Around here we live and breath minor league baseball. Back in the old days, when Jeff was making his way through the White Sox farm system, I reveled in the adventure that took us from town to town, exploring minor league cities, tasting all of the unique ballpark food. “Dragon Tails” in Charlotte (fried pickles), boiled peanuts in Mobile (yuck), and soft serve “Ice Dream” in Chattanooga (yum). Now that…
This is a very raw post about life with celiac disease that I wrote a couple months ago after being “glutened.” I was frustrated and sad, and this is what poured out. I haven’t posted it publicly before, but feel like today is a perfect day to do it because of the Disney and Chelsea Handler craziness of this week. And really, it all comes down to this: Choosing to eat gluten-free because it…
Happy Monday! I hope you’ll check out the second half of my interview with the National Peanut Board today. We’re chatting about gluten-free kitchens and the biggest misconceptions about celiac disease. Click here for Part 2. Click here for Part 1.
The National Peanut Board blog asked me to share my celiac story this month. I’m talking about the challenges of being diagnosed with celiac disease as an adult, and what I’ve learned so far. You can read part one here. I also want to point you to this post by Gluten Dude and encourage you to sign the petition against bullying. I don’t know whether Joe or Leila will…
{For Celiac Awareness Month, I thought I would share one of my most popular posts on the subject. I originally published this after being gluten-free for only six months. Even though I’m more used to this way of life now, these challenges still get to me. And I’m still having dreams about social situations, in fact I had one last night. There were crumbs everywhere.} _______________________________________ I had a dream…
So many of you passed along your prayers and positive thoughts today (thank you) that I didn’t want to leave you hanging. I saw my GI doctor this morning at 8:30 (and got to hug Erica at 8:20 in the lobby). She explained that my celiac disease had pretty much resolved and that my gut looked healthy during my last scope. She feels like the issues I’m currently experiencing might…
This week has been rough. My brain has been so cloudy that I’ve struggled to have coherent conversations and to be fully present as a parent, wife and friend. Having to work so hard at these things leaves me utterly exhausted. Emotionally and mentally drained. I’m driving back up to the Mayo Clinic this morning for the follow up with my GI doctor. Still searching for answers… I’ll keep you…