T. L.

Jesus. Wife. Mother.

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Couldn’t sleep so I was going through photos and stumbled upon things I wrote on this very blog.

To think that I spent over 5 years grieving over a boy who wouldn’t even give me a chance to see my growth after years of our separation.

I remember the moment I let you go, back in 2019 when I realized you’d never answer my call but expect me to always answer yours.

To watch a different guy pursue me for years just to not want me once he had me. *Caleb*

To hit such a low, to throw a spiritual tantrum! To blatantly tell God in 2021, "ima figure it out, you stay to the side."

I was far from figuring anything out nor getting it right.

And then God showed up anyway. Giving me my husband. Alex saw me at my darkest, and you know what he said? He said he still saw God in me. He saw me the way God saw me and loved me like that since he first uttered the words.

I watched a real man give a real pursuit to get me. He is the first man where I have never thought about going back to an ex.

And to see those posts where I thought anyone else was even remotely deserving of me. It wasn’t because you didn’t want me anymore, Julian. It’s because God didn’t want you for me.

He saved me and ensured I would get the Christ fearing man, the love, that I always deserved.

It absolutely wows me that this is my life, and that it has come full circle.

And if you find this blog and read this post, there’s no bad blood. I hope you find Jesus and that you get to be as blessed as He has made me.

I smile as I write this because God is just too good for our own good.

-Mrs. Tiffany Lord

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I loved this day.

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No, but really.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

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Entering this new year with a man who loves me so much and our daughter.

I’m so grateful to God for all that He’s given me.

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I keep feeling like there’s an actual ring on my finger when there isn’t yet 🥲

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Rest In Peace, Bdoon. Extremely shocked by your death.

You were definitely a sweet loving spirit, and I know God’s not wrong in His timing, but on earth it’s like you were gone too soon.

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Almost one year with someone who actually deserves me and is everything I’ve needed.

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Grateful to serve a God who loves me even on my darkest day, who blesses me with more than I deserve and lovingly gave me Jesus. This year I hit my rock bottom and God gracefully carried me, dusted me off and set me back on my path. His hand transformed every aspect of my life and in 2022, His will will continue to be done and my cup will continue to overflow. Cheers to 2022 💫 #evenifHedoesnt #grateful #newyear #myleastfavoriteholiday https://www.instagram.com/p/CYK6pHRtzQg_s_Lgo_yvafxuHc0YFv8eUkjfDw0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Finally got to give Mia her #nightmarebeforechristmas cake! Cake topper courtesy of @crafting.against.depression !! Amelia loved it! #family #love #outofquarantine https://www.instagram.com/p/CW9mlrolACcWde4z9IMEIZXfV9J040d62gQ70s0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Tiffany Lord.

Bruh.

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I coined him my melanin king today 😍 #bae #mylove #Godpleaseletourkidsbehiscomplexion https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtl7kHFnOWv8-vGB8xr1CTtnxh8yBGQ3BS5hc0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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So in love with you.

I adore you, I’m grateful for you.

I thank God for you.

You are more than I could have prayed for.

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[gahdamnpunk]

AND a race one since the most affected regions will be Africa, Asia and Oceania

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as a friend pointed out, this headline makes it sound like supply will be dwindling. supply is fine. people will be *priced out*.

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this is fucking MURDER.

insulin has been mass produced (from animal extracts) since -1923-. slow acting insulin has existed since the ‘50s, and ‘human’ genetically engineered insulin (derived from E. coli bacteria) has existed since 1982.

insulin treatment for diabetes is not some new or ‘unproven’ treatment. according to beyondtype1, “Humalog rapid-acting insulin came on to the market with a list price of $21 a vial in 1997.” adjusting for inflation, a vial these days should cost about $34 at most. instead, it costs over $300. there is NO reason for it to be steadily gaining in price to the point that diabetics are unable to afford their lifesaving medication, other than the sheer inhuman greed of pharmaceutical manufacturers.

let me reiterate: life without insulin (for Type 1 diabetics in particular) is a slow and painful death sentence. the ability to treat diabetes is a relatively modern phenomenon that has allowed countless people to live full, healthy lives. we should be expanding full covereage and access to insulin to diabetics the world over, and it should be FREE.

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Have y’all heard about Open Insulin Foundation?

“ We’re a team of biohackers with a variety of backgrounds, and skills, and relationships to insulin and diabetes from many cities and countries around the world, including Oakland, California; Baltimore, Maryland; Paraiba, Brazil; Dakar, Senegal; Yaounde, Cameroon; and Puerto Rico. We’re working to develop the first practical, small-scale, community-centered model for insulin production to make insulin accessible to all. We envision a world in which communities in need have local sources of safe, affordable, high-quality insulin, and where people living with diabetes and their communities can own and govern the organizations that produce the medicine they depend on to survive. 

What We Do

We are creating an open-source (freely available) model for insulin production that centers on sustainable, small-scale manufacturing and open-source alternatives to production. We are developing protocols to produce short-acting (lispro) and long-acting (glargine) insulin, working on developing open-hardware equivalents to traditional production equipment, are researching sustainable regulation pathways to bring our insulin to the public, and are building capacities for local, small-scale manufacturing.

How Do I Participate?

Our work would not be possible without the support of volunteers, interns, and community advisors. We welcome people of all backgrounds from all over the world to bring their enthusiasm, time, connections, and experiences, both in life and in work. Our volunteers promote us on social media, build equipment, run experiments, write reports and blog posts, facilitate meetings, connect with other organizations and groups, meet with experts in the field, run virtual events, and contribute in designing tools, resources, and methods of all sorts.

Potential Partners

We welcome collaboration with other groups that share our mission―community labs, academic institutions, patient advocacy groups, and NGOs.

Donate

Your donation will help us get closer to our goal. With a healthy financial situation, we can pay for lab supplies, acquire lab equipment, recruit scientists, and pay for consultation fees for regulation and manufacturing experts.”

Open Insulin Foundation