tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post545927528832949005..comments2023-12-02T03:36:14.917-05:00Comments on Tracy Helgeson Art: Ginger Saves the WorldTracy Helgesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07510044613771862211noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-1815509442955514112008-08-27T10:13:00.000-04:002008-08-27T10:13:00.000-04:00I am so sorry to hear this. As a mom, it just kil...I am so sorry to hear this. <BR/><BR/>As a mom, it just kills us to have our kids ill.<BR/><BR/>But i know you and Ginger will handle this with grace and humor.menohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065283682414369608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-49042300736265276762008-08-23T04:07:00.000-04:002008-08-23T04:07:00.000-04:00Weird.Possibly an omen.I met Sergi Boutenko today....Weird.<BR/>Possibly an omen.<BR/>I met Sergi Boutenko today. <BR/>He was nine years old when he was diagnosed with Diabetes.<BR/><BR/>Read about a healthy 20 year old here:<BR/>http://www.rawfamily.com/sergei.htmSteven LaRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11932068647330025855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-41598270678565716162008-08-21T09:37:00.000-04:002008-08-21T09:37:00.000-04:00Tracey,I am not sure how best to express myself at...Tracey,<BR/>I am not sure how best to express myself at this point in time for you, but I pray that all will come well (esp. the fact that you found out early)...Steppen Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07393768887629510399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-74415041493096683462008-08-18T15:12:00.000-04:002008-08-18T15:12:00.000-04:00wow.... well it sounds like you chose a perfect n...wow.... well it sounds like you chose a perfect name for your daughter! Ginger sure is refreshing... i'll keep my fingers crossed that all will be well even though i know it will be...Natalya Khorover Aikenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08490493432155941262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-59070485062286917752008-08-17T21:07:00.000-04:002008-08-17T21:07:00.000-04:00Oh My! All strength be to you and yours. Think of...Oh My! All strength be to you and yours. Think of you.<BR/><BR/>Helen SHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327105310326937424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-51580110856640019882008-08-17T20:01:00.000-04:002008-08-17T20:01:00.000-04:00Tracy - God bless you and your daughter, dealing w...Tracy - God bless you and your daughter, dealing with a serious illness of a child is so hard - believe me, no one knows better than me. Thank the Lord it is what it is and nothing worse. You post really tugged at my heart -<BR/><BR/>Your comment about the helicopter made me smile. In April I had a massive heart attack and once stabilized I was air lifted to another town for emergency treatment. The next day when I woke up and they took me off the ventilator the first thing I said was "How did I get here?" and my husband started laughing. He said he told them they better make sure I was knocked out because if I came to on the helicopter they would have a real problem on thier hands.<BR/>I'll be keeping your sweet girl in mind - CaraCarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577206872187236746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-22864442319789825412008-08-17T00:13:00.000-04:002008-08-17T00:13:00.000-04:00What a story! I'm sending my wishes for good sleep...What a story! I'm sending my wishes for good sleep and confidence that all is well and that you're surrounded by love.Susan Carlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110529181768705593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-59602627963631411432008-08-16T21:40:00.000-04:002008-08-16T21:40:00.000-04:00Hi Tracy, I was wondering where you were all week....Hi Tracy, I was wondering where you were all week. I'm so glad everything is under control. Tell Ginger she's a cutie ( I bet she knows that). That must have been terribly frightening for you, I can just imagine. You all are in my prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09893263258805543184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-25130509733415803682008-08-15T21:26:00.000-04:002008-08-15T21:26:00.000-04:00Tracy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yo...Tracy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your lovely Ginger. The shots, tests and diet stuff will get easier with time!! Hang in there!Diane Hoeptnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-78013004984267031772008-08-15T20:31:00.000-04:002008-08-15T20:31:00.000-04:00Boy, such nice comments! Thanks everyone, so great...Boy, such nice comments! Thanks everyone, so great to hear from you all and I appreciate the good wishes. I always feel a bit like crying when I see people help others, and i am feeling that way now.Tracy Helgesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510044613771862211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-28643621406421707092008-08-15T20:23:00.000-04:002008-08-15T20:23:00.000-04:00so sorry to hear about this Tracy. Ginger sounds ...so sorry to hear about this Tracy. Ginger sounds like one great, brave kid! And you are a strong brave mama. Wishing her and your family all the best. So glad that everything is under control now. That must have been so scary. Sending good thoughts to you both.Bridgette Guerzon Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01222170682340900282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-85041120752935168302008-08-15T17:25:00.000-04:002008-08-15T17:25:00.000-04:00You are right, Tracy-this is a big one but you are...You are right, Tracy-this is a big one but you are handling it with grace, humor and strength. I have no doubt Ginger (what a beautiful girl!) also has those traits in spades, and will be well.Deborah Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242296435365350267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-79539953413484551362008-08-15T15:24:00.000-04:002008-08-15T15:24:00.000-04:00Tracy,Ginger is in capable hands and wiseparents.....Tracy,<BR/>Ginger is in capable hands and wise<BR/>parents...and am very sorry to hear of her scary health forecast...However it is very treatable and careful eyes<BR/>on the situation will be Ginger's saving grace....Best to you all and<BR/>whatta trouper Ginger is...Best,<BR/>Ninan warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077604126259752152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-61951155198240305302008-08-15T14:14:00.000-04:002008-08-15T14:14:00.000-04:00Tracy,So sorry to hear about Ginger. But she'll be...Tracy,<BR/><BR/>So sorry to hear about Ginger. But she'll be fine, and you'll be fine. You'll never be happy about it, but you will adjust. And hey, you're strong, and she certainly sounds strong, too.<BR/><BR/>My daughter was 6 days old when we got the news that her thyroid gland was not functioning. Which, without treatment, would mean physical and mental retardation. But the endocrinologists have kept her well and normal. She's nearly four, smart as a whip and full of energy.<BR/><BR/>Thank God for modern medicine. And the strength of mothers and families.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, and give our best to Ginger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-54103426557015019142008-08-15T14:09:00.000-04:002008-08-15T14:09:00.000-04:00So sorry to hear about all this! My thoughts and p...So sorry to hear about all this! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Bad Cat Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984995910103084125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-84315413529987467392008-08-15T13:42:00.000-04:002008-08-15T13:42:00.000-04:00Wow! What a story! Wishing you all the best---Wow! What a story! Wishing you all the best---Kim Morin Weineckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015343103340644730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-29509361206790771802008-08-15T11:16:00.000-04:002008-08-15T11:16:00.000-04:00I am so sorry to hear you had to go through all of...I am so sorry to hear you had to go through all of this. Ginger sounds like an awesome and brave girl. You can't blame yourself. You did and are doing everything possible to keep your daughter safe. And I am sure it's your positive attitude that gives your daughter her strength.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559534274200050929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-12014614590120504212008-08-15T10:42:00.000-04:002008-08-15T10:42:00.000-04:00You guys are good people to know! I have no doubt ...You guys are good people to know! I have no doubt that all will go well.<BR/>My best to you all, and hugs to Ginger!Karen Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316270072956883280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-2515527631781462682008-08-15T10:26:00.000-04:002008-08-15T10:26:00.000-04:00Tracy - Your post brought tears to my eyes. I was ...Tracy - Your post brought tears to my eyes. I was so sorry to read about the challenge that you, your adorable daughter Ginger and the rest of your family are now facing, and so touched by the strength, humor and positive attitude with which you are handling it. I have two good friends with Diabetes who are both now married and living wonderful lives... They both also happen to be very involved with Diabetes philanthropy and are up on the latest/best treatments, etc. Also know the Director of the NY/Northeast Region of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. Glad to put you in touch with any of them if you think it could be helpful and are interested... Please let me know. Wendy Gross (grateful owner of one of your beautiful paintings, which we love looking at everyday...)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756847020162116345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-75320538470553659322008-08-15T09:31:00.000-04:002008-08-15T09:31:00.000-04:00What an ordeal. But you came out of it in typical ...What an ordeal. But you came out of it in typical Tracy style with humor and gratitude. She looks and sounds like a chip off the... (not that old) block. <BR/>Tell Ginger to start her own blog. It can begin with "The day my mom almost got sick in the back of the ambulance..." I'd love to hear her side of the story.<BR/> Take care both of you. There are many out here in blog land that are thinking of you.Peter Yesishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167175210256144372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-56682878172538477252008-08-15T08:36:00.000-04:002008-08-15T08:36:00.000-04:00I'm thinking of you and Ginger........sending a ne...I'm thinking of you and Ginger........sending a never ending string of good vibes your way as alwaysMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156332528889687870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-52645979585979632972008-08-15T08:28:00.000-04:002008-08-15T08:28:00.000-04:00I was wondering why things had been so quiet here ...I was wondering why things had been so quiet here this week. Oh, good luck to you and Ginger. It is so good that you caught this now, what a great mom you are! And Ginger sounds like a real trouper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-19684960183674607332008-08-15T08:21:00.000-04:002008-08-15T08:21:00.000-04:00Thanks Stacey, so glad to hear that your cousin is...Thanks Stacey, so glad to hear that your cousin is ok now and so active. We have heard so many of these kinds of stories and they really help so much! And yes, she does look like me, but she is way cuter, I think! The way it should be:)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Kesha, yes, we are glad to have some time here and even though I am afraid, today is fine and I will appreciate that.Tracy Helgesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510044613771862211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-75582298643381561492008-08-15T05:15:00.000-04:002008-08-15T05:15:00.000-04:00I agree she's absolutely adorable. I'm sure you'l...I agree she's absolutely adorable. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure you'll get the treatment details all straightened and a routine set down well before the school year starts.<BR/><BR/>I'm just glad this post had a happy ending!Kesha Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765548837851321028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-36319349566075127202008-08-15T00:47:00.000-04:002008-08-15T00:47:00.000-04:00Hey Tracy - I'm so sorry you all had/have to go th...Hey Tracy - I'm so sorry you all had/have to go through this, but I'm so glad you found out when you did!! I have a cousin who ended up in a coma a couple years ago with a similar blood sugar level, which was how we found out she had diabetes She's a freshman in high school now and she's doing awesome - she's continued to play competitive soccer, and really hasn't let anything slow her down at all. Anyhow, my prayers are with you all as you adjust, but I know she's going to do great (sounds like she already is). =) Beautiful girl, btw - she looks like you!Stacey Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092020892186641387noreply@blogger.com