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My Hubby is Stepping Out....For Diabetes, That Is!

By Lisa Heindel

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Crescent City Living LLC Licensed LA RE Commission

October 16, 2008 02:24 PM

Robert Some of you have heard me mention my husband, Robert, from time to time. Considering we've been married for over 28 years, I'm pretty sure that I'll keep him for a little while longer.

He's a wonderful man and the coolest dad on the block. He's funny, irreverent, a hard worker and a kicking bass player in his band. He's adventurous, he loves to travel and lives to play and enjoy music.

What a lot of people don't know is that he is also a diabetic. And he's not alone.

Over 20 million Americans, both children and adults, suffer from diabetes and another 54 million are pre-diabetic and fighting against crossing that line. My grandmother was diabetic, as was my mother. I've witnessed first hand the toll that it takes on people, especially those that are working so hard to control it every day. Finding a cure requires education and research. Education and research require funding.

So, as part of the Step Out to Fight Diabetes walk being held November 8, 2008 in Audubon Park, Robert is asking for help in raising funds to support the American Diabetes Association.

Donate to support Robert's walk here

Sign up to walk with Robert's team here

Every donation, no matter how small, helps to reach the goal of eradicating this disease. Won't you take a moment to help? I want to see him keep rocking for many years to come...

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Gregory Lohr

West Columbia, SC

Lisa - There is a woman in Atlanta who is reversing many diseases, including diabetes. Cancer, heart disease, lupus, are just a few on her list. Contact her in regards to your hubby's diabetes:

Brenda Cobb
http://livingfoodsinstitute.com
Email: info@livingfoodsinstitute.com
Phone: (404) 524-4488 or (800) 844-9876
Address: 1530 Dekalb Avenue, NE, Suite E Atlanta, GA 30307
Read her personal story: http://livingfoodsinstitute.com/aboutus.htm

I wrote a rather lengthy blog on the subject of disease, you may want to read it also, and I also mention Brenda in the blog. Here is the blog address:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/564454/Cancer-Doctors-hospitals-would-go-broke-if-they-told-you-these-things

People are needlessly dying every day. Others suffer with a disease that could be reversed. Many diseases can be prevented and reversed. You will not hear this from the medical industry...they would go broke if they told you these things. The details are in the blog. Once you have read it, feel free to contact me!

Oct 16, 2008 03:27 PM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Hi Lisa, my hubby is a diabetic as well. Thanks for sharing this information. Enjoy your day. Love, C.

Oct 16, 2008 04:54 PM

Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant

Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Lisa,

Your hubby looks like a rockin' guy and I hope the walk is greatly succcessful. Also I am going to check out Gregory's link.

Oct 16, 2008 06:21 PM

Kris Wales

Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI

Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

Your hubby sounds awesome :-) My closest girlfriends little nephew was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes at the age of 4. It was heartbreaking. He and his family are participating in the "walk" and are trying to raise $20,000. They're getting close!

God Bless all of you who are doing something that can make a difference in the lives of so many people.

Oct 16, 2008 10:27 PM

Lisa Heindel

Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Gregory, thanks for the information - I'll check it out and send the links to hubby as well.

C, is he really? Mine was diagnosed last year, so this year he decided to not only do something about it (diet changes, etc) but to participate to help others as well.

Rebecca, he IS a rockin' guy :) If I know him, he'll reach his goal before anyone else on the team.

Kris, $20k? Wow, that's an ambitious goal - I sincerely hope they reach it - wish them luck from the Heindels.

Oct 17, 2008 12:45 AM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Lisa cool post on your hubby:) Diabetes sucks! My grandfather has it and see the crap he goes through with it.

Oct 17, 2008 03:38 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Lisa, What a wonderful cause and I'm sorry to hear that your husband has diabetes. Both my grandparents on both sides had it and it was at times very trying for them. I also hope they find a cure!

Oct 17, 2008 01:15 PM

Elaine Hanson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Malibu | Topanga - Malibu, CA

REALTOR - Topanga, CA Real Estate Agent

I'm in, Twin. Tell Robert I am still lovin' the shorts. Chicken on the Bone! One day, I will be in the audience with you, yelling requests. I'm with the band, baby!

Oct 17, 2008 02:26 PM

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Robin Holliday,Long and Foster(Virginia Beach, Va.)

Hi Lisa,

I too have a husband with Diabetes, and he is wonderful too. We have been married for 25 years and I want him to be around for a while. Thank you to your husband and you for helping the cause.
I wish him all the best! He looks like he is a go getter, so I am sure he will raise the money!!

Oct 18, 2008 01:24 AM

Lisa Heindel

Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Bill, thanks - he's a cool guy :) We are very fortunate that right now he is controlling it through medication, but there are millions that aren't that lucky.

Carole, thank you!

Twin! THANK YOU! Robert says "that's very cool". Does this mean we can talk longer next time? :)

Robin, so you know how it is. I grew up with diabetes in my family, but it really hit home for him when he was diagnosed. Talk about a spur to action! Wish your husband well from both of us.

Oct 18, 2008 03:36 AM

Elizabeth Nieves

The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC

Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

I'm glad you finally shared him with us! I could have figured you for a musician. It just fits.

It was great talking to you. I could have kept talking forever. Let's do it again soon. GBU!

Oct 18, 2008 02:14 PM

Lisa Heindel

Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Elizabeth, I'm so glad I got to spend some time talking with you! It was wonderful and I hope we can do it again very soon :)

Oct 18, 2008 04:04 PM

M Starr

Stephen Noah - Briarwood, NY

Lisa, it is true, I am. It took me a while to come to terms with it. C still has issues and has yet to give me an I-shot (LOL). Kudos and congrats to your hubby. Regards, M.

Oct 18, 2008 06:23 PM

Lisa Heindel

Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Real Estate Broker

M, fortunately my hubby doesn't need shots because I would be in the same boat with C - couldn't do it. Take care of yourself and know that he is walking for YOU too!

Oct 19, 2008 02:38 AM