24 Years

Today marks 24 years.

24 years of accounting for every calorie consumed.

24 years of constantly being poked and prodded.

24 years of ensuring every prescription is filled on time.

24 years of making sure I have good health insurance at all costs.

Today marks 24 years.

24 years of monitoring the internal news ticker of my body’s organs and system alerts.

24 years of bobbing and weaving with the grips of consciousness.

24 years of wondering whether I’ll be able to have healthy kids of my own.

24 years of saying I can do that, too, watch me.

Today marks 24 years.

24 years of steadfast commitment to my self and my body’s health.

24 years of fighting for a death due to old age and old age alone.

24 years without a moment’s break.

24 years of living life with type 1 diabetes.

Today marks

24 years of grit.

24 years of grace.

24 years.