I know it may seem a strange thing to say, but after my son, Jody, spent a week at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite last week, I can honestly say I'm thankful his diagnosis was only type I diabetes.
That's not to say this hasn't been a life-changing experience, but there are so many children at Scottish Rite who won't be coming home today, this week, this month, or maybe even ever. So, yes, I'm thankful Jody came away with what may be a lifelong disease, but is at least a manageable one.
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