Dear Diabetes Supply Bag,

It is with regret that I write to inform you that your services are no longer needed. Though your time with me was short, you have provided me with dependability, style and functionality that I will forever appreciate.

I remember when I found you. My family and I were leaving on our first airplane trip. For the sake of airline carryone rules, I needed something I could pile all my diabetes supplies and regular purse supplies in. I searched the purses and handbags area at my supercenter rather quickly. Some bags were too big, some were too small. Some were just plain ugly. Not only did I need something for that trip, but I needed the bag to be functional after the trip, as well.

And then I spotted you. Your size was just right for my meter and other diabetes supplies, while your extra pockets offered space for smaller objects that I didn't want to get lost or crushed. Your light khaki, brown and pink alternating stripes and wide brown shoulder strap offered a spunky youthfulness that I could still pull off. Your pink daisy keychain-like charm sealed the deal.

It's not you, DSB, it's me. Alas, I have found that my needs have changed. Your size no longer suits my need to carry around outdated and fairly unused logsheets, I have no need for your extra pockets, and I recently discovered that you're hoarding trash like the caps of pen needles. And while we're talking about pen needles, you've been losing quite a few of those caps lately, causing me to get stuck more times than I'd like to remember. Yes, I know I'm cheap and don't always replace pen needles after every use, but you've forced me into a corner.

Should you be willing to accept the challenge, I would like to offer you a position with No. 3 who will undoubtedly put you to very good use stuffing you with toys, dolls and brushes; putting you over her shoulder, though likely dragging you on the ground, as she pushes her stroller; and I suspect there will be at least one fight over you between No. 3 and No. 2.

Again, thank you for your time and service.

Yours very sincerely,

Management