Caroline Dunn, Realtor Cape Coral Florida

APPROX. ONE YEAR AGO, MY VERY BEST FRIENDS, LITTLE ANGEL NICHOLAS (AGE 9) WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES TYPE 1. IT WAS DEVASTING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. MY FRIEND EVEN SENT FOR HER HUSBAND, ROBERT TO COME HOME EARLY FROM HIS DEPLOYMENT IN IRAQ. THEY SPENT WEEKS AT THE HOSPITAL UNTIL NICHOLAS WAS STABLE ENOUGH TO COME HOME. DURING THIS PERIOD, HIS DOCTOR TRAINED AND EDUCATED THEM ABOUT HIS ILLNESS AND THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES IN ORDER FOR HIM TO SURVIVE. THIER LIVES, TRASTICALLY CHANGED FOREVER. THEY COPE DAILY, LIVING THIER LIVES WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. TODAY, WE ARE MORE AWARE AND THANKFUL FOR THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE!

"There are two major types of diabetes, called type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is also called insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), or juvenile onset diabetes mellitus. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas undergoes an autoimmune attack by the body itself, and is rendered incapable of making insulin. Abnormal antibodies have been found in the majority of patients with type 1 diabetes. The patient with type 1 diabetes must rely on insulin medication for survival!"

NICHOLAS HAS TO CHECK HIS BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS WITH A LITTLE DEVICE SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. HE ALSO HAS TO INJECT HIMSELF WITH INSULIN 5 TIMES A DAY INTO HIS STOMACH OR THIGH. THIS HE WILL DO FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. IT BREAKS ALL OF OUR HEARTS, BUT WE DON'T LET HIM SEE THAT. HIS SPIRITS ARE UP AND HE IS A HAPPY AND ACTIVE YOUNG BOY LIKE ALWAYS. IF MY FRIEND AND HER HUSBAND, COULD TAKE THE ILLNESS FROM NICOLAS AND PUT IT ON THEMSELVES..... THEY WOULD. FOR THE LONGEST THEY THOUGHT THEY DID SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIS DIET, THINKING THAT THEY WERE TO BLAME. BUT, THEY LEARNED OTHERWISE.

"It is believed that the tendency to develop abnormal antibodies in type 1 diabetes is, in part, genetically inherited, though the details are not fully understood."

ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17th 2010, MY FRIEND AND HER FAMILY WILL BE WALKING WITH THE JDRF (JUVENILE DIABETES REASEARCH FOUNDATION). THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF FINDING A CURE FOR DIABETES TYPE 1.

PLEASE SUPPORT US by Follow this link: http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmid=87718628&sr=face

Thanks so much

Das bohrloch aus welchem Oel in den Gulf von Mexiko stroemt befindet sich im noerdlichem Teil an der Kueste von Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama und einem Teil vom Nord Florida's Panhandle. Hier in SW Florida's Gulfkueste sind wir von dem Oel nicht betroffen. Unsere Straende sind sauber und die Fische immer noch frohlich! Sie koennen immernoch Ihren Urlaub an der Gulfkueste in SW Florida geniessen!

Nachfolgen koenen Sie sich den Verlauf der Oel Situation seit dem 22. April 2010 verfolgen.

Die Experte sagen "Falls das Oel in den Gulfstream gelangen sollte, wuerde Fort Myers/Cape Coral verschont bleiben, da das Gulfstream ca. 300 KM von unsere Kueste entfernt ist.

Hier koennen Sie weitere Informationen lesen:

Hier koennen Sie die Live Web Cams sehen von SW Florida's Kueste:

2010 Hurricane season is here and I would like to provide some information and a list of items that you should have available at home. Although this list is not complete it is a good start to being prepared for a hurricane.

It is very important for your family to have a plan that includes all of the Hurricane hazards that may come during the storm such as: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The most important thing anyone should do is "use common sense" when facing a hurricane threat.

• Flashlights with extra Batteries
• Grill or Camp stove including Fuel and utensils
• Tarps
• Duct Tape
• Bug Spray and Mosquito Repellent
• Portable Radio or TV
• Charged Cell Phone and or Laptop
• Charged Camera (to take photos of damage after the storm)
• Extra Baby Formula, diapers, etc.
• Toiletries
• Paper Towels
• Bottled Water (1-3 gallons per person per day)
• Powdered Drink Mixes and or Soda cans
• Canned goods such as Meat, Vegetables, Fruits, Fish
• Manual Can Opener
• Extra Prescription Medication
• First Aid Kit with Scissors
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Tylenol/Aspirin/Antacid Tablets/Advil
• Vehicles Filled With Gasoline maybe even a 5 gallon back up
• If you have pets, you will want to make plans for them as well
• Evacuation Plan and phone numbers of family/friends
• Important Documents in a water proof container like Passports, Birth Certificates, Homeowners Insurance, Vehicle Titles, Credit Card information etc.
• CASH on hand

If you need more information please visit the NOAA web site Frequent Questions. They also provide this information in different languages.

Click Here for the Red Cross Hurricane Check List

Remember to be safe and use common sense

The European Business Council (EBC) along with Lehigh Chambers of Commerce is hosting the 1st Holiday Market at 24 Homestead Rd

Thur 10th , Fri 11th and Saturady 12th 2009!

Expect to see Santa Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can have thier pictures taken an recieve candy canes!

The market, sporting gifts ranging from whistles to cuckoo clocks from Germany, Jewlery and German Foods like Schnitzel Sandwiches, Homemade Bratwurst, Sauerkraut and German Potatoe salad!

Everynight the Waltzing Waters will entertain you with thier Christmas Water Show and Live Music will be provided by "Valerie Morales" - Latin Music and "Tami Gill with T.C. & Tom"!

So don't miss the fun in Lehigh this weekend!

Stop on by! We hope to see you there!