. You have a...Mike, I am and will be praying for you. You have always been there for me and I hope I can be there for you too. <br /><br />Love you bro.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508213573891885604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-10013006990654586892014-03-20T19:42:32.105-04:002014-03-20T19:42:32.105-04:00So the question is, Mike, whatcha gonna do? Get bu...So the question is, Mike, whatcha gonna do? Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'? I know you choose what Andy Dufrense chose .... even if sometimes it does feel like swimming through a half mile river of SH**.Moirahttp://www.despitediabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-92025709196620281102014-03-20T19:35:53.619-04:002014-03-20T19:35:53.619-04:00Oh Mike ... I'm sorry for all of these things ...Oh Mike ... I'm sorry for all of these things you're feeling. We love you, and are here for you no matter what. Kerri.http://www.sixuntilme.comnoreply@blogger.com