I am so excited about starting this blog!! I have been wanting to start a blog for some time now, and finally getting the courage to do so feels great. My goal is to share my journey on the Gluten-free path with those who may be just becoming gluten-free, or people who have been gluten-free for awhile. Having Celiac Disease is a challenge, but just being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and facing a whole new world is one of the hardest things someone may have to deal with.
My boyfriend Nick- (who is my whole inspiration for this blog, and who I dedicate this blog to) was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in December of 2010, he was one of the very lucky ones who was diagnosed early. Some people go years and years undergoing tests, and being put under anesthesia more than a few times. (anesthesia or "going under" is not my favorite thing, it is a fear of mine that I will be put under for a surgery and wake-up randomly in the middle of the surgery and freak out. So I feel others don't enjoy it too much either.) Anyways, Nick did go through a tough time & multiple tests before he was actually diagnosed, but it was a matter of 2 months.... 2 very long long months. BUT, the process of becoming Gluten-free is an ongoing process of educating yourself, fending for yourself, having to beat your cravings, and knowing what you're putting into your body. After Nick was diagnosed I decided it would be easier for our household if I became gluten-free as well, then shortly there after, my doctor told me I had an intolerance to wheat. How ironic, right? So here we both are, Nick with his Celiac and me, with my wheat intolerance at the age of 23, when we should be filling our bodies with fried fair food, beer and burgers. We can both say we feel healthier and happier... that is the goal in life :]
I hope those of you who read/ follow this blog find it educational, helpful, tasty and witty. I have a deep passion for making the people I love feel good, and if that means with food, so be it... I'll be in the kitchen if you need me!
It has been a very long year for us as a family. We all know how rough it has been of course for Nick- navigating his way with very little information given upon his diagnosis. But as you said, education is the key. As we have found, there is so much more information out there now than even a few months ago. Thank you for your endless research and experimenting in the kitchen. You have been such a blessing to us and I am forever grateful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Momma :] I'm very blessed to have you guys as my family & I love taking care of Nick. :] This blog is going to be so much fun for me
ReplyDeleteGood luck. It gets easier the longer you do it. Check out my blog at glutenfreeinaz.blogspot.com and I'll be watching your blog! Have fun with it!
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