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Insulin Saga Continues with Bright Spots

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School bells have tolled again at the Hand homeschool and for the 22,500,000 university students around the country returning to campus this fall. Like we’ve seen in our children, each student holds such amazing potential. Alongside you, we’re humbled to see the Lord touch students’ lives and reveal purpose and hope for each of them. […]

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Toby’s OmniPod

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After praying about it and consulting with Toby’s Endocrinologist for several weeks, we are stepping forward to start using one of these amazing little medical devices. “Do I have to get shots everyday for the rest of my life?” This was one of the toughest “YES” questions we’ve ever answered to one of our kids. […]

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Key Things Learned from Toby’s Diabetes

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We haven’t posted an update on Toby in quite a while. Here are a few things to note first off:   ~  Toby’s overall health is extremely good ~  He leads a normal life – including playing soccer this fall (see photo below) ~  All Type 1 Diabetics like Toby must receive insulin by injection […]

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How’s Toby Doing?

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Several of you have asked about Toby. Where would we be without your prayers, incredible compassion and sharing with us during this season of life?  THANK YOU a thousand times for your kindness! As you know, Toby was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in early June.  This was a surprise to us.  No one in […]