We thought Hope had a virus of some sort, but after 2 days Of nonstop vomiting and saturating everything she wore, we decided to take some action. It was late in the afternoon, so we went tithe nearest urgent care center. While we waited to see the dr. She soaked herself and me too. The doctor came in, and hardly noticed anything about her. He diagnosed her with a double ear infection, prescribed amoxicillin and lots of Gatorade and pedialyte, and sent us home. Within 12 hours her skin turned grey, her consciousness was further apart and he awareness was waning. I took her to the ER, where they had her diagnosed with diabetes and were trying to her blood sugar of 955 to come down. The doctor couldn't tell me f she would survive. It was the single most horrifying moment of my life. But now, going on 4 years later, she is 7, and thriving. She amazes me everyday. She is my hero...she doesn't complain about finger sticks or shots, and she smiles and laughs and constantly asks questions. I thank God for saving her life and giving us an opportunity to understand this deadly disease and share as much information as is possible!

Robin Wyatt
Boiling Springs, SC