{"id":1384,"date":"2015-06-04T11:38:14","date_gmt":"2015-06-04T15:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surfacefine.com\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2015-06-04T11:41:26","modified_gmt":"2015-06-04T15:41:26","slug":"1384","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surfacefine.com\/?p=1384","title":{"rendered":"I See"},"content":{"rendered":"

I left an appointment last night (therapy or what I refer to as “Feelings”), walked out the door and turned right (East). \u00a0As I walked down the street, something seemed bright behind me but I was busy with my phone. \u00a0I turned the corner, and people were facing West, snapping photos with their phones. \u00a0I spun\u00a0around and was surprised to see Manhattanhenge<\/a> was still happening. \u00a0I thought it was over already and I had missed it the last few\u00a0evenings. \u00a0I snapped a quick pic too and turned North. \u00a0At every intersection, I looked left (West) and there was always someone snapping a photo. \u00a0Many people stopped\u00a0in the middle of the road (be careful New Yorkers). \u00a0I took a photo at every cross street too. \u00a0The 3rd intersection was THE Moment. \u00a0Blinding orange light. \u00a0So much more beautiful than the photo below.<\/p>\n

\"Stop<\/a>

Stop and look.<\/p><\/div>\n

I kept walking and looking left. \u00a0I realized I was smiling. \u00a0I was smiling because last weekend on my 55 mile bike ride (yes, I rode 55 miles on the bike…. AGAIN). \u00a0I had a brief conversation about diabetes and eyes. \u00a0I shocked a fellow cyclist by describing how much aggressive laser eye treatments\u00a0I’d had 15 years ago. \u00a0As I walked and soaked in the changing views of Manhattanhenge, I kept thinking how easily I get caught-up in problems and life’s stress. \u00a0There are times that I forget how very fortunate I am. How important it is to embrace and celebrate\u00a0the act of being grateful. \u00a0I kept thinking about this as I turned right (I zig zagged homeword) onto the same street as my church.<\/p>\n

I heard from the Pastor of my church this week as he has not seen me in a while and was concerned. \u00a0I had emailed him back explaining that I am\u00a0still alive, training for a 100 mile bike ride (God help me, no really, please God, keep me on the bike and upright), and that I had been away a few Sundays as well (you know when I’m not falling off the bike), and I skipped the part that\u00a0there have been times when I simply didn’t feel like going. \u00a0As I walked past the church, thinking how I should really make some time to visit with the Pastor (he’s such a good, thoughtful man, even though he’s a Buffalo Sabers fan), I saw the sign outside.<\/p>\n

\"church\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Perfect timing.<\/p>\n

This morning, I saw THIS ARTICLE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and yes, the tears started flowing. \u00a0THIS is what I tested in the Artificial Pancreas clinical trial. \u00a0In summary, this version of the AP is\u00a0headed towards commercialization. \u00a0Huge news along with the Bigfoot announcements this week.<\/p>\n

Human clinical trials of AP and Bionic Pancreas systems are happening. \u00a0Human clinical trials of encapsulation are happening. \u00a0Human clinical trials of Smart insulin are happening soon! \u00a0I completely and totally understand the frustration of wanting the CURE, but I am grateful that huge steps in technology and better treatments are on the horizon and I am still around\u00a0to “see” this happening.<\/p>\n

Now, I just need to stay on that damn bike,\u00a0 increase my stamina and get to my fundraising goal!<\/p>\n

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