May 8 Blackie AMPS-214 *Statement*

May 7

AMPS - 214
+5.5 - 398
PMPS - 418

So the other day I realized this is Blackie's 7th month as a diabetic. A lot has changed since and now I am just starting to get my full life together, bit-by-bit. I had to quit my job and change schools to take care of him. Everything happens for a reason.

I like to think my life is ok right now. This Monday I have a job interview and the workplace is 5 minutes away from my house. I hope I get this job so that I can come back during lunch break and test him. I've transferred to another university and now taking courses by correspondence. Just looking to work full-time for the rest of the year and finishing my courses. And I guess fixing my social life as well.

Just want to thank a lot of you for helping me out in the beginning (Vic & Sundance - for the phone call) (Dana & Lily - for the ketone meter) (Cindy & Mousie - for the starter kit), and the usual experienced lantus users, etc.. It was overwhelming at first but after a while it just became a daily routine. But now I understand that feeling you guys get from having that responsibility. I kinda have this satisfaction of treating him, if that makes sense.

There is this girl I recently met that thought it was attractive of me to look after a diabetic cat. We're becoming good friends and we're gonna hang out sometimes after I get my other priorities in order.

So I guess thats why everything happens for a reason.

wow, this is my favorite condo of the day! You have come a really, really long way, Ken. I'm happy to read that things are coming together for you.

Wow Ken, this post just brought tears to my eyes.
I really needed to read a post like this!

HI guys, wow that is an awesome statement, I love it! Caring for our furbabies can be so satisfying can't it??? I always wonder why God throws us curveballs but I know things happen for a reason for sure! Have a great Caturday!!!

You and Blackie have accomplished so much in the last 7 months! I know I was worried about you having to quit school and your job to take care of Blackie, yet it did show how committed you were to helping your kitty. I truly admire that and now it seems you might have met someone socially that appreciates the love and sacrifices you've made to save Blackie's life. Because that is exactly what you've done, you've saved his life.

Yeah for Ken and Blackie!

You sound like a very different person than the "young" man who first arrived here who many of us delivered at least one stern talking to. I recognized how much you care for Blackie and the frustration you were feeling 7 months ago. And yes, everything does happen for a reason. I'm glad you one of those people who finds the reason in the events in their life. The sacrifices you've made have saved Blackie's life. In some way, probably when you least expect it, you will reap those rewards.

Beautiful post!!! I am so happy that you see the positive side to what you have been through with Blackie....
you have made many changes and you dealt with what was before you. Sometimes we can'[t see the forest for the trees when we are the thick of things. I am proud that you hung in there and hopefully now you will receive many many good things in your life...You found a way and it all worked out for the best!
Good luck with the interview...and remember, if it's not this particular thing, it will be something of equal or greater value that will come along! You deserve all the very best!

My goodness you are awesome Ken! I've not followed your story so catching up with this post. Blackie is indeed most fortunate to have you as his human. You're incredibly loving and caring and have a great attitude. Wishing you nothing but the best as you continue on.

What a great Bean Blackie has wonderful post to read and that you have met someone to help you with Blackie this is truly a blessing as well wish you the best with getting the job thats so close to home

Thanks for sharing! Taking care of a sugarkitty is definitely a commitment, bit it is so rewarding. :mrgreen:

Good luck on your job search!

Incredible post today, to be sure.

I, too, recall when you first arrived on the site. Your posts, your condos literally oozed with frustration and desperation, and I don't think I was the only one who worried about you and Blackie. I worried that the work and school and Blackie would just overwhelm you, but just look at you now!

It's so true that everything happens for a reason; I firmly believe that statement.

I also believe the statement: To know the road ahead, ask the man coming back.

Today, Ken, you are that man.

oh, ken, what a beautiful post. you sure have come a long way since the day you arrived in LL. i'm very, very happy for you!

awesome post, Ken! You have certainly come a long way in the seven months you have been involved in this sugar dance with Blackie. I can only mimic what everyone else has said to you.
I too believe that everything happens for a reason and sometimes we don't see the reason, but eventually we do. I am glad you have reached that point.
Nice job, Ken!

Way to go. Good news all around.

When Maui was diagnosed last year, I was unemployed. I treated her as if I would be working and set her schedule accordingly. I was lucky she went OTJ as quickly as she did, otherwise I don't know how I would have handled being away and worrying.

So, good for you for stepping up and taking care of Blackie. IT's such a scary thing to get the diagnosis, come here thinking that life as you knew it is over. Then you post and everyone descends and that's even more overwhelming and it takes time to figure things out, get a routine and realize that you can handle it. Then it takes more time to get your life as you knew it BD (before diagnosis) back.

Glad you are able to balance it all now.

Hi Ken and Blackie, I've somehow managed to miss your posts since I've been in LL, but this evening I saw *Statement* and thought that I should see what it was! Well, what I discovered was a testament to hard work and devotion. Your story is compelling and we hope that everything will continue to work out well for you and Blackie.

Ella & Stu

What a touching description of selfless love for your pet.

Just finished reading everyone's post. Thank you for the kind words and for the team, thanks for always guiding me in the right direction. Sometimes there are things I don't do even though you guys suggest them. I never ever ignore the suggestions and advice that I'm given, I always take it to heart and into consideration.

We're still a long ways away from actual regulation and even longer ways from remission but we hope to reach each stage one day.

Thanks again.