Even though it’s a big part of my business, I will admit to having a love/hate relationship with social media. It can be impersonal, superficial, and downright ugly at times. And, honestly, sometimes it’s just too much input from people who don’t really know you. But, it can also be an amazing community… A tribe of people connected through a common love or common struggle. Connecting for support and friendship. Joining together for a cause.
This is an opportunity to make those likes and comments mean something more than a drop in the social media bucket. This is a chance to have those likes and comments become physical dollars to support charities and non-profit organizations that support individuals who are sick, suffering, struggling, and/or in need.
I have partnered with Balsam Hill and their Season of Giving campaign to raise money for a non-profit of my choosing – and I picked the Minnesota chapter of the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund).
As I have shared before, my youngest son, Calvin, is a type 1 diabetic, so choosing the JDRF as the non-profit to support in this campaign was a no-brainer for me. (You can read more details about Calvin’s life with diabetes HERE.)
(At his diagnosis, the JDRF gave us a backpack with information, encouragement, and a white teddy bear for Calvin. The other bear was on loan from his older brother.)
I truly believe that a cure can be found in Calvin’s lifetime and the JDRF is committed to finding a cure as well as supporting families affected by diabetes and finding better treatment options until that cure is discovered.
(The boys at the JDRF One Walk a couple of years ago.)
So, what is your part in this?
We’re not asking for money. Balsam Hill is going to do that part. We’re asking for you to comment, like, and share. Just do your social media thing and maybe even step it up a notch, since this time it can make a difference.
For every comment on THIS blog post, Balsam Hill will donate $2.00 to the Minnesota chapter of JDRF.
And then, you can do even more. Head over to the Balsam Hill Facebook Page…they will donate $0.50 for every reaction/like, $1.00 for every comment, and $1.00 for every share. (Just comment with the charity name you wish to support with your comment. Shares and engagements will count towards the featured charity on that specific post. The JDRF will be featured December 17-19, 2017, and I will post reminders.)
I’ll share more opportunities to support the Minnesota JDRF on their Facebook page as well as on mine and the Balsam Hill blog.
If you’ve never left a comment on this blog, today is a good day to leave your first one. Just a few seconds, a few clicks of the keys, and your comment will equal $2.00 for the JDRF. Just tell me Merry Christmas. Tell me about someone you love who has T1D. Tell me how social media is a love/hate thing for you, too.
Just leave a comment…
…and let’s support the JDRF as they give backpacks of information to frightened parents and teddy bears to kids who just found out needle sticks will be a part of every single day of the rest of their life. Let’s support them as they advocate for families who cannot afford the insulin and equipment to keep their children alive, which can be hundreds of dollars each month, even with insurance.
And let’s support them as they search tirelessly to cure type one.
PS – This is not a sponsored post and I am not being compensated in any way for participating in this campaign. I am doing it to support my son, the JDRF, and Balsam Hill’s generosity.
What an awesome thing. I am happy to “comment” . I have a niece who has jd and I know the hard times can be taxing. My husband and I also participate in our local JD walk. Hoping for a cure for all of those with diabetes.
I am happy to comment. Such a wonderful cause. I have type 2 diabetes. I was diagnosed in August of 2016. I hope everyday that a cure for both type 1 & 2 will be found in my lifetime.
Blessing to you and your family.
Merry Christmas! Here’s to finding a cure for diabetes
What a worthy cause to support!
Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family!
Praying for a cure for diabetes!
Love your blog!
Merry Christmas! Way to go Balsam Hill and Miss Mustard Seed!
Merry Christmas! My mother had diabetes and I feel for anyone who has to go through what she did. Especially children!
“Merry Christmas” to you and your family and all God’s best for the coming year.
Thank you for all the posts you share on Miss Mustard Seed.
Wow how generous of them!!! I love supporting companies that give back!!
What an awesome way to give at this time of year!!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Your blog is my favorite and has been such an inspiration !
Merry Christmas! A cure will happen!
Good luck! Hoping for a cure in this lifetime.
Merry Christmas!
yes, yes and much yes!!!
What a great cause! Very generous of them. Hoping for a cure! Happy holidays
I’m happy to post a comment to support this cause! Thanks for all the great content, Marian!
A good friend of my son’s has jd. You guys are doing a great thing! Thanks!
How wonderful and generous! And an amazing foundation too.
Thank you JFRF and Miss Mustard Seed! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for helping harness the power of social media for good. Having lost family members to diabetes, others who are actively dealing with it, including my mother, and a niece who was diagnosed with T1 at age 13, I so appreciate the need for a cure. God bless you and your family. Merry Christmas too!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this Season of Giving.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
What a great cause! Hoping for a cure
Praying for a cure!
Awesome job, Balsam Hill! Not only do you make great Christmas trees (I purchased one for the first time this year and love it!) but I love your spirit of giving!
Praying for a cure ?? The season for giving ? thank you for supporting this cause ?? Merry Christmas to you and your family ?
The best season will be the one where T1D ceases to be.
I am happy to comment for such a worthy cause
Such a great cause!
Love that you’re supporting a cause so near and dear to your heart! Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas! And that note from your son wishing for a white Christmas and a cure for diabetes…oh my heart.❤️
Such a great idea!
Merry Christmas!
I have a couple family members with type 1 diabetes. We have supported jdrf in various was over the years. Here’s hoping we have a cure one day soon!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! What a generous thing Balsam Hill is doing. 🙂
I was so excited when you moved to my neck of the woods – I’m right down the road in Winona.
It is my pleasure to comment, like, and share for a GREAT cause. Praying for a cure. Merry Christmas!!
What a wonderful way to use social media for good!
Merry Christmas!
What an awesome thing for Balsam Hill to do! And they have great trees. ?. I have two at my house.
Merry Christmas! Thank you Balsam Hill for your willingness to donate to the JDRF and supporting the fight for a cure of juvenile diabetes!
Happy to comment for an important cause. I enjoy your creativity and blog. Wishing your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year that is closer to a cure.
Thank you for raising awareness and funds.
My son John, 14, was diagnosed at 18 months (2/05).
So awesome! Glad to comment for your cause!
I’ve followed your blog for years and was pleasantly surprised when you said you’d be moving to Rochester, as I’m a Twin Cities gal. I just saw your IG story on the brittle greenery-yup, it gets desperately dry here in winter and horridly humid all summer!
I’m very much a suburbia gal on the exterior but deep within I’m a lover of all things domestic, with a vintage farmhouse flair (not just because it’s trendy right now, either!). I very much admire your creative, get-things-done spirit! Merriest Christmas wishes to you and your fam!
I am so happy to comment and help this great cause! Many of my family members are Type 2 diabetics and a few years ago my cousin’s young son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Diabetes in general is such a life changing disease that takes a great toll on a person’s body, but to watch a child experience has reiterated the desperate need for a cure! Thank you for all you are doing with this post, and of course, I love following along with all of your work here on your blog and on Instagram.
So wonderful to see giving at this special time of year.
Merry Christmas. Our dadaughter was diagnosed at 17. Thank you to Balsam Hill
We bought a beautiful tree from Balsam Hill this Christmas season and it’s beautiful.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
What a great thing for Balsam Hill to do this holiday season. Here’s to finding a cure!
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas! ?
Diabetes has also affected some of my loved ones and I know how important it is to be able to continue with research.
Thank you Balsam Hill for donating to such a wonderful cause.
As a type 1 diabetic, I too pray for a cure. May the Lord give knowledge to the people He has working on it & give peace & patience to those living with it & their families.
Also, welcome to MN! Our family moved from Northern Virginia last year to MN. I always enjoyed your items when I’d visit the store in Lucketts, so glad I get to keep on here too through CJC.
Marian – you are such a ray of sunshine for all of your followers and have the BIGGEST heart. Yes – let’s find a cure for diabetes!
Merry Christmas!
What a great cause! Happy to hear when companies give back. Prayers for a cure for diabetes ??
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Here it is my first comment! I was never sure how to leave a comment, but because of the importance of this post, I thought I better take a minute to figure it out! Wishing you and your beautiful family a blessed Christmas and I’m continuing to pray for a cure for diabetes. Thank you Balsam Hill for your support.
You are awesome Marion! Merry Christmas!
Such a great cause! Good luck, Marian! ❤️
Balsam Hill and Marian, This is fantastic! There are so many kids challenged with this disease and it’s great that you are using your position and company to help JD! Thank you!
Merry Christmas!
Happy to comment and help with this cause! This one hits so close to home for us! Our daughter was diagnosed with T1 at the age of 13 and 3 years later passed away due to complications. It’s been almost 7 years! I pray they find a cure! Thanks for this opportunity to help such a wonderful foundation!
With tears in my eyes at how beautiful this is, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for supporting this effort! My husband’s family was changed forever because of this disease they didn’t know his sister had at age 12. Here’s to finding a cure!
I’m happy to help. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.
We need a cure, thanks Balsam Hill for doing your part. Wishing the Parsons a Merry Christmas.
Praying for a cure and wishing your family a very Merry Christmas ❤️
Love Balsam Hill, what a great way to give back.
Thank you Balsam Hill and Marian. Merry Christmas!!
What a great cause!
Pleased to give a little back to recognize how much i take from reading this blog.
Great idea for a great cause. Merry Christmas!
Down with diabetes!
Here’s to a cure! Thank you Balsam Hill and MMS!
Diabetes has greatly affected our family too. A cure sure would be a blessing!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas!
My 36 year old son has Type 1 and was diagnosed when he was 25. I hold on to hope that a cure will be found, but I despair that the drug lobby will allow a true cure to be implemented – there’s too much money at stake in insulin and diabetic supplies. However, thanks to efforts like this one, hope for a cure stays alive! Thank you, MMS, and thanks to Balsam Hill!
I was reading an article yesterday about the move to human trials for a vaccine for type 1. Only works before your cells are killed off but sounded promising.
Merry Christmas! And thanks to Balsam Hill for supporting a great cause.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
My husband has had Type 2 for 17 years. Knowing how he has struggled to take care of his diabetes without shots, I can imagine some of the difficulties children endure. What a blessing that Balsam Hill is giving so generously to such a good cause!
What a wonderful cause! Wishing you and your family a marvelous Christmas season.
From another affected by T1D, thank you for doing this for JDRF! Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas from Australia!!
Merry Christmas ?
Many thanks to you and JDRF for taking time to raise funds for continuing support our children and continued research for a cure. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
You got it. Happy to support such a good cause.
This is for you Calvin, from Canada with love.
What a great (and easy) way to raise money and awareness. My best friend is a type 1 diabetic and i was with her the day she was diagnosed. It has been life altering to say the least. Thanks for this.
Way to go Balsam Hill! Happy to comment!
Hoping for a cure!
What a great thing for the company to do ..happy to help…hoping for a cure soon.
Can it get any easier to raise funds for this great organization? I’ll be sharing this post!
Merry Christmas!
Two of my friends have children with type one diabetes, so I think this is a wonderful charity.
Thank you Balsam Hill!
Praying for a cure! ❤️
Merry Christmas! Let’s find a cure.
Very generous to donate to a very worthy cause.
Prayers for a cure
Merry Christmas!
Our daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 6 years old. It has not always been easy, but she is now 31 years old, married and has a beautiful 2 year old girl. When she was first diagnosed I heard that being first diagnosed with diabetes is like having a hippopotamus move into your living room. Everything revolves around it and it’s all you see and think about. But as time passes it just becomes part of your life. Then someone comes over and exclaims, ” you have a hippopotamus in your living room!” You realize, yes I do, but I don’t notice it’s there anymore.
A wonderful way to support the Minnesota JDRF
So happy to hear that Balsam Hill is giving back in this way!
Praying for a cure ?
Praying that they find the cure for diabetes ?
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! So many people have diabetes. I hope a cure is found and give Calvin a big hug.
Nice work, Balsam Hill!
Merry Christmas to all! What a wonderful opportunity to “do good”. Good luck with your goal of 1000+ comments!
Merry Christmas. Praying God’s blessings on your family!
I am commenting because my mother had 3 brothers die of type 1 diabetes before the age of 14 and the discovery of insulin.
What a great thing for Balsam Hill to do!
My husband Tyler is a Type 1 diabetic. He was diagnosed at age seven and has now had diabetes for 39 years. We need to find a cure! Diabetes effects so many different parts of the body…heart, brain, eyes, circulation, kidneys, liver…just to name a few. It weakens blood vessels making diabetics more susceptible to brain hemmorrhages. We just went through that in October. Thankfully he is doing well. He also has a stent in his heart. Diabetes takes such a dramatic toll on the body. My husband takes great care of himself and is in great control…but things still happen. My heart goes out to all diabetics and the families that love them. Thank you for doing this Miss Mustard Seed and Balsam Hill.
What an amazing thing this is. Finding a cure and providing support and information in a families time of need makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing your story and for supporting an amazing cause
My nephew also has type 1 diabetes, and has been blessed by this foundation!
How very generous! I will be sure to check out their site .
Merry Christmas ?
As a mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes, thank you for choosing JDRF. It’s a very misunderstood disease. Delicate, demanding. 24/7/365.
Merry Christmas!
Prayers for your sweet boy. What a great thing they’re doing.
What a wonderful campaign. Praying that a cure is found for JD!
Happy to help. So grateful for good health.
Merry Christmas!
Anything to help a most worthwhile cause! MERRY CHRISTMAS❣️??
Praying for a cure!
Praying for a cure.
Wow, this is a great response, and for a great cause. I hope JDRF funds the cure!!
Happy Holidays! Prayers for finding a cure!
It’s just not a good day without my miss mustard seed hit. Thank you for keeping it interesting & so real
It’s great to be using social media for good. There are so many bad aspects to it. Thanks for bringing our attention to this worthy cause!
Merry CHRISTmas!
From Northern MN
Happy to help out. Love your paintings as well as your personality!
Merry Christmas!
Kim
Praying for a cure!
Merry Christmas!
More than happy to comment! Thanks for bringing awareness to this charity. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
My son was diagnosed at 15 months and is now 26. He will be 27 on January 12 and is living a full and happy life due to the research from the JDRF. Things have changed so much from 1992 to today. We pray daily for a cure and that Christopher and those with T1 would be able to live a long D-Free life.
Merry Christmas!
God Bless! Thanks Balsam Hill for caring!
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas!
Happy to help out. Glad you are enjoying your new life in MN.
What a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in such a simple way.
Thank you, Miss Mustard Seed. My beloved brother-in-law has type 1 diabetes. It is a disease that affects the entire family. We need a cure.
Thank you Balsam Hill
Thank you Balsm Hill.
Merry Christmas, happy to leave ( I think) my first comment in all the years I’ve read you.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and may a cure be found.
Way to go Balsam Hill for supporting such a great cause!
For this cause, I would be happy to make a hundred comments! As an RN, I have cared for so many patients with complications of diabetes, and I would hope and pray for a cure in the near future.
Merry Christmas! What a great way to support JDRF.
I am so glad you talked about this on your Insta-stories; I hadn’t gotten to my blogs for a few days a may not have seen this. What a nice way to use social media for good! Best Wishes
Thank you Balsam Hill! How generous of you! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Marian and Balsam Hill!
Way to go, Balsam Hill! Thank you for your generosity!
What a wonderful idea JDRF has with those backpacks! Love it! Let’s find a cure! Thank you for your generosity!
A corporate giving program that I can totally get behind! My husband is type 1 as well and his son has been since he was 5. Diabetes does not have to make your life worse, but if you have it, you must learn to adjust just a bit to live a full, healthy life. Good luck to your son! And, extra blessings to you, Mama!!
Merry Christmas and thank you Balsam Hill!
Thank you! God Bless You and Merry Christmad!
Before becoming a full-time mum, I used to work in T1D research. There’s some amazing scientists and doctors out there doing some amazing work. And with every day and every dollar, a cure gets closer.
Thank you Balsam Hill. Merry Christmas.
Thank you Balsam Hill and Marian. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Balsam Hill and Marian. Merry Christmas!
Prayers for a cure! Merry Christmas!
Yay! Good for you for partnering with this cause
What a great opportunity to bring attention to Type 1 Diabetes and raise money for a cure. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see a cure soon! Thank you for giving us a way to help raise money for a cure and to provide for those who need assistance. Merry Christmas!
Marian-
Thank you for all you do. Merry Christmas.
Joanne
What a wonderful POSITIVE way to use social media which like you mentioned can be used so negatively! Balsam Hill IS making a difference too–how very generous!
What a great post for this season of giving. I’m happy to comment. Happy Holidays.
Wow!! So cool that Balsam Hill would do that! What a great idea.
I appreciate you and what you do so much. I check your blog every morning. And love your name! The Biblical meaning is so significant and your story is so fitting. God is good!!! I hope you and your family have the merriest of christmases!!
Thank you, Balsam Hill!
My husband and I put on a golf outing every year with his company Advance Auto Parts. Together we have raised over a million dollars in the past 15 years for this worthy cause. Although we do not have children with diabetes we have friends who do and know how life changing and challenging this disease is. Fighting for a cure!
Now that’s a Merry Christmas.
Diabetes runs in my family, every relative on my mother’s side, including her, has suffered and died from the disease. A cure would be awesome. Great cause!!!
Thank you, Balsam Hill!
Merry Christmas! Thank you Balsam Hill.
Great cause, love to you and your family!
This is my first comment and I’m so happy it’s for such a good cause. Juvenile diabetes. Thank you Balsam Hill.
Merry Christmas! Thank you Balsam Hill.
Merry Christmas!
Happy that Balsam Hill is donating. Thanks for sharing.
My friend’s son has type 1 diabetes. Glad Balsam Hill is supporting a helpful organization.
Merry Christmas and prayers for Calvin and those living with Type 1 diabetes. Thank you to Balsam Hill for supporting this charity and helping save lives. Lets pray that research finds a cure soon!
Please keep us updated periodically on what’s being done in this field.
Thank you Balsam Hill and Miss Mustard Seed. My cousin has T1 and we are praying for a cure!
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and what a wonderful way to give!
Hoping for a cure and happy that a small gesture helps a great cause!
?Giving is good!?
Thank you, Marian and Balsam Hill
My beautiful daughter also has type 1. A cure is my only wish! JDRF is a great organization, we’ve been so lucky to be involved with them
Merry Christmas 🙂 I hope they find a cure.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! What a great cause!
I’m an avid reader and user of your milk paint but I’ve never commented on a blog post… what a good reason for me to! Merry Christmas to y’all!
Impressive. I’ve never shopped with Balsam Hill, but i will now!
So generous! Merry Christmas!
What an awesome campaign by Balsam Hill. We will find a cure for JD.
Merry Christmas!! Praying for a cure❤️
Merry Christmas!
Fabulous cause! Let’s find the cure!
God Bless you Marianne and your family. Our oldest son was diagnosed 15 years ago with type 1 diabetes. A day that we will never forget. It was scary for sure, but our son has done well keeping his A1C below the targeted level. If I may offer research autoimmunity and holistic/natural/integrative medicine. Type 1 diabetes has for some time been classified as an autoimmune disease. Once you start researching your beliefs in treatment for your son and health in general will change forever. And for the good. I live with multiple autoimmune diseases and my life has been changed for the better by believing God has provided all the green food we need!
Hoping and praying for a cure. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. Marian is a fabulous blogger and I hope she can generate lots of comments.
Thank you Marian and Balsam Hill!
Merry Christmas to you Marian and your family. I hope you are enjoying your new beautiful home.
Many blessings for a cure for your adorable little boy! This is an awesome campaign by Balsam Hill, happy to support it.
Merry Christmas to you and your entire family, Marian!
Merry Christmas!
May all feel they are supported and loved! May the cure be just around the corner!
I support your cause and thank you for your great heart. Merry Christmas!
Christmas Blessings!
Merry Christmas!
Blessings to all this holiday season.
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas ?
Great cause! Thanks Balsam Hill!
This is such a great use of social media! Thank you Marion for sharing your story. JDRF is a great charity. My husbands best friend growing up had juvenile diabetes. He is such an inspiration. We need a cure! Your son is such a brave little boy. Thank you. Thank you Balsam Hill!
Time to find a cure.
Love this!! 🙂 Hope this campaign is a success and your son gets everything on his wish list!
Thanks for all you share. I truly enjoy following along!
I am happy to leave a comment, such a worthy charity. Well done Marion and Balsam Hill!!
Merry Christmas!
Happy to comment on such a great cause!
Bless you and your family
Praying a cure will soon be found!
Beautiful boys! I will be praying they find a cure soon.
Merry Christmas!
Great cause! Merry Christmas! ?
So enjoying your painting & getting inspired! Welcome to forced air heat ? water, water, water! Get yourself an Aprilair humidifier that attaches to your furnace, you won’t regret it!
thank you for your never-ending creative juices and sharing your sweet family. you are a treasure to all.
My son too is a T1. Diagnosed in 2010. Hopes and prayers for a CURE. Thank YOU.
I hope you reach your goal and beyond. Merry Christmas ?
Merry Christmas! Thank you for fighting for all those little tinys whoncant fight for themselves! ❤?
Merry Christmas!
What a great way to raise funds for such a worthwhile cause! Blessings to you and your family this Christmas and throughout the coming year.
Wishing you the best this holiday season!
Hopefully the cure will be soon! Hope is what Christmas is all about! God Bless and what a wonderful idea!
Thanks, Balsam Hill!! Nice to know companies give back in such meaningful ways.
Merry Christmas!
What a worthwhile cause we can all get behind. Here’s to Health and Happiness (and a cure) in the New Year!
So glad to comment in support of finding a cure and improving treatment for type 1 diabetes.
Thank you Marian!
God bless you and yours.
Praying for a cure…..love your home…….Merry Christmas!
It’s the season for giving!!!
May God richly bless you and your sweet family this Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
This is wonderful! So hope there is a family Christmas song this year. ? …but if there isn’t I will watch the others again. Merry Christmas.
This is what the holidays are all about.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Parson Family……
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
prayers for a cure – God bless you all!
I follow you everyday and love everything you do. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Take care and God Bless…
Merry Christmas!
Many warm wishes
Merry Christmas, Marian! Praying with you for a cure.
So glad you moved to Minnesota. Hope you learn to love it.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Have long loved your blog Marian and am happy that my first comment can help do some good. Carol in Sydney Australia
My father had diabetes and I have 2 cousins that have it.i feel they have made great strides to advanced care for diabetes.thank you for supporting to find a cure!i have always enjoyed reading your blog.May God bless you and your family this Christmas!
Great cause and a great company! 2nd year of enjoying my tree from them
What a wonderful cause! Praying for a cure. Love your blog.
Merry Christmas!!! ?
Happy Holidays and Thank You.
What a great cause! Thank you for always being so inspiring and everything you do! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
To 1000 and beyond!
Merry Christmas! I hope you have a blessed day!
So much respect for these kids that live with Type 1 diabetes.
JDRF is a great cause!
Merry Christmas! We have type 1 & type 2 diabetes in our family. I myself have type 2. It’s a very scary diagnosis. We are praying for a diagnosis too!
Our darling goddaughter has Type 1 Diabetes. We pray for a cure every day.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks Balsam Hill!
Merry Christmas!
Great cause! I have a friend whose son also has juvenile diabetes. Let’s hope that a cure is found soon!
Commenting for my cousin! Diagnosed as a girl now a mother of 3 amazing kids.
Merry Christmas! Hoping a cure is found.
Great Cause! God Bless!
We too pray for a cure! My son was diagnosed with T1D 2 Years ago! Thanks for your support of a great cause and Merry Christmas!
Amen, Amen, Amen
Merry Christmas and let’s all pray we can find a way to make sure everyone in this very wealthy country has access to good health care. This is a scary time for those with chronic illnesses.
A very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Love this and balsam hill!
One of my best friend’s is t1d. She was diagnosed at age 11. What a great cause!
What a wonderful way to help raise funds for worthy cause.
Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing your gifts and talents,
How beautiful this is – this is the spirit of the holiday that is so special…
Merry Christmas! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!
Merry Christmas!! What a great way to promote such an important cause!
Prayers for a cure and the merriest of Christmases to your family!
Our daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes the summer she turned 14. We participated in the JDRF walk for a cure for several years. She is now 23 and trying to get her A1c to the best number so she can start trying to have a baby! We are also praying for a cure! I pray that your son is doing well!
May the Lord bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you!
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas Marian!
I’m glad for the opportunity to support this cause. Your little guys are gorgeous.
Merry Christmas!
I share your love/hate relationship with social media; however, it is so wonderful when cyberspace is used for the greater good. Wishing you and yours a healthy and happy holiday!
My parents both have Type 2 Diabetes so clearly this is close to my heart too. So happy that Balsam Hill is being so generous! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Let’s find a cure for this disease and many others. Together we can make the world a better place and ‘tis the season to make miracles happen. ???
Love following you. You are such a positive person. Merry Christmas!
Happy to help a great cause!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!? praying for a cure. ??
I’m so happy you shared and I hope you raise a lot.
Great cause!! I love watching you paint and talk about oil painting on Instagram I just started following and I am loving it!!
Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!
Hope you raise a little t for this great cause. Cheers!
Great cause ! Thank you Miss Mustard Seed and Balsam Hill . I see the effects of this disease everyday as a nurse . It is an epidemic in America . Hoping & praying for a cure for your sweet son and future generations .
Merry Christmas
My friends daughter was just diagnosed with type 1 this week.
Merry Christmas!
I, too, pray for a cure in our lifetime. Many blessings….
Wow! So generous of Balsam Hill! Love companies that do these kinds of things
I ❤️ This! Giving is contagious! I hope everyone gets infected.
Merry Christmas ! Best of luck on this great cause !
Happy to leave a comment for a great cause! Merry Christmas ??
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas. Thank you and bh for supporting such a cause.
So glad to comment and support such a worthy cause!
Merry Christmas. This year instead of a gift exchange with the adults in my family we are each giving money to a charity/organization. I have chosen JDRF. I have several friends who have children who have type 1 diabetes. Thank you Balsam Hill for donating.
Merry Christmas and BH you are amazing!
Keep up the good work and keep spreading joy!
Just WOW. And Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!?
Good luck and hope you get lots of comments. Merry Christmas!
What a generous offer for a great cause from Balsam Hill! Merry Christmas to all! x
I am enjoying your 100 meadows project so much and love the insta stories you do! Thanks for being inspirational and real. Merry Christmas!
God bless! And Merry Christmas Marion to you and your sweet family! Thanks for all the joy and inspiration you’ve given to me and countess others!
As a retired Medical Lab professional, I support giving to find a cure for juvenile diabetes!!! Thanks Miss Mustard Seed!!!
Merry Christmas! Praying for a cure.
Merry Christmas!
Wonderful idea! Well done Balsam Hill for giving back & great choice of a charity Marion! Merry Christmas!
So easy and so worthwhile. Calvin is our grandson and we have watched him handle this so well. He’s a trooper and I too think there will be a cure in his life time. Love you Calvin.
Merriest of Christmases to you and your family. Here’s hoping for a cure for diabetes soon .??
Thank you MISSMUSTARDSEED and Balsam Hill your truly amazing!!!
Merry Christmas Miss Mustard Seed!
Great cause! Merry Christmas ?
I don’t have any kids in my life with T1D, but praying there is a cure soon!
A very worthwhile cause!
Merry Christmas
Let there be a cure for Jenn and all those with T1D.
Grateful! Merry Christmas!
I love when companies are generous. Good on you Balsam Hill!
What a great cause! Here’s to finding a cure soon and supporting families and patients while awaiting it. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas
I have enjoyed your blog for years! This is a great reason to finally stop and say hi! We used to live in Lititz,PA, but have been in CA for 20+. My husband was in youth ministry in PA… so many of your stories and adventures sound familiar. I appreciate your openness, honesty and courage as you live life and share it with the rest of us. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Thank you BH.
Thank you Balsam Hill!
May a cure be found soon. Thank you for creating this and for Balsam Hill for their generosity, too.( I have Type 2 and it’s not caused by any weight issues (as I’m slender) and have eaten well and exercised lots too; people often assume it’s a lifestyle choice thing for those with Type 2 but certainly not always.) Diabetes is not fun, that’s for sure. Sorry your son is having to deal with it. Prayers, too, for him and for y’all as a family.
Thank you BH! Marry Christmas, that’s amazing!
I love our blog & instagram stories. You have inspired me in so many ways & am thrilled with this opportunity from Balsam Hill. We lost my Father in Law this year. He had type 1 Diabetes too, diagnosed at age 21. He was an amazing & very disciplined man. Love to you & your family!
As the mum of two type 1 diabetics, I’m very happy to participate in this fundraiser. Merry Christmas to you and your family Marian, cheers and here’s to the cure!
Very nice! Hope to see double this number by tomorrow!
My daughter has Type 1. I’m happy to support this fundraiser. Merry Christmas!
Love your blog, your stories and your tutorials. Thank you.
I love that I can help the cause this way! I was diagnosed as a T1D Oct. 1. I hope a cure will be found!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Thank you to Balsam Hill for their generosity and outreach.
Such a great cause – hope this raises awareness for juvenile diabetes?
Merry Christmas!
We need a cure!!
My friend and her son both have diabetes – a cure would be wonderful.
Our son and grandson are type 1 too. Been praying for a cure for many years. Support the JDF please.
Diabetes is a nasty disease! This is a great way to raise money. I will be praying that you reach your thousand comments.
Merry Christmas!
A great cause and a generous company.
Thank you Balsam Hill. My grandson was diagnosed over 10 years ago with type 1 diabetes. He and every person with type 1 deserve a cure.
God Bless you and your family!!!! We miss you here in PA!!!!!
Hope a cure is found soon!
Friends of ours recently lost their son to Juvenile Diabetes. Education is so important.
God Bless You, Marian!
Leaving a comment: Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas ! Many prayers for good health and healing.
God Bless!
Merry Christmas, praying for cure.
Thanks Balsam Hill
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Wow – what a great partnership – thank you BH for sponsoring this!! My 16 yr old daughter has t1d – she was dx at age 4 and has been living well with t1d for almost 12 years. JDRF is an awesome organization – we just attended a JDRF Wa/Or event this evening! Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Balsam Hill.
Merry Christmas !
Thank you Balsam Hill for helping JDRF go for the cure!
Merry Christmas to everyone and thanks Balsam Hill ?
Merry Christmas, to you and the ones you love.
I pray that there is a cure. Thank you, BH.
Great use of social media! I’ve enjoyed using Miss Mustard Seed on several projects too.
Thanks to Balsam Hill for helping JDRF.
Happy holidays to all!
Praying fo a cure! Merry Christmas!
Here’s praying young Calvin and all who live with diabetes know a cure soon. Thank you, Balsam Hill, for your generosity – makes me even happier having one of your beautiful trees in our home knowing you’re sharing your success in such a worthwhile way!
Christmas Blessings to all!
Happy holidays to all! Thanks for this positive and giving cause!
Thank you! My best friends grand daughter has T1D. She is graduating from HSchool this spring and will be going on to nursing school in the fall. She is an amazing young women. We too are hopeful that a cure will be found in her lifetime.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I’m so glad you are loving Rochester have Mayo so close.
Merry Christmas!
Well done, well chosen! Merry Christmas, here’s hoping your wishes come true!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I hope you reach your goal!! Merry Christmas!!!!
Love that Balsam Hill is doing this! Impressive!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas! ?
Merry Christmas, MMS and the people at Balsam Hil!
It is wonderful to see a company like Balsam Hill being so kind and generous! As a pediatric nurse who has had to teach many children and their families how to administer injections and manage this disease, I am happy to be able to assist in this fund raiser and I too pray for a cure. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
This is wonderful, thank you Balsam Hill and MMS!
Continue to hope for a cure! Merry Christmas!
Missing you in PA but love seeing your new home! My husband is. Type 1 and praying for a cure!
How wonderful ! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to help support such a great cause. Much love and best wishes for a fabulous holiday season to you and your family! ??❄️
Love your blog! Praying for a cure for T1D! Have a merry Christmas!
Praying for a cure. Meery Christmas! And thank you, Balsam Hill, for your generosity.
Merry Christmas !
What a great way to give and support juvenile diabetes research! Merry Christmas!
Great cause. Here’s to Christmas wishes coming true!
Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us – you are inspiring on so many levels! Merry Christmas to you and your sweet Calvin and the rest of your family.
What a great cause! Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas!
I hope you and your family share a beautiful Christmas.
Praying this will be a blessing to many…
That is so generous! Love that!
My six year old granddaughter is Type 1 too. She is my hero…brave in all the pokes and strong in the adversity she faces. She is a beautiful girl inside and out. Type 1 doesn’t define her at all…she is so much more. Merry Christmas to all, grateful heart for Marian and Balsalm Hill in bringing awarenesss. Side note: Just put up my very first Balsalm Hill tree just last evening. It is the most beautiful artificial tree I’ve ever seen…so real! Thanks for sharing the beauty of their trees a few posts back!
Wow! Merry Christmas!
My mother had Type 1 Diabetes. I have watched her go through so many struggles the come along having it. Science has come a long way with the insulin pumps and so many other great inventions, but I still pray for a cure one day. God bless your son and I hope you all have a Merry Christmas! ??
Well, I’m going to post a big ol virtual ((hug)) to everyone involved in this endeavor! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christimas!
Merry christmas! I hope they find a cure.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! God bless your beautiful family!
Thank you Marian and Balsam Hill! Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas!
Great use of social media. Thank you for your blog.
Thank you Marian! Merry Christmas!
Great cause! Merry Christmas!
This makes me ❤ Balsam Hill even more.
Praying that the research brings a cure for your son and all the others dealing with T1JD.
Merry Christmas.
Glad to comment and help support JDRF. Merry Christmas
My son has type 1 too ! Praying along with you for a cure!!
Merry Christmas To You and Yours! What a wonderful cause.
Merry Christmas!!
Blessings to all!
Praying for a cure!
Merry Christmas!
Great way to support an incredible cause! Praying for a cure.
Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for doing this!!!! Type1 to Type None! Sharing on Facebook as well.
Praying for a cure!
Judi
Merry Christmas
Great post! Thanks Balsam Hill!
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Praying for a cure for all of those affected. Bless you for using your platform to make a difference!
Merry Christmas!
I enjoy your blog!! Merry Christmas to you and your family ?
Have a Merry Christmas. Love your new home!
Fantastic idea. Merry Christmas!
Praying for a cure! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to your family Marian!! I pray for a Happy & Healthy 2018 for all of us! Love your blog!
Great fundraiser!
I enjoy reading your blog!
Thanks for sharing! May God bless this cause and the gift,
This is the spirit of Christmas!
I pray they can find a cure for JD Thanks to Balsam Hill MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
Merry Christmas to you and your family Marian! Thank you so much for the wonderful decorating tips that you provide for us throughout the year. I have enjoyed reading about your journey to Minnesota this past year and look forward to seeing what else you do to your new house! Hope you’re able to raise a lot of money for Juvenile Diabetes.
Such a great idea!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas. I pray they find a cure!
Excellent !! Merry Christmas,, and a cure for next year !!!
T1 for thirty years so thank you for using your power for good and thank you to Balsam
Hill for being so generous! ❤
We had snow last night in San Antonio, TX. Miracles are possible!
Great things happen when we band together! Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Hooray for the season of giving! 🙂
Today is a good day!
My best friends husband has type 1 and is 45. Let’s find a cure!!!
Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year!
Merry Christmas and here’s to a great cause!
Merry Christmas ?in your new home !
Merry Christmas!
Christmas Blessings to you and yours!
Thank you for doing this!!!
Merry Christmas! Thank you for giving toward diabetes cure, support of diabetics and their families and also for research. You’ve touched many lives, Marian, Balsam Hills and JDRF! Great team!!!
Merry Christmas !!
Great cause!!! Wonderful way to get the word out and support Juvenile Diabetes!!!
Merry Christmas!
Yep, bawling over here. How amazing of them and you. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your donation!
My grandfather was a diabetic. Treatments have definitely improved since the 70’s & 80’s. A cure would be awesome for all. Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas and may 2018 be the year for the cure to JDRF.
Merry Christmas. Great idea!
Merry Christmas everyone in blogworld!
May God bless you and your family.
this rocks! thank you!
Thank you Balsam Hill. In memory of my brother, diagnosed at age 7.
This is for my niece who was diagnosed at 18 months old. She is now 16 and living a vibrant life, but is ready for a cure!
Praying for a cure! Merry Christmas!
Praying for a cure!
Merry Christmas and I’m praying for a diabetes cure!!!
May God’s favour fall on you and yours.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2018, to you and yours!
Thank you for raising awareness of juvenile diabetes. Merry Christmas to you and all your loved ones 🙂
Thank you Balsam Hill!
Sending prayers for a cure and prayers for your sweet boy.
I also have been wanted to write to you to thank you for the post on your Balsam Hill tree as few weeks back. I grew up with real trees and swore I would never have an artificial tree, but I had a similar experience to you last year and had to take our tree down the day after Christmas. After seeing your post, I bit the bullet and ordered a Balsam Hill Norway Spruce, it is just gorgeous and so realistic. It was easy to put together and I am finding it much less stressful to not have to constantly sweep up needles, check the water, etc. Again, many thanks, Merry Christmas!
I have a friend who has type 1 Diabetes and know of the struggles she has managing it…. what works one day/time won’t the next. Here’s to a cure! Thank you Balsam Hill for your generosity!
I have 2 sons with type 1 diabetes, ages 17 and 8. We continue to pray for a cure for all those affected by T1D. Merry Christmas!
Wonderful cause and hoping for a cure really soon!
Wishing you and your family a magical first Christmas in your beautiful new home.
Merry Christmas and God bless you and your!
Wishing you, your boys and Sebastian a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Thank you for highlighting a issue that affects a lot of families.
This is such a wonderful cause from a generous company. I’ll be supporting your business even more now.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! I too am hoping for a cure…soon!
Merry Christmas and all the best to you and your family.
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
God’s Blessings during this awesome time of year to celebrate that He Is Emmanuel, Our God With Us. Thank you Marian and Balsam Hill for your giving heart and spirit and allowing me to support this cause and the cure in God’s Timing, which we hope and pray is very soon.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for being part of the solution!
Thank you Marian and Balsam Hill and Happy Holidays to everyone!
As a Rochester neighbor, yes we have a white Christmas but hoping for more so the kids can play in it. Blessings to your family as you celebrate his birth.
Hope you have a peaceful and relaxing Christmas!
God bless you, your family and have a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year.
Merry Christmas, and bless you and your family.
THIS is certainly worthwhile to comment for. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Balsam Hill for your generosity. Merry Christmas Miss Mustard Seed! May God bless you and your family in 2018.
Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
This is awesome! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. A cure for type 1 and better understanding for type 2 would be such a blessing.
Thank you, Marian and Balsam Hill. Merry Christmas to all!
Here’s Hoping for Wonderful Things !
Praying for a cure for diabetes.
Wow! I am so impressed with Balsam Hill’s generosity. Such a powerful way to make an impact about something so close to home. I hope you raise a ton of money and that you have a merry Christmas. We miss you here in the East.
The Other Marian
Merry Christmas! Love your blog, using your milk paint and most of all how you share the love of our Lord with others!!
Love your blog. Merry Christmas!
I am happy to leave a comment in support of this important cause.
Merry Christmas
Wishing you the many blessings of the season…Merry Christmas!
Great cause! Love MMS and this part of her ministry. happy holiday!
The JDRF has been so important to us as my son has been diagnosed with T1 for 3 months. It’s a rollercoaster as I’m sure you remember! Thank you both for raising money for the JDRF, every dollar means the world to these kids! May God bless your son and your family this holiday season and always! Love LOVE your paint!!!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Happy to support your work. We need a cure. Happy holidays.
I am praying every day for a cure for diabetes. We have come a long way but have further to go.
Thank you for sharing your talents! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy to support your cause!
Sending support your way! Hoping for a cure.
Thank you for doing this. I have a good friend with a son diagnosed at 9 years old. A little girl in my daughter’s 1st grade class was just diagnosed. It’s so difficult and touches everyone. God Bless.
Hi from Regina, Saskatchewan! My cousin’s son has T1D. Thank you Marian and thank you Balsam Hill for your generous contribution.
My daughter is also a Type 1 diabetic. She celebrated her 10 year “diaversary ” this year!
Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! This is wonderful!
Merry Christmas and God bless this effort!
This Type 1 diabetic will happily leave a comment for this! Merry Christmas!
My son was diagnosed at age 2, now 21 and is a rep for diabetes pumps/cgm… (if you need supplies, let me know!). It’s a long, hard exhausting road. I’m hoping that cure is around the corner. Thanks for the post.
God’s blessings to you and your family this Christmas!
Merry Christmas to anyone reading. You are loved more than you know!
So happy to help in this small way. Thank you Balsam Hill and Merry Christmas to you, Marion and to your sweet family.
SO Happy to see a campaign like this! Yay for ALL the positive/good social media can be & Merry Christmas to you all!
Thank you Balsam Hill and Marian! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, good luck with the jdrf fund raising!
Thank you Balsam Hill and Miss Mustard Seed, let’s find a cure.
What an amazing opportunity for JDRF made possible by the generosity of Balsam Hill and your commitment to finding a cure!
Merry Christmas!!!!
Wishing everyone good health.
Thank you Balsam Hill and Miss Mustard seed! JDRF MN is the best! We have a 14 year old T1 daughter!
Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family.
God bless you all and I pray your son is doing well!
Let’s max this out!
What a great fundraiser.. yes all the research .. for a cure! Thanks for JDRF. Love Brenda
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and thanks for all you do to inspire and encourage me.
What a kind thing for Balsam Hill and you to do.
Merry Christmas, may a cure be found soon.
A wonderful idea and praying for a cure to be found soon.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
I have a t1d daughter who is 12 years old.
Thank you!
Here’s my comment!?
Merry Christmas !! Thank you for sharing your family’s story and working towards a cure
Merry Christmas and thank you for all you do!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Wonderful gesture by Balsam Hill.
What a generous offer from Balsalm Hill. Prayers for healthy children on Christmas morning…..the most precious gift of all.
Merry Christmas! Blessings for the New Year!
Merry Christmas, Marian!! Thanks for sharing!!
happy to hear about all this! i’ve been a t1 since i was 15 (32 now) and we met at a workshop in arkansas several years ago — before your son was diagnosed.
praying you have a lovely season + thank you for bringing awareness through your platform!
blessings.
Love reading your blog Merry Christmas to your family
Merry Christmas, Miss Mustard Seed!!
Praying a cure will be found soon.
Thank you Balsam ill for your generous support of this important organization! We all pray for a cure for diabetes-Types I and II. As an adult Type II I cannot imagine what children and their parent endure daily! Merry Christmas all!
Sorry! Balsam Hill not ill l ?
Merry Christmas! I have two T1D kiddos (diagnosed at age 1 and age 5). A cure sounds like the perfect present!
Thank you for everything you do, and thanks to Balsam Hill as well for donating to such a good cause. Merry Christmas to all!
Hoping for a cure in his lifetime as well! Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas!
I love that you’re fighting for your son and other special kiddos like him. Merriest Christmas to you all!
Merry Christmas!
So wonderful for them to do this! Merry Christmas!
Praying for a cure for type 1 and 2 diabetes! So wonderful Balsm Hill is generously giving to a great cause! Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!!
Manny blessing to you and your family! A big thumbs up to Balsam Hill!
What a great idea!
Thank you from my 9 year old T1!
Merry Christmas!
Hope they find a cure! I hate the way social media has changed the way people live. So many lives aren’t even really lived, they are just photo ops, going through the motions for a post. I went to a wedding that was obviously just a bunch of photo ops for facebook or snapchat or whaatever. The bride and groom weren’t really engaged with the people there they were just running to and fro for the next picture.
Merry Christmas! One day our kids will get a cure!
Nice job Balsam Hill!
Much love from the UK
Thank you Balsam Hill for your generosity and Marian for your inspiring blog!
An awesome opportunity! Merry Christmas from Iowa!!
Merry Christmas! Would love to see a cure for my two hero’s with T1D.
Merry Christmas!
A family in our church has a son that was diagnosed a few years ago. Praying for a cure!
Merry Christmas! God bless you and your sweet family!
Thank you Marian & Balsam Hill for supporting a great organization…Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas and will keep your son and your family in our prayers!
Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas Miss Mustard Seed and Family!
Thank you Balsam Hill!
My daughter was diagnosed with T1 at 5 and is 24 today. Thank you MMS and Balsom Hill for continuing to help the fight! Merry Christmas,
Merry Christmas guys! I hope you get your white Christmas Calvin!
Thank you Balsam Hill. Merry Christmas
Merries of Christmases to you, Marian, and your family!!
Merry Christmas, & saying a prayer that a cure for T1 is found!
A cure in this lifetime would be amazing. Thank you for advocating for this.
What an amazing thing Balsam Hill is doing and you for your support and picking JDRF as your charity. I hope it raises tons of money!
Merry Christmas!!!
What an awesome thing for Balsam Hill to do!
Great idea, all the best.
Find a cure! Merry Christmas!
Your are amazing Marion, and thank you Balsam Hill for making a great donation to JDRF. I work in a lab & unfortunately see young kiddos with diabetes more frequently than I care to admit. Keep up the great work of being a great parent to a JDRF kid, you all rock!!
Merry Christmas!
Thanks Balsam Hill. And thanks to Jesus for offering salvation and forgiveness of sins to all who believe in Him as their Lord and Savior! Merry Christmas!
This is beautiful. Happy Holidays!
I have a niece, Romney, who was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. You will never meet a more incredible young woman. She has handled her diagnosis with grace and maturity far beyond her age, but The emotional, financial, and physical toll that type 1 takes on a patient and their family is huge. There is constant worry in the back of our minds for our sweet Romney! We need a cure! Thank you miss mustard seen and balsam Hill!
Merry Christmas! Good luck and find a cure for Diabetes.
Thank you MMS and Balsam Hill. Let’s pray for a cure. Pray for all the families dealing with Type 1 Diabetes everyday. My daughter was diagnosed at age 13! She amazes me everyday!!
Thank you for raising awareness about this horrible disease! My daughter is t1d ?
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Xxx
Merry Christmas to you all!
Yay, Balsam Hill for supporting JDRF for Marian’s Calvin and so many others. Praying for a cure!
Merry Christmas!
I’m hopeful for a cure as well.
Bless your sweet family and your precious boys and your son’s tender heart praying for a cure for his brother. Thank you, Balsam Hill for your generosity.
Wishing you a white and merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Wishing health and happiness this holiday season!!!
Happy Holidays to your family! Prayers for a cure!
Thank you Balsam Hill! One day I hope to buy one of your trees!
Such a great thing to do. Thanks for using your platform to give us the opportunity to help in this way.
Glad to give this small measure of support.
One of my very best friends was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 9. She is now 70 and has led a very full life!
For Calvin, a trooper!
Thankful for the generosity of Balsam Hill. Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas!
God Bless Calvin. May we find a cure in his lifetime. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, may it be white, and all the Best for 2018!
For Marshall, a great big brother.
For Jeff and Marian, two great parents. Will miss you this Christmas (but not the cold weather and snow).
Praying for a cure!
My 34 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type1 about 10 years ago. I pray for a cure in her lifetime!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Hopeful for a cure.
Thanks Marian for taking your blog to this next step and hoping those in need.
great way to help a very worthy cause
I’m wishing for a cure for diabetes…especially juvenile.
Hoping for a cure!
What an amazing thing for this company to do. Balsam Hill ROCKS.
Merry Christmas to you !
Marian,
My daughter had a friend in dance that had juvenile diabetes. It is certainly a noble cause to give to. Although I do not use social media, I’m glad to leave a comment here, and to add JDRF to our consideration for donations this year. By the way, you boys are such the image of you, and just so adorable!
I hope you all enjoy your first Christmas in your new home!
Karen
Best of luck! Wouldn’t we all love to see a cure!
Merry Christmas! Hoping for a cure!
My son-in-law has been type 1 since he was a little boy.
I hope you & your family have a very Merry Christmas.
Thanks to Balsam Hill for donating to this need. Miss Mustard Seed, have a wonderful Christmas with your family.
What an awesome gift for an awesome cause.
Thank you MMS and Balsam Hill. May a cure be found soon. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Another reason for net neutrality is this awesome gesture from Balsam Hills. Merry Christmas to the Parson Family.
Marian, I’m praying with you that a cure will be found for Diabetes 1. Thank you for this post and past posts providing more information about this condition. Balsam Hill is a fabulous company to make this offer.
Thank you Balsam Hill. Let’s win this fight. Merry Chris
Istmas.
Make this the year to find a cure for JD!!!
Marian,
I hope your page blows up with comments and then donations.One of the hardest things in life for a parent is to have a child with an illness that has no known cure[ yet] May they find one soon!
Wishing you and your family the best Christmas ever in your new home.
Peggy
Having been an elementary teacher, I knew several students with type 1. My dear friend, Jana, has a husband and a daughter with Type 1 also. Yes, we need a cure!
Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!
I believe there will be a cure for diabetes.
Tell Calvin we got a white Christmas today in Houston, Texas. First snow in 8 years :-). I’m sure he’ll get one in MN!
As a retired school nurse I know what Type 1 diabetes can do, not only to the child but the family also. I know there will be a cure soon!
So cool! Thank you Marian and thank you Balsam Hill
Thank you BH – Merry Christmas!
Wonderful!! You are so right about the social media, today I was looking through a FB marketplace for furniture and I was STUNNED to see so many people reaching out for help for their kids. Christmas Santas are in short supply here in NC. I responded to one poster that asked for help paying for your grand baby’s headstone of all things, her daughter is devastated and also cannot provide gifts for her other two boys (2 and 5) I called the memorial park to confirm that they did have an outstanding balance and am putting together forces to raise some money for this young family, so they can all rest easy. There are needs everywhere so it’s great to be able to help, especially little ones <3
Wishing you & your family a Blessed Christmas in your new home & church!
Have yourself a merry little Christmas and may they find a cure for T1 diabetes. Blessings to you and your family! Thank you, Balsam Hill
Inspiring as always! Prayers going up for a bountiful fund raiser and a cure in the very near future. Merry Christmas!
That’s a lovely thing to do with our social media participation; thanks for showing us the way. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I read the story of your son’s diagnosis a few years ago—very scary situation! I had no idea how dangerous it is. I know your faith in the Lord helps y’all get through every day. You must have a very special school nurse to help you also. Merry first Minnesota Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing this.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry, Merry Christmas
This is a wonderful Cause!
Merry Christmas and God Bless you, your family, Calvin, Balsam Hill and everyone who is facing this diagnosis!
Merry Christmas All from Australia.
My son was diagnosed with T1 Diabetes at age 20. It is a terrible and scary disease that controls ones life every hour of every day. Thank you Balsam Hill for the donation. Better treatments and especially a cure is needed badly. Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas and thank you for the generous gift of your blog. Best wishes.
My niece has Diabetes 1. We pray for a cure for this awful disease!
Merry Christmas!
A wonderful cause!
We hope and pray for a cure. My sister was diagnosed Type 1 at age 4. She is a healthy 52 these days with a
lot of work ~ and a positive attitude full of hope ! Merry Christmas
Thank you, Balsam Hill for giving to JDRF.
Always praying for a cure. Merry Christmas
Thanks to Balsam Hill and Merry Christmas to all!
May your Christmas be filled with love, family,and happiness! Thank you Balsam Hill for your generosity!
Happily helping to do some good?
Way to go Calvin, with your wish for a cure for diabetes and a white Christmas. This is my first time to comment, but I am a Miss Mustard Seed reader for a long, long time. Thank you Balsam Hill for your generosity!
Merry Christmas! To the awesome Parson family and the generosity of Balsam Hill. Prayers for a cure for diabetes, both type 1 and type 2. Peace to all.
Thanks to you & Balsam Hill. Merry Christmas!
Wishing Peace, Love, Health & Joy this Christmas Season to you, your Family and all the your Faithful Readers.
I hope that they do find a cure!!!
Merry Chrisrmas
My son has had Type 1 diabetes for 15 years!!! Praying for a cure!!
A great cause , and I hope they find a cure
Merry Christmas…………
Great cause! Thank you Marian and Balsam Hill. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
good luck with the fund raising xxx
Happy Holidays to everyone! Always be kind to one another.
Let’s always remember what’s most important.
Love the love big brother has for his younger brother!
Have been a T1D for over 40 years and still going strong! Have enjoyed your blog from the very beginning! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas! Welcome to Minnesota.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
So happy to do so! I too believe we will find a cure for Type 1 well Within Calivin’s lifetime!
A wonderful cause. All the best to you and your family during this holiday season!
Christmas Blessings to all!
Blessings for your new home in this season of giving. Thank you for supporting the great JDRF Cause!
We have a young friend with type one diabetes also. Wishing the best for you and your family this holiday season!
Happy to help for this cause!
Merry Christmas
Love your blog and merry merry Christmas.
Happy to help support! We’re also praying for a cure for our son’s rare condition.
JDRF is a great cause! Locally I like to support Camp Surefire —RI’s only camp for children and teens with diabetes. What a great opportunity to spread awareness and raise funds.
Merry Christmas!
A great cause!
Merry Christmas to all…
Thank you for your blog etc. Merry Christmas!
Love this! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas
LOL! All of the above! I love/hate social media…Go JDRF! We all know someone who has been affected by diabetes…and Merry Christmas, Marian!
A great cause!!!
Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!
Do not and will not have a Facebook account, I have more important things to do then read what others are doing!
Merry Christmas, Marian!
Merry Christmas!
Wishing your family a special Christmas in your new home.
I love following your blog.
Trish, Qualicum Beach, BC
Dearest Marion – thank you & you are a blessing. JDRF is dear to me also since my 10 year old granddaughter was diagnosed with type 1 last year. You were so precious to respond when I emailed you with teary questions. Thank you again.
Hope for a cure.
Merry Christmas
From down under in New Zealand, wishing you all a very safe and happy festive season. What a wonderful way to raise awareness.
Celia Canterbury NZ
I remember the day you posted about Calvin being diagnosed with Diabetes, literally crying with you. I work in direct marketing/direct mail, and one of my clients is a local organization committed to educating people with Diabetes (TCOYD). They often partner with the local JDRF chapter at their various conferences around the country. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support these causes.
I hope your first Christmas in your new home is filled with blessings of all kinds!
I have diabetes and I struggle everyday! Your two sons are so precious!
Blessings
Thank you, Marian and Balsam Hill! — so glad to help JDRF! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Marion and also to Balsam Hill company for all its generous contributions going for a good cause!!
Merry Christmas to you, your family and all your readers.
wishing for a cure
What a great opportunity and a really smart idea. I’m happy to help. Kudos to Balsam Hill for doing this.
On my list to Santa already – a cure for diabetes. Wishing you all the love and peace of the season.
More than happy to add my small comment for a great cause. Love reading about your endeavours and decorating style. Keep up the painting, I am sure that you are encouraging many others. Merry Christmas to all. Helen
Merry Christmas – best wishes for a wonderful season!
Happy to post for something this meaningful. Merry Christmas!
I’m happy to help. I’m a registered dietitian and have done nutrition therapy with type 1 and type 2 diabetics. It’s a tough disease and it will be wonderful when a cure is discovered.
Prayers for a cure
I also have a son with Type I diabetes. Thanks to everyone who commented for supporting a great cause. The research on TID will have implications for many other diseases, so this is something that can benefit almost everyone’s family. Merry Christmas y’all!
Happy Holidays to the Parsons!
I ♥️ Balsam Hill! Good luck.
Great cause! Thank you Marian and Balsam Hill. Merry Christmas to you and your family and a healthy NEW YEAR!
We have a teen friend with Type 1 and my husband and I both have type 2. A wonderful cause. Thank you Marion!
Happy to post for this praying for a cure !
Happiest of Christmases to you and your family!
Merry Christmas from a fellow T1 family!!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and peace to all in the New Year.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas find the cure and snow please
Bless you and your family ?
Merry Christmas!
A cure would be a wonderful gift for all. Many blessings.
Praying for a cure. Merry Christmas
Wonderful idea…wonderful cause. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family Marian! So enjoy your blog…very much! I am also happy to welcome you to Minnesota…I live in beautiful Bemidji in the north woods.
Hope you reach your goal of 1,000……….Merry Christmas from PA!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your wonderful blog! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.
What a great idea! Thanks Balsam Hill.
Lovely idea. Merry Christmas!
So happy to support Minnesota JDRF ! Just got a Balsam Hill Christmas tree. Our first. It’s a beauty. Glad to see them partnering with you on such a worthy cause. Merry Christmas
God Bless you Marion, and Merry Christmas to your family! ❤️
Merry Christmas and thanks for all the encouragement you send my way!
Praying for a cure. Merry Christmas!
I am a 47 yo mother of four who has been type I diabetic since I was 13. This is a great cause! Merry Christmas 🙂
A Joyous Christmas to you and your family!
Always enjoy all of your blogs
Merry Christmas !!
Merry Christmas from Fort Knox!
Marian, what a great idea! Diabetes affects so many and I do pray for a cure. Such a wonderful post — and such a wonderful, caring person you are. You are truly one in a million! Have a great weekend!
Blessings!
Merry Christmas and praying for a cure!
I commend your efforts in supporting your son and the cause.
Merry Christmas and thanks for doing this!
Worthy cause. Thank you for doing this !
Great idea! Merry Christmas from California!
Near & dear to my heart too – from Minnesota with a lifelong friend who has lived with diabetes his whole life – diagnosed with JD at age 3…49 years ago!
May God bless us with a cure very soon.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas!
Good luck and Merry Christmas!
May you and your family have a very blessed Christmas.
Enjoy your first Christmas in your new home.
Social media used for good? Yes, please! Blessings to you and thank you, Balsam Hill!
I have a niece with T1 discovered 20 years ago. She’s doing well. Merry Christmas!
Glad for the opportunity to support such a worthwhile cause. Balsam Hill rocks!
Pat
Merry Christmas, Marion, to you and your family. Hope it’s a very special one this year in your new home.
Yay for JDRF, yay for Balsam Hills and yay for you for using social media for good! Here’s to lots of likes, comments and reactions! x
So glad I can do something so good!
Pat
Merry Christmas Marion. May a cure be found soon.
Merry Christmas! Just adding my 2 bucks worth, lol!
Merry Christmas miss mustard seed and family. Thank you Balsam Hill for your generosity. Praying for a cure for JDRF.
Merry Christmas! Thank you for all the great information throughout the year. You are always an inspiration.
You go, girl!!!–Children deserve our very best—thanks for all you do–
My grandfather was a TID. He was diagnosed in his thirties after losing his sight completely, from diabetes. Due to my grandmothers amazing care for him, he lived until he was in his late 80s. He even won some awards for being one of Australia’s longest using TID of insulin, relying on it for more than 50 years.
Wow! Thank you Balsam Hill! And thank you to Marian for a wonderful blog. I look forward to reading it every day at work. Keep up the creative inspiration for us all!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas!
This comment is for Calvin! Merry Christmas Marian.
Here’s to advocacy. It’s one way to keep social media upbeat (although that can sometimes get a little too passionate). I’ve thought about starting a blog and social media is one of my main deterrents.
I love having this opportunity to help, thank you Marian and Balsam Hill! What a great way to celebrate the season!
Jan
Love to read your wonderful blog, Marian! Merry Christmas to you and your family and here’s to finding a cure for junvenile diabetes!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Sounds like a good thing.
Merry Christmas to you and yours and God’s richest blessings on your sweet family. I wish I could afford a balsam hill tree. They are beautiful ! We are almost retired and need every penny, so I will make do with the one I have !!
A great cause! Very generous of Balsam Hill!
I made a contribution to JDRF here in Florida in honor of my now 21 year old grandson who was diagnosed at age 20 last summer.
Marian — thank you for supporting this cause. My grandson was diagnosed with T1D 4 years ago at age 8. Although he is doing well, I know he would like not to have to deal with it. Thanks also to Balsam Hill.
Rose
Thank you Balsam Hill for donating to this worthy cause. I pray they find a cure in my daughter and your sons lifetimes. Merry Christmas!
So glad they are willing to donate for this cause!
Merry Christmas for Evelyn!
After 46 years of going out to cut our own fresh tree, we said enough of carrying that big, heavy tree and tying it to the top of the car and invested in a Balsam Hill tree. It doesn’t smell as lovely as the real tree, but it looks so great that everyone has been convinced it’s the real thing.
Good job Balsam Hill!
Thanks Balsam Hill. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Glad to help.
Merry Christmas!!!
Thanks Balsam Hill and Marian! Wonderful idea! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Praying for you all!
My grandson is also T1D and the JDRF is a great charity and resource to support. Hopefully one day soon we will benefit from a cure for diabetes. Balsam Hill has the most beautiful Christmas trees and greenery ever, but I just can’t afford the price tags.
Great Post… Thanks for the opportunity to participate.
Your sons are adorable.
Merry Christmas! Our son was diagnosed at age 11.
My friend has been Type 1 diabetic since she was 6 years old. She is now 68 & is still fighting the battle. I am the most non-medical type person ever but am now learning to administer some of her medications into a PIC-line. (not sure of spelling.) I’m nervous but she’s willing to be my guinea pig! Merry Christmas to you all. Hoping & praying for a cure real soon.
Happy Holidays to you all. I too am using social media this Christmas to get the word out that I am collecting 500 pairs of socks for the homeless. As of today I’m at 371 pairs with the local brewery here in Excelsior, MN offering a free pint of beer to the person that donates 3 pairs of socks. I am humbled by the support in our tiny town. Good luck to you!!!!
What a wonderful way to support a cause. I have a few friends who have type 2 diabetes and I know what havoc it caused in their lives. I can’t imagine being a child and diagnosed with type 1.
Merry Christmas to your family and the Balsam Hill families! We are praying for a cure!!
A Blessed Christmas to you and yours Marian and to the very generous Balsam Hill!!
What a wonderful (& unfortunately for your family) personnel thing for you and Balsam Hill to do! Was so glad to see you chose one of their trees instead of one of their competitors; theirs are the prettiest ones I’ve seen & now I love their generosity too! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Thank you Balsam Hill!
Merry Christmas 🙂
We have a Balsam Hill Christmas tree and love it. Thanks for doing this for Calvin & diabetes. My sister was just diagnosed with diabetes.
My niece was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 10 years old. She inspires me with her positive attitude. She is now 30 years old, married and the mother of an adorable little girl.
thank you Balsam Hill and Marion , great idea!!
I have never commented before, but I have enjoyed reading your blog for years! Glad to help with this cause!
May you have a blessed Christmas season.
Hope for finding a cure in 2018. Merry Holidays to ALL!
What an awesome thing for Balsam Hill and you to do. Your boys are such cuties.
Great job Balsam Hill! Great charity!
Merry Christmas! Glad to help out.
I too have Type 1 Diabetes and I’m 47 years old!! This disease affects more than just children and the public knows so little about it. People always assume adults have Type 2 Diabetes, so I just don’t tell anyone and choose to suffer in silence. I too hope a cure is found in your son’s lifetime. This disease affects the whole family and is a never-ending chore to maintain! Many blessings to you and your son…and thanks go Balsam Hill for their generous donations!
Having a child with medical issues is a difficult road to travel. I send you good wishes. I hope and pray that a cure is on the horizon. Merry Christmas!
Best,
Pat
Christmas blessings to you and your family.
Great cause, especially during the Christmas season!
Please, please comment and help by doing so for this VERY worthy cause! EVERY comment will help toward finding a cure for this horrible disease. May you and your family enjoy a FABULOUS and Christ-filled Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Praying for a cure for your son and others like him. I’m a mother of 6 boys and 3 girls. You and your blog inspire me.
Thank you for the post. Merry Christmas! Looks like you will have a white Christmas and even before!
God Bless your family and Merry Christmas!
Hurrah for Calvin, a superhero in a small body!
let’s find a cure!!!
I am so thankful Balsam Hill has committed to do this. I too, pray for a cure to be found soon.
Merry Christmas to you and your 3 guys.
BTW I love your blog and look forward to reading it each day.
What a wonderful idea and a wonderful cause ❣️ I too believe the cure is coming soon . Praise God for his faithfulness to his children ❣️
Merry Christmas, Marion, to you and your beautiful family! Dog too!
Thank you to Balsam Hill for supporting the research for this serious disease. Blessing to you and your family, praying for all those affected, I know it forces a whole new life style..
The JDRF backpack was amazing. We were absolutely terrified and the information they provided gave us some comfort. And my son still loves Rufus (the bear that was included).,
Happy Holidays to you and your families! Thank you Balsam Hills for giving back!
Thanks MMS and Balsam Hill!
Merry Christmas! Here’s to a cure of JDRF in 2019. I wouldn’t mind a cure for cancer one bit either.
Let’s find a cure!
Good will and good wishes for a cure. I lost my sister to diabetes. Keep up the good work. God bless.
Merry Christmas and thank you, MMS and Balsam Hill!
Christmas Blessings to you Marian and your family. God Bless Balsam Hill for their generosity!
Praying for a cure. Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a cure. Awesome of Balsam Hill!
Merry Christmas to you and your family—your first in Minnesota. ❤️❤️
Juvenile diabetes is such a difficult diagnosis for the whole family. I like you hope and pray for a cure for this diagnosis that effects children and robs them of some of the magic and innocence of childhood. I have never commented on your blog but read it often it is a great diversion from the stress of my job. Thank you for everything you do. Kimberley Halbrook RN
Merry Christmas to Calvin and his family! Let us find a cure in this lifetime!!
Thanks Balsam Hill! Thanks and Merry Christmas Marian.
Yay to Balsam Hill for their generosity this Xmas season, especially to such a worthy cause! Merry Xmas to all!
A very good cause!! Thank you Balsam Hill and Merry Christmas to all!!!
Thank you Marian and Balsam Hill for supporting T1D. There is so much publicity about type 2 and so little public info about type 1. The expense and constant vigilance involved in staying healthy can be overwhelming. Your support of Calvin shows that it can be done and thankfully progress is being made to make it easier but it is so expensive!
Thank you for sharing your challenge, it does help the cause.
How wonderful that Balsam Hill is contributing for all the comments to this wonderful organization. There are so many people and families praying for a cure for TYPE 1 and hopefully with all of our help, it will happen in our lifetime. I have known so many people with TYPE 1 or their children and know first hand how hard it is for all involved and also financially draining for a lot of families. Merry Christmas to your family and enjoy your first Minnesota holiday season. I remember the kindness to my family when we traveled to the Morristown area in 1963 for my aunt’s funeral. My father was born near Detroit Lakes and moved back to Nebraska when he was almost 7. But I remember also the beauty of Minnesota.
Thank you, Balsam Hill, andbless you for your thoughtful generosity. My brother was diagnosed with type 1 in 1957. So many advances have been made since then, and I continue to pray for a cure.
This is the best reason to comment, ever!! Merry Christmas and may you know His peace this season.
Thank you Balsam Hill! Marian have always loved following your blog
Thank you both for doing this. I work with a friend whose 4 yr old granddaughter has this disease.
I pray there will be a cure soon.
Blessings to all and thank you Balsam Hill. Every little bit helps.
I had to leave a comment. Every little bit counts and adds up! So nice to see companies being charitable. Great job Balsm Hill!
Great cause! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas Marian!?
I enjoy your blog and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to your family. This post is for Calvin, thank you to Balsam Hill for your heart warming generosity.
I’m fairly new to your blog. I am so enjoying it. You have a very sweet family. I hope you like Minnesota. It’s difficult to relocate. My husband was transferred 12 times in his 40 year career. We are loving retirement and staying put.
So happy to help.
Thanks to Balsam Hill.
Merry Christmas.
Bless you and your family this holiday season.
Merry Christmas and blessings in the new year!!!!!!
Thank you Balsam Hill! Happy Holidays to all.
MERRY CHRISTMAS CALVIN!! I hear you’ve been a pretty good guy this year. I’ll bet you get a lot of snow this year. Yay! Plan on a big ole’ snowman!! God Bless you!!
Merry Christmas to you all.
Bravo for Balsam Hill supporting your charming blog and truly giving to those who need the support of having their lives be shaped by the new “normal” of diabetes.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!! Stay warm this winter out there!! Much love –
Merry Christmas
Best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful holiday season.
I know you will reach your goal. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas
Well, Mr. Calvin, I sincerely hope you do have a white Christmas & I really, really hope your Mom is right about finding a cure for Diabetes!! Have a wonderful Christmas & a great New Year!!
Merry Christmas!!!
This is for Calvin and your family! ?for a cure!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Merry Christmas
Merry Merry Christmas!!
Here’s to a cure in Calvin’s lifetime. Merry Christmas.
God bless Balsam Hill for their generosity! And may God bless you and your family, Marian! I hope the Christmas season brings much joy to your entire family.
Enjoy your blog and your Instastories. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you Balsam Hill for the donations for JDRF! Here’s to a cure!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Great cause! Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Dear Balsam Hill, Thank you for your generosity at the special time of the year and for such an important cause. Merry Christmas Miss Mustard Seed and family!
Diabetes affects everyone. We need a cure now.
Blessings on you and your family, Marian, for raising awareness about juvenile diabetes…and a very Merry Christmas!
Dear Marian, husband and your beautiful boys, here is wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Fruitful New Year. Feliz Natal all the way from Portugal! xx
Merry Christmas! I so hope they find a cure.
Such a great idea. Have a Merry Christmas in your new home.
Thank you Balsam Hill for your generous contributions. God bless those with Diabetes and please watch over them and the families that care for them.
Merry Christmas
Yeah for Balsam Hill!
I love Calvin’s note! A very Merry Christmas and many blessings to you and your family.
Sending hopes for a cure soon. Bet wishes for a Merry Christmas filled with good health.
Thank you Balsam Hill. What a wonderful idea. Thinking of my First Grade student with JD.
I’ve had Type 1 diabetes for nearly 38 years. I was blessed to have 4 babies (one at a time-not quads! ?), which was made much easier because of my insulin pump. Go, Calvin!
This is awesome!
Merry Christmas to you and your family?
Merry Christmas, Marian! God Bless You for supporting JDRF!
Thank you Balsam Hill for your wonderful donations to a good cause.
My niece has been Type 1 since she was about 7, almost 20 years ago. I pray for a cure.
Marion,
Christmas blessings to you and your family! Thank You to Balsam Hill what a wonderful Corporate heart they have to support such a worthy cause!
Christmas blessings to you and your sweet family.
I have enjoyed your blog for many years, but this is my first time commenting. Merry Christmas!
I love that there are companies that will support charities. Thank you for your part as well!
Merry Christmas from the low country of South Carolina. Praying for a cure.
Thank you Marian, for helping with awareness. Have a happy and blessed Advent and Christmas.
Wishing you a Blessed Christmas and a cure!
I LOVE this! My older sister is Type 1 (she was diagnosed around 9 years old and is now 36) and has been on an insulin pump for the last few years. It’s made a world of difference for her. Thank you for bringing about awareness and support! Merry Christmas!
God bless and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and prayers for a cure!
Such a worthy cause. Thank you Balsam Hill. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Everyone.
It’s time a cure was found. My father had Type 1 & the son of my last employer. It’s a complicated & intense disease.
Praying for a cure.. God bless and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Let’s find a cure!
Merry Christmas. Praying for a cure for type 1 diabetes soon.
Blessings and prayers for a cure.
I don’t know why but this made me cry. Maybe it is because I have a child with a disability, and I love to see other parents calling for support from their community! We love you – Merry Christmas, Marian!!
God Bless you and your family and have a Merry Christmas!?
Merry Christmas! Hope they find a cure for this disease very soon!!
Love came down at Christmas. Love to you and your family. Go, Calvin!!!
Happy to be a part of this Season of Giving!
YES…in honor of folks like me and your wonderful Calvin…I hope and pray for a cure to Type 1 Diabetes!
Thank you for sharing your family with us. Merry Christmas!
I work in a preschool and have had a child with Type 1 in my class and a friend’s child has it too. I pray for a cure in their lifetime. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas
My beautiful 23 year old daughter is a Type 1. Such an overwhelming disease. May a cure be found in their lifetime! Merry Christmas!
So happy to help! Not a fan of most social media, but a BIG fan of You!
Hope you raise lots of $ .
Thank-you Marian for the way you share yourself, your family, and your faith through your blog. You have touched my heart in so many ways and I am very thankful for that. Wishing you and your beautiful family a Merry Christmas, and and praying that a cure be found for JDRF.
Here’s to a cure… and Merry Christmas!
Prayers and hugs of support for Calvin and all children affected by Diabetes. Hope for a cure soon!
Merry Christmas Marian to you and your family and for JDRF that a cure be found.
My brother has diabetes as well, my hope is that you raise a lot of money to help this most worthy cause. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I’ve enjoyed reading your blog for the last couple of years and I really enjoyed reading about your move to Minnesota and your new home. Merry Christmas
from Dothan, Alabama!
My husband has diabetes, it’s tough, but Calvin and your whole family are tougher! Merry Christmas!
Thank You Balsam Hill for your generosity! Merry Christmas to all!
?Merry Christmas to you and yours!
We’re a year in on dealing with type 1…what a learning curve! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Marian! Thank you for sharing with us all.
Merry Christmas!
What a lovely way to share the holidays and help a worthy cause. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Wishing you and your family a very merry and blessed Christmas!??
Merry Christmas to you and your family !
Calvin, I hope your first Christmas in Minnesota is white too! Marian, I have enjoyed your blog above all others because you are open, authentic, helpful, giving and gracious. Yes, we all look forward to a cure for diabetes in Calvin’s lifetime. Merry Christmas to you and your whole family in your new house where many new memories are only beginning.
Praying for a cure.
Merry Christmas! This is great!
Love your blog…I feel like I know you and your family! God bless you all this holiday season in your new home!
Blessings to you all ❣️
Find a way
To
Find a cure!
Thank you Balsam Hill! What a wonderful gesture at this Holiday Season. Happy Holidays everyone!
A very Merry Christmas to you all! Praying for a cure.❤️
Merry Christmas Marian! I’ve been enjoying reading about and seeing pictures of your new home. Hope you and your family are loving Minnesota and no doubt will have a white Christmas this year! What a great thing Balsam Hill is doing! I just recently ordered my 10 ft noble fir from them. It arrived today and I’m hoping to get it out of the box and decorated tomorrow.
Merry Christmas
Always enjoy reading your blog, Marian. Christmas blessings to you and your family.
Wishing you a blessed Christmas as we celebrate our Savior’s birth!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
2018 is a great year for a cure!
Merry Christmas to you and your family…
Calvin you are a very handsome young man.
Merry Christmas you are an encouragement to so many of us. Thank you for giving.
Calvin, I too hope you have a white Christmas at your new home for you & your brother & all of the kids in your neighborhood! How fun!
I’m happy to help support a fellow mum! What a great opportunity for you to give back!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family. What a neat thing to do, I hope we can all make a difference with our support. Such a simple thing to do to perhaps say thank you for all your blogs that provide us with a bit of much anticipated and enjoyed diversion each day.
Merry Christmas and hoping for a cure to diabetes!
Thank you Balsam Hill for being so generous! Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas!
Happy to join the good!!!
Thank you Balsam Hill for your care and generosity!
Thank you Marian for your love for your family and I hope you’re reminded of how much more God loves His beloved.
Thanks Balsam Hill for donating to such a great cause.
Merry Christmas
What a great cause. Thank you, Balsam Hill and Miss Mustard Seed.
Christmas Blessings!
Here’s to a cure soon. Merry Christmas one and all from New Zealand
A great cause indeed. I know someone whose son was diagnosed at the age of three. God bless Balsam Hill for donating to such a worthy cause. Praying for a cure during Calvin’s lifetime for sure.
In memory of my brother, Joe. He fought T1D like no one else. Never said, “why me” or complained about it. Diagnosed at 18 mos. old
In the 1956.
Merry Christmas ? Marian and family!!!
Calvin you rock!!! ?
Merry Christmas from Illinois! Thank you to you and Balsam Hill, for this for my stepdaughter, your son and all other TID!
During this special time of year, it’s so wonderful to see the support for JDRF & the other causes that Balsam Hill is also supporting. Hopefully a cure will be found within a few years.
Merry Christmas! Looking forward to hearing your family and friends sing Christmas hymns this year
A Merry Christmas wish for a cure!
Merry Christmas to you and your family !!!
Thankyou Balsam Hill – here’s to a cure.
Happy Holidays to All!
First time commenter but long time reader here. Great choice of organisation to support!
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a healthy 2018. Hoping Calvin’s diabetes is a thing of the past some time soon.
Merry Christmas
This post is Social Media at its best. Merry Christmas!
What a great cause! America at its best! Here’s to a cure for juvenile diabetes.
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!When things like diabetes n other illnesses appear in our lives,it changes our perspective n sometimes even changes how we see people.Our family experienced such a happening when our oldest son(he’s 28),was in a horrible accident this past summer.He is a paraplegic now and has very little income,is struggling with insurance,n is still trying to heal so he can go to rehab on a regular basis.Christmas this year,family time together,n etc are very precious to us,it’s just hard to make it happen!Life can change in less than 2 seconds…
My father had diabetes. I saw first hand the cross he bore. Hope they find a cure soon.
Thank you, Balsam Hill!
Thank you Balsam Hill ,and you too Marian for spreading the word on JDRF.
Have a very blessed Christmas and New Year in your new home!!!?
Big wishes for a cure and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas and prayers for a cure.
I had the honor of meeting Calvin and he is a sweet boy. He takes after his mom.
Merry Christmas, Marian!
Beautiful boys, beautiful family. Merry Christmas and a hopeful New Year!
Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family… I hope all your wishes come true!
Merry Christmas! You have a beautiful family. Hope and prayers for a cure!
Merry Christmas ! Blessings to you and your sweet family.
My nephew has Juvenile Diabetes since the age of 6. He is now 18 years old and heading off to college. We have supported this great charity since his diagnosis and will continue until there is a cure. I believe there will be one in his lifetime, as well, Marion. God bless…..and Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas. Thanks for all you do.
Merry Christmas, Marian and God Bless Balsam Hill for their generosity!
Merry Christmas & cheers to an end to diabetes! ?
Merry Christmas !
Merry Christmas! Praying for a cure for both Juvenile Diabetes and all other forms of diabetes. It is a terrible disease.
Thank you for sharing so very generously with us Marian.
Merry Christmas!
Thank you Balsam Hill!!
Merry Christmas ??
Merry Christmas, Marian. And Thank you to Balsam Hill.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Have a blessed Christmas. Thank you Balsam Hill.
Yes, yes, and yes! Love this!
Happy holidays!
Merry Christmas! My nephew has Type I Diabetes so I get it – great work Balsam Hill!
Blessings to you and Balsam Hill for supporting this worthy cause!!
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Social media is a double edged sword idk how you don’t get so frustrated you don’t just give up sometimes. It’s great to see it used for such good. I hope you max out their giving budget.
Have a health and blessed Holiday season. May your children bring you joy and may God bring you peace. Less stress means beautiful Christmas memories for your children.
Happy Holidays with best wishes and hope for a cure! Thanks for your blog and gifts of shared creativity!
Love this! HOORAY! As the mom of a T 1, I too believe we will find a cure. and the day we do we’ll drop to our knees and cry like we’ve nor cried before…and then we’ll dance.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Marian! Thank you, Balsam Hill for your contribution to JDRF in response to posts on Marian’s blog! Let’s pray for a cure for Juvenile Diabetes!
Great post for a wonderful organization,
Merry Christmas, thanks to Balsam Hill and Marian
Merry Christmas! Thank you, Balsam Hill! Praying for a cure to Juvenile Diabetes.
I am sharing this, Marian! Love this use of social media. Thank you for the gift of your blog, Marian!
Merry Christmas to you and your family! And yes, am sure there will be snow on the ground!
Merry Christmas! Praying for a cure. Thank you for working towards a solution.
Merry Christmas to you & your family! Praying for a cure!
Bless the children! Bless Balsam Hill!!
What a great way to raise money…thank you Balsam Hill for giving to JDRF.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you Balsam Hill and Merry Christmas to everyone!
Merry Christmas. My brother had type one diabetes. I truly hope they find a cure soon!
How could I not leave a comment. What a thoughtful way to generate support for an important cause.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you to Balsam Hill and thank you to Miss Mustard seed! Merry Christmas to all. Here’s to a cure!!?
My mother had Type 2 diabetes; I had never heard of Type 1. How did your mother know the symptoms? I have spoken with a number of people, and none had ever even heard of Type 1.
Merry Christmas and may all your hopes and dreams for a cure come true.
What a wonderful holiday gift!
Always willing to support good causes. I’ve followed your posts for years. May God’s blessings rain down on you this season.
Mim
Thanks for sharing your personal journey. Calvin is blessed to have a loving supportive family. I’m happy I can make a difference in a small way.
I’m new to blogging , I enjoy your talent and it has sparked my creativity.
Merry Christmas to your family!
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family and thank you Balsam Hill.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
God’s blessings to you and yours!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all. Thank you for your positive and uplifting use of social media, and for giving us a way to show that we support both you and Calvin. Thank you also to Balsam Hill for their donation.
Merry Christmas! I think you are so sweet.
Happy Holidays to you and your family Marian! Sending much love to you all AND Balsam Hill peeps too!
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Merry Christmas, let’s work for a cure for diabetes just like so many other diseases we have seen almost completely eradicated. It can happen.
Long time reader. Merry Christmas and here’s to a cure! xo
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your creative spirit with us. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas and Thanks to Balsam Hill!
Thank you Balsam Hill for helping to find a cure. Merry Christmas to all!
Thank you Balsam Hill!
We have supported JDRF for years as our neighbor was diagnosed with diabetes a number of years ago. She is now a sophomore in college and doing well.
Here’s hoping and praying for a cure!
Thank you Marian and Balsam Hill. I know how devastating this disease is. The love of my life was diagnosed with type one after a physical to play high school football. Today was his birthday. I pray everyday for a cure.
Thankful for those who seek to help others!
Thanks for letting me be a part of this . Thank you and Balsam Hill.
Merry Christmas and God bless your son may God help find a cure and help for so many that cannot afford their medications
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!!!!! Love your blog!
Wishing for a cure for diabetes – soon! Thanks Balsam Hill for your part in the cure. Merry Christmas!
Wishing all a happy, healthy Christmas and a new year filled with compassion and love.
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Praying for a cure!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Balsam Hill..Merry Christmas to you and your family Marion.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Hope for a Cure!
Wishing you and your family the happiest of holiday seasons in your new home !
Xoxo
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas!!
Great cause !! My brother in law died at a very young age from diabetes and left my sister single with 3 kids. So let’s find a cure.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
First time to post, pray they find a cure. LOVE your new house. Merry CHRISTmas!
Blessings to all! Way to go Balsam Hill!
Here’s to a cure…….real soon!
Praying for a cure!
Merry Christmas
Yes. We need more good in the virtual world.
Hope, Peace, Joy, Love to you and your family as you celebrate the Advent of the Christ.
Merry Christmas! Praying for you all this season…
I generally do not post comments, but felt this pist deserved one. Thank you for spreading the word about T1D and JDRF. I too have a son with T1D, so I deeply understand. AND thank you for sharing that sweet note. Christmas Blessings to you and your family.
Oops, my apologies for the typo
Praying for a cure. Merry Christmas!
My mom is diabetic , so it is a cause close to my heart. Merry Christmas
We live with it also.
Merry Christmas and God Bless us, everyone ❄️
My son is also type 1 diabetic. Praying for a cure!
That is Awesome!
Praying for all those affected by this disease and that a cure will be found. Merry Christmas to your family Marion.
❤️Jesus is the reason for the season!❤️
This is a great idea!
Merry Christmas. May a cure indeed be found in your son’s lifetime for his sake and for everyone affected by T1D. <3
Merry Christmas and welcome to Minnesota!
What a great thing for Balsam Hill to do!
Great idea! Such a worthy cause!
This is a great idea Marian. I love your work, your journey as a painter and your big heart. I hope this campaign makes a difference in the effort to end T1D and help the families struggling with their personal battles. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas Marian and family xo
My best friend’s husband has Type 1. He’s in his 60s now and as a youngster didn’t have the benefit of the type of support JDRF offers families today. I’ve been supporting the search for a cure for a long time now and I’m am very happy to lend support to you and your son.
THANK YOU MARIAN! My MIL is a type 1 diabetic and we sure do pray for a cure!!! I know you’d love the same for your sweet boy!
This is a wonderful cause. I hope there is a cure in your son’s lifetime!
Christmas Blessings to you and your family!
Have a blessed holiday season!
Balsam Hill, thank you for the very generous donations! God bless you! Thank you, Marian, for bringing it to us. Have a lovely Christmas.
Praying for a cure.
Praying for a cure! My 35 year old daughter was diagnosed when she was 8.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
. Prayers for a cure
Merry Christmas!
Praying for a cure to be found soon. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
How wonderful that Balsam Hill will partner with you in support to find a cure for T1D.
Wishing you and your family a Blessed Holiday season, with your new friends and in
your new home as well. Prayers for a cure and that together we will make a difference.
Merry Christmas to your family! <3
Praying for a cure!! Merry Christmas
My husband has Type 2 diabetes and even though I know it is different in many ways from T1, I still feel for you and the challenge it can be to keep your loved one healthy and safe. We’ve had several scares (DKA twice!) and visits to the hospital due to his and I can only imagine what it must be like for you with your sweet little boy. Much prayers and love to you, always! You’ll always be one of my most favorite bloggers and creative inspirations! I know you may not remember meeting me and Facetime-ing with me about becoming a blogger and several emails we exchanged as well, but it all meant so much to me and I am finally taking the plunge this new year and starting my own blog. So, as impersonal as social media can be (I totally agree… plus it intimidates me a little too!), it’s been a wonderful place to connect with a special person like yourself (one of my people) and to support you back in a way that means so very much to both our hearts! Merry Christmas and much love to your family! Ellie (of Nest and Nook Vintage)
All I want for Christmas is a cure for Type 1!! ?⛄??
Bless all of you! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Blessings and wishes for a white Christmas and a cure for T1D !
Amen to what Hannah wrote – using virtual media for good.
Merry Christmas and hopes for a cure!
Marian,
May God bless you and your family! Thanks for this post.
Merry Christmas and wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a cure for diabetes!
Merry Christmas! You are such an inspiration.
Love your blog, love your style, love that you keep it real. Thanks for sharing the opportunity to help support a great organization. And thank you for partnering with such a generous company.
i love that they give a teddy bear! I was diagnosed with type 1 at age 11 and that sort of thing does help to take away from the overload of medical information all at once
I’m so happy to see you picked this cause to support. My mother was a diabetic and I know what a devastating disease it can be.
Merry Christmas! Praying for a cure for your beautiful boy and all the folks who face this challenge Daily. Not to mention the people who care for them. Your family has chosen to be a light in all this. God is good.
Merry Christmas – love your blog. Go Balsam Hill!!
Thank you Balsam Hill for such support!
Merry Christmas, Parson family!
Thank you, Balsam Hill.
Praying for a cure. Merry Christmas!
This is wonderful! Merry Christmas <3
My daughter in law has had JD since age of 5. She is now 35+ and has given me 2 beautiful grandchildren. She is a RN and does well with an insulin pump. Praying for a cure!
Blessings to all! Let’s find a cure!
What a wonderful gift to give for the holidays!
Merry Christmas!!
Prayers for a cure. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
This is a great cause! I’m a former Diabetes Educator so this is also close to my heart.
Merry Christmas! May God bless you and your family this Christmas season and beyond.
We just lost my brother in law who as a child was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes…
I pray for a cure in your son’s life time… Merry Christmas…
Merry Christmas!!!
Commenting for a cure! We pray daily for a cure in our family. My 9 year old lives with T1D and he is the bravest soul I know! Thanks Marion!!
What a wonderful gift to give for the holidays! It’s truly the time to give. Merry Christmas!!
Bless you! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
“Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” – G.K. Chesterton