Hello Doctor!

            I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how I am feeling.  This past weekend, I hit a major goal of my life.  My daughter graduated from high school.  To most, that wouldn’t be anything too amazing.  But to me, it is nothing short of a miracle!  I remember all too well, how I had come to the decision of participating in the research study.  There were too many close calls with my chronic lows, and I know in the bottom of my heart that I wouldn’t have made it to this day.  She has graduated with honors, and is off to study civil engineering.  I’m hopeful that there will be many more milestones ahead of us.  The gift of hope is an amazing thing.  Simply amazing!  I’m not sure that you can comprehend on your end, but the gift that you’ve given me, and the support that I feel, are life altering!  I live most days without even thinking about my past.  Even now, on insulin, I know that I am in the best of hands. I will get past these days, or accept my new reality which is far from where I originally came.  My future is so bright, and I thank you every day!  I hope you know how truly wonderful you are!

With the highest regard,

Joey