I just opened an email from tudiabetes that read : "We were informed that one of our members Kyla Maldonado has passed away as a result of diabetes complications. She left two daughters behind. "

I went to her page. She was only 29 years old. She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 5.

I don't know what to say. I want to curl up next to Riley and hold him forever, protect him from the future, protect him from diabetes, protect him from complications.

But, I can't. I just can't. And right now that's a little more than I can bear.

My heart goes out to Kyla's family. I'm so sorry for their loss.