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In Search Of Balance
A type 1 diabetic in search of balance
In Search Of Balance 
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April 14, 2008 at 3:30 am
Bernard Farrell
Beth
That’s a GREAT illustration. For me, those ticks can represent at least three different diabetes related counts.
Is it an etching?
Thank.
April 14, 2008 at 6:23 am
Kerri.
Beth, this is simply gorgeous. I’d love to post this picture on my site, if you wouldn’t mind. Such a poignant image!
April 14, 2008 at 7:36 am
Gina
Beth, Beautiful drawing thanks so much for sharing this!
gina
April 14, 2008 at 8:08 am
Lora
Simply beautiful. Thank you.
April 14, 2008 at 9:20 am
landileigh
absolutely beautiful beth.
everyone of those tick marks, another day… another shot…
April 14, 2008 at 11:02 am
sarah
Very powerful image. You bloggers, Kerri started me, hve made
it easier to understand my daughter Coki’s daily challenge with
type 1 at 30. I appreciate all that you teach us……..
think strong.
April 14, 2008 at 11:38 am
Sara from Team Sweetpea
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
April 14, 2008 at 11:53 am
Jillian
Those tally marks could represent any number of Type 1 Diabetes related things. This is simply beautiful!
April 14, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Scott K. Johnson
Incredible.
April 14, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Hannah
This means more than any words could have today. Thank you.
April 14, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Kathy
This is so symbolic of our lives. I love the light surrounded by shadow, the hands splayed open. Just perfect.
Thanks, Beth 🙂
April 14, 2008 at 1:32 pm
eraethil
Wow – I liked this print a lot before I knew the inspiration for your etching.
As it turns out, in addition to an interest in printmaking, I also have diabetes in common with you. It runs in my family. I have type II diabetes, and my father, type I.
Your etching is that much more personal and engaging with the backstory! Glad I tracked you back to here! What will you title it?
April 14, 2008 at 2:11 pm
insearchofbalance
Thanks everyone. I am so moved by all of the posts today, and am impressed and inspired by everyone who stepped up to Raise Their Voice.
For those who asked, the image above is an etching. It’s made with open bite, hard ground, and aquatint. I haven’t editioned it yet, but I will.
Eraethil: woops, I try to keep the print blog and diabetes blog seperate, but in this case I guess my mistake was a good thing! I’m type 1 and adopted so who knows about family history, and my father-in-law is type 2. It is a frustrating and overwhelming illness at times, but I am so very grateful that it is also an illness that can be controlled.
Here’s to a cure, for both types.
April 14, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Colleen
Beth – it’s simply wonderful!
April 14, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Allison
This is gorgeous Beth. And for the record, I want a cure too 🙂
April 14, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Donna
You did a great job on this, Beth. It says it all.
April 14, 2008 at 4:25 pm
amylia
so much better than words.
thank you.
April 14, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Ashley
Beth it’s absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for posting this.
April 14, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Bethany
Beautiful Sketch! Quite wonderful! Captures everything quite brilliantly.
And I totally do not mind being added to your blog roll. 😉
April 14, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Sara
Beautiful… just beautiful.
April 14, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Sandra Miller
Stunning, Beth. Absolutely stunning.
April 14, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Seonaid
this is absolutely amazing…. you capture it all without saying one word at all.
April 15, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Minnesota Nice
Intensely personal………..sigh.
April 20, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Mandy
I have no words to describe how it makes me feel…
it goes beyond words and leaves me with a tear.
Mandy
April 29, 2008 at 2:16 pm
jj
What a wonderful drawing! Thanks for a great share.
May 17, 2008 at 9:52 am
Hannah
Tag! Since you haven’t posted in forever, I’ve tagged you in a meme. Feel free to ignore it if you so choose…