Soul Brother
Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 3:51PM This month went by rather quickly. I did not get to post every single day as I had hoped I could. Unfortunately life gets in the way sometimes. There are many many people I can write about and honestly, it was difficult not being able to write about everyone I think everyone should be aware of.
There are so many in the community that have touched me and been there for me. All of them mean the world to me and I love them all like family. There is one person who I must mention because we share a bond like no other. Of course that person is Scott Johnson.
Scott, like so many, was the first person to ever comment on my blog. I could not believe anyone would read what a loser PWD like me was writing but Scott did. We quickly hit it off and before long he was staying in my house meeting my family and hanging out for a weekend. I had the pleasure of spending a long weekend at his home and met his family.
One of our close friends called us Soul Brothers and to be honest that is what it feels like. We didn't know each other for very long and yet it felt like we grew up together. It's weird and awesome all at the same time.
Besides diabetes, we have lots in common. We both married our high school sweethearts. We both have two kids, 1 boy and 1 girl. We also share a love of rap music, diet sodapop, clicky keyboards, Pulp Fiction, grilled cheese sandwiches, and video games to name a few. I am at home when Scott is around and have been from the very first second we met.
If you read Scott's blog than you know him. He is honest and himself always. Scott is every bit as nice and friendly as you think he is. The way he comes across on his blog and online is how he is. So accepting and encouraging of everyone and everything everyone is doing! There is no bigger cheerleader in the DOC in a non pom pom way of course.
Scott is someone I look up to both figuratively and literally. He always finds the silver lining and holds on to it with a hope like no other. His faith that everything is going to work out in the end has been proven time after time. It is one of the reasons I love him so much. He keeps me fighting for myself and my health. Like a coach who motivates and is always there for his team.
I talk about how much the DOC means to me and how I don't know how I could live without it which is true. Scott is my rock, my brother, my best friend, my family, and inspiration. He has saved my life countless times and has inspired me to do things I never ever thought I could.
I am a better person because of Scott Johnson.
Share your love for Scott in the comments.
And thank you all for reading my posts this month. If you were not mentioned please know that every time I talk about how important the DOC is to me, I am talking about you too. I mean that wholeheartedly. I thought about so many of you on Thanksgiving. So much so that I wished the month would be longer so I could keep writing. Who knows, maybe I will write some more "Awareness" posts soon.
Reader Comments (5)
Another amazing person I was able to meet this summer at FFL. You got it exactly right, he is as he appears on his blog. Elise still talks about the "giant who had a Dexcom too!" I love how he went out of his way to encourage the littlest ones at FFL.
I knew you'd save the best 'til last!!! I am crying, just thinking of the many acts of kindness that Scott has done for me.
The biggest was his "gentle persistence" in encouraging me to come to a meet up. Yeah, it took about 4 years, but now I wouldn't miss a one. And when Scott is out of town, there is definitely a big space in the group.
He is one of the most generous people I know, and I am proud to call him my friend.
(Now sobbing quite intensely…..)
George I really enjoyed your tributes to your DOC friends. What a beautiful thing to do for Thanksgiving month.
I love Scottie J! He's been nothing but a wonderful friend and he's been there for me for both the good and the bad. He's an outstanding & inspiring member of the DOC family & he totally rocks!
G, I've really enjoyed your month full of DOC Spotlight features - WTG!
I am seriously delinquent in reading blog posts, but I only had to read the headline of this post to know who you were writing about! You two are like non-identical twins separated at birth or something. I actually have to compliment you on your efforts to post all this stuff; you have done something here I only wish I had the courage to attempt! Thanks for sharing and hope to see you in L.A. in January (maybe!).
George,
Wow, what can I say. The moment you started scratching your back on the corner of your living room wall I knew we were bonded like no other could be. :-)
You have been an instrumental part of so many of my awakenings over the years that I don't know where I'd be if I hadn't found you, and I'm forever grateful. I'm among a privileged few who have seen your light shine, and I can't wait until it's time for the world to see.
I love you, brother! See you soon!