What's the Point?

Camryn's Team - 2008 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes - raised $13,000+

It is kind of hard for me to embrace this blog thing. I keep asking myself: What's the Point? I feel as though if I clarify the point right up front perhaps I can carry on in a less random way.

So here is my point:

1. To document my journey from couch potato to . . . to what? Umm, let's just say, for now, NON-couch potato.

2. To share inspiration, motivation and maybe a little strength (if I've got any to spare) with other parents of kids with chronic illnesses (specifically Juvenile Diabetes and Celiac Disease).

3. To share resources for parents of kids with JD and CD.

4. To talk about gluten free food in a main stream, everyday, kid oriented way - and put together a collection of family friendly recipes that others might find helpful.

5. Most importantly to raise awareness (and hopefully some $$) for JDRF as I train for the upcoming Century Ride for a Cure in Killington, VT on 8/28/09.

What I DON'T want to do:

1. I don't want to be condescending or "preachy". I know that my way is not the only way. I have chosen exercise as my path to health and as importantly sanity in tough times. There are many other ways, I am sure. Any path to health and sanity is a good path and none more noble than others. I am for sure not saying you should hop on a bike and pedal your way into delirium - whatever works for you is the best path.


How I'll do it:

I will try to post a gluten free kid-a-liscious recipe once-a-whatever (as in week, month, whatever I can come up with).

I will post thoughts, ideas and frustrations about life with Juvenile diabetes.

I will post my musings on family fitness and updates on my training and upcoming events and fundraising.

So if you are the head chef of a Celiac household or a parent of a diabetic child, or an overweight middle aged woman trying to get into shape maybe I'll have at least a little something that can help even just a little. At least that's the point!