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lekkipen @lekkipen (14) 18 Jun 10

I founded a day centre for disabled children in April 2002. It is a registered charity, mainly for the care of children with various disabilities and their families. It is my view that disability in people should not be pitied,...

care

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amanda333 so true!

18 Jun 10

la_chique @la_chique (1498) 7 Jun 10

I hate dog owners. Well generally I hate dog owners in my town. They never pick up after their dogs when they make a mess, they allow their dogs off their leash in public places where children play even though there's always...

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amanda333 I have a Labrador, and the only threat she would be to anyone, is she'd lick you to death she's a big softie and loves people

7 Jun 10

twoey68 @twoey68 (13627) • United States 31 May 10

Well, I finally did it. Earlier this month I finally went to the doctor, I’ve been having a lot of problems with my diabetes and have been putting off going for the longest time. They diagnosed me as an out of control Type 2...

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amanda333 Hi twoey68, I also count carbs as last year i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I am a very active slim 44 year old, so to say i was shocked is an under statement It will be a year in July, but i'm getting use to it now and my levels are not to bad...

31 May 10

Wizzywig @Wizzywig (7847) 6 May 10

I have this thoery that, if asked to choose a number from 1 - 10, the most frequently picked number will be, the number I would choose. Obviously, I'm not going to tell you what that is because you'd all choose a different one to...

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amanda333 I'd choose number 3, cos its been my lucky number since being a small child, when i won a prize when i choose that number

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twoey68 @twoey68 (13627) • United States 9 Apr 10

As some of you know, I have Type 2 diabetes. I’ve been a borderline diabetic for about 13 years and in the last 6-8 months things have been getting much worse. My biggest problem is my feet. They are constantly swollen and so...

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amanda333 hi twoey68 I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last july, my feet someimes feel itchy, so not sure if this is the beginnning of what your experiencing now. I'm sorry that your having all these pains with your feet, and hope you find help from a doctor...

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leenie50 @leenie50 (3992) • United States 18 Feb 10

Well as most of my friends know, my Hubby has been out of work for over 2 1/2 years. He is 57 and about to have a birthday and feels as though he will never work again. He feels his age as well as a Stint in one of his arteries...

the most important need we have

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amanda333 Hi Leenie, I hope and pray your husband gets this job, i will pray for you tonight. I'm sorry you are having a horrible time at the moment, but "when one door closes another one opens", I feel God will look after you...God bless your family

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maximax8 @maximax8 (31042) • United Kingdom 23 Jan 10

I was really keen on traveling by age 18 years old. I wanted so very much to get enough money to travel around Europe. I wondered how I would afford it because I was a student. When my studies ended I got a job as a children's...

exploring

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amanda333 hi max, sounds like you have put so much "life" in your life, well done, its wonderful to travel and see the world

23 Jan 10

maximax8 @maximax8 (31042) • United Kingdom 24 Dec 09

Today is Christmas Eve and so my children were able to open a few of their Christmas presents. My toddler son's face lit up when he opened his train set. My baby girl laughed when she held her musical doll. It was so very...

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amanda333 Hi Max, and Merry Christmas Yes I love watching the children open there presents, its the best thing in the world. To see there faces light up, I get so much enjoyment out of it. I love to buy presents

24 Dec 09

amitgandhi82 @amitgandhi82 (92) • India 2 Dec 09

Many people nowadays are drawn towards social networking sites like facebook,twitter and so on.. Are you a facebook addict?? If yes, what features do you like the most on facebook?? Do you play games on facebook?? If yes,...

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amanda333 Hi, yes I love Facebook too, I'm loving "Pet Society" its so much fun. I like chatting to my old friends from school, and keeping up with my family (as I now live abroad). I've made some lovely new friends also

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leenie50 @leenie50 (3992) • United States 19 Nov 09

Well, foreclosure finally caught up with us. My hubby has been out of work for 2 1/2 years and only received unemployment off and on this whole time. Yes we have been struggling to pay the utilities with my Disability, which we...

foreclosure inevitable

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amanda333 Oh sweetheart, I pray that all turns out well for you in the end. I feel really sad for you. Big hugs and stay positive

19 Nov 09

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coffeeshot @coffeeshot (3783) • Australia 18 Oct 09

Traditionally people are supposed to wear black to a funeral because it's the colour of mourning blah blah.. Personally I think funerals are depressing enough and it they should be a celebration of the deceased's life. Bring on...

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amanda333 Hi coffeeshot, I told my family when I die, I want everyone to wear yellow (my favourite colour). Its bright and happy, so as I'm going to a wonderful place, its fitting. Also lots of sunflowers

20 Oct 09

amanda333 @amanda333 (739) • France 3 Oct 09

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 1,I had to spend over a week in hospital so they could sort out my levels. Since I've been home its hard getting use to all the lows. I have to watch what I eat and take insulin...

health

life

something new

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amanda333 Hi Sweeten, Your user name makes me laughin my current situation. It is all about balance, so have to give it my all, thankyou for your reply

4 Oct 09

amanda333 @amanda333 (739) • France 3 Oct 09

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 1,I had to spend over a week in hospital so they could sort out my levels. Since I've been home its hard getting use to all the lows. I have to watch what I eat and take insulin...

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amanda333 Hi AD1970, You are so right...I'm staying positive, Love my dancing Thanks for your reply

4 Oct 09

amanda333 @amanda333 (739) • France 3 Oct 09

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 1,I had to spend over a week in hospital so they could sort out my levels. Since I've been home its hard getting use to all the lows. I have to watch what I eat and take insulin...

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amanda333 Thanks for your reply, I also had serious itching with my skin cracking, I now look at the situation as getting better and not being ill. It is nice knowing people who have had the same, diabetes 1 is about control of food, but i've never been a big eater,...

4 Oct 09

amanda333 @amanda333 (739) • France 3 Oct 09

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 1,I had to spend over a week in hospital so they could sort out my levels. Since I've been home its hard getting use to all the lows. I have to watch what I eat and take insulin...

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amanda333 sorry meant to say, it will NOT beat me!

3 Oct 09

amanda333 @amanda333 (739) • France 3 Oct 09

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 1,I had to spend over a week in hospital so they could sort out my levels. Since I've been home its hard getting use to all the lows. I have to watch what I eat and take insulin...

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amanda333 Hi Marguicha, You send very kind words, big hugs to you too.... I will possibly try my dancing at some stage, but not just yet,not until I get use to this thing, but I will say this.... "it will be beat me".

3 Oct 09

amanda333 @amanda333 (739) • France 3 Oct 09

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 1,I had to spend over a week in hospital so they could sort out my levels. Since I've been home its hard getting use to all the lows. I have to watch what I eat and take insulin...

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amanda333 Hi, Thankyou for your reply. I was diagnosed two months ago, and I think I'm just getting the insulin levels just right, balancing with food ect, then when I go shopping I'll get a low and get the shakes, its frustrating but I'll have to deal with it,...

3 Oct 09

amanda333 @amanda333 (739) • France 3 Oct 09

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 1,I had to spend over a week in hospital so they could sort out my levels. Since I've been home its hard getting use to all the lows. I have to watch what I eat and take insulin...

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amanda333 Hey Hatley, Thankyou for your reply, I'm a strong person so will hopefully be ok. Its all very new to me, but I have a good diabetic doctor from the hospital who is looking after me right now, but I learn to live with this the best that I can

3 Oct 09

amanda333 @amanda333 (739) • France 3 Oct 09

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 1,I had to spend over a week in hospital so they could sort out my levels. Since I've been home its hard getting use to all the lows. I have to watch what I eat and take insulin...

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amanda333 Hi Humbug, Thankyou my friend for your kind words. I haven't been on mylott for a while because I was ill (now I no why) I lost a lot of weight and felt really tired, and could'nt get enough water, drinking bottles of the stuff. The last straw was...

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amanda333 @amanda333 (739) • France 3 Oct 09

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 1,I had to spend over a week in hospital so they could sort out my levels. Since I've been home its hard getting use to all the lows. I have to watch what I eat and take insulin...

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