All I Wanted for Christmas Was … a Medical Device?
When I go home for the holidays, my parents’ ancient computer and DSL don’t allow much time for surfing the web, I moreso put my toe in the water, realize it’s not for me, and rush back to highspeed internet back in the city. Since I returned to civilization this morning, I’m just now catching up on some reading.
Anywho, this article caught my eye, and it got me thinking, “What did my loved one mean by giving me that gift?!”
Don’t think I’m not appreciative of all the thing things I received. I love my new camera. And thanks for the Magellan. Seeing as how I can barely find my way from home to the office, this will definitely save time and gas.
But when I opened the little box all wrapped in red paper with polka dots, I truly did not expect this
It’s a blood glucose monitor, used by diabetics such as myself. I once told my mom I wanted the green one. She remembered, and not only bought me a monitor, but also my little brother (he’s a diabetic, too).
It’s not that we don’t appreciate the gift. It’s just. Well. The timing. Christmas is fun and care-freeish. Diabetes? Not so much. And it makes me wonder what my parents are trying to tell my brother and I. Do they think we’re awful diabetics? Or was it just a fun gift? Are gifts a true reflection of how others see you?
Who knows. But, I have used my monitor several times, and I even brought it to work. In fact, I’ll do random testing on Stephanie and Kristiana throughout the day, just to make sure they’re being healthy.
Well, look at it this way: if it’s the thought that counts, then thinking about the health of people you love is a considerate thought. Although a new car could also improve one’s health, in a way.
Know what else would improve my health, Charles? Some Mavs tix. Know of anyone who has some? Also, an amazing batman-style parking pass would be great, too. If only I knew of people who had such things…
Well, we got carbon monoxide detectors for Christmas after almost dying when a woman in a nearby apartment was found stuffed in her trunk with the car running for several hours!
Sometimes these gifts aren’t all that fun, but they help to keep us around for more Christmases of hopefully better gifts.
I think it just says your parents love you and want to keep your little diabetic self around as long as possible.