Thursday was world diabetes day, we make it a big deal. Diabetes is a big deal, it's always with us. So when there is a day that is dedicated to educating people about this disease, we jump all over it.
Early in the school year in casual conversation I had mentioned something to E's teacher about how E's class last year supported her by wearing blue on world diabetes day. E's teacher was immediately excited at this idea and had told me to remind her because she would love to participate in that. So Monday I contacted her and reminded her, I also emailed our new principal to see if she or any of the staff wanted to participate. She was also super excited to participate and made announcements through out the week to the entire school K-5th for everyone to wear blue on Thurs.
I actually had a field trip to go on with my son that morning and then lunch with my other daughter, and then E had an awards ceremony that afternoon for her straight A's and honor roll (that's right, proud mama right here) so I was at the school most of the day Thursday.
It was so AWESOME to see everyone in their blue!!! K-5 all dressed in blue, all of the staff participated it was so great to see all of these kids come together for this cause!!! Take that Diabetes!!!
So it came to the afternoon for E's awards and after the awards are over, E's teacher brought her and her DBFF (diabetic best friend forever) up in front of the entire 5th grade, she told everyone that these girls are who they are supporting by wearing blue, then she told them that she was proud of them and had them read their shirts that I had made for them last year that say... I need a CURE and so does my friend) talk about a stream of tears coming from this mommy. The principal then had all of the fifth grade gather together to take a picture in all blue, it was so awesome and will be a memory that she will have forever. What amazing kids and staff we have at our school. I wish I could share the picture with you but without the entire 5th grades parents permission, I cant do that.
We also had a ton of family members wearing blue though out the country, painting their nails and sharing the cause with co-workers and getting them to wear blue.
Thank you for participating in this day, we love you all!!!
