It can never just be normal here, or at least it seems that way. We go from one journey to another and I am hungry on this journey. I will start by saying we have chosen this one, or it is a path we are being taken down. We are going gluten-free, for now.
Yes, I said gluten-free! When the doctor told me that Steeven could not have dairy, anything dairy, I was a little overwhelmed at first. Then I realized that out of all of the food allergies out there dairy was the easiest to deal with. Even when I was walking through the isles at Hy-Vee with the dietician she made the comment, "Well at least it is just dairy and not gluten." As I think back to that moment I now realize she has cursed us!! Just kidding.
Three out of the four of our children have some "problem" that we are dealing with. Abby has always needed a pull-up at night, Carter has been seeing a Gastroantologist for over a year and Steeven still has some diarrhea plus watery eyes and nose. A couple of weeks ago I was at our chiropractor's office and he always asks about the kids. After I ran down the list he shared something that his wife figured out for two of their children. She took her family off gluten for two weeks and both kids' symptoms were gone. I don't think they follow a strict gluten-free diet now, but maybe they watch how much they are taking in daily. Once their systems were cleaned out they can now tell how much is too much.
So, here we go on another adventure! We started yesterday, Monday, and I am already feeling hungry. Is it all in my mind? I think most of it is. Steeven doesn't know any different, he just eats whatever I give him and is happy. It's the rest of us that need help with our selfish food habits. I really think that is it. I mean really, it has only been two days and I am already thinking....when the kids go to bed I could have some of the "daycare only" food. How sad is that right? Thankfully God is telling me, "If you are making your kids do it then you must do it too!"
At the grocery store Sunday as I put all of my items on the check-out counter I had a little talk with God. It was mostly one sided until it was time to pay, then he spoke to me. It went something like this, Me "This is going to cost a lot, I only have a certain amount of money, You are leading us down this path, I am doing what is best for my family, it's very healthy, PLEASE let me have enough money!!!!!" God "The amount is_______, now you realize I have this under control right?"
He always does that! I talk, talk, talk and talk some more, just rambling really. Then he does something, usually a one liner, and makes me realize that he is it. He is part of my everyday life, good and bad.
So, we are just finishing up day two, ugh, only 12 more days to go more or less. I really hope my kids can see a difference in their bodies after this, but then the selfish part hopes we can really eat again. Just being honest! I do like certain challenges and this does qualify as just that. I haven't gotten too far into the gluten-free thing yet, since i am not sure if there will be a need to continue it long term. We'll see I guess. Wish me luck :).
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