A Special Shout Out On A Special Day!

I wanted to take a few moments on this special day {Our 7 year anniversary} to give a special shout out to my sweet husband. 
 Through this hard and anxiety filled time in my life, all I really need is someone who can fully understand what I am going through and completely support me and that is exactly what my husband does every single day. 

I am proud to say that he has survived my horrible mood swings from gluten and made sure that if we have a special meal at home, that there is always a gluten free option for me. 

I couldn't be more blessed then I am right now to have such a wonderful husband, one who fully understand this disease and one who shares the passion, & mandatory nature of my situation.
He has even asked for a special meal to be prepared for me in a safe manner when out at a restaurant. 

I have to admit, even though I've been on this gluten free diet for quite some time now, I still feel uncomfortable asking the chef, cook or waitress/waiter to make sure it doesn't get cross contaminated etc. My hubby isn't afraid, and it just touches my heart. 
He fully understands that this disease if not followed by a strict gluten free diet, could mean life of death for me and does everything in his power to make sure I get what I need. 

I no longer have to look ahead in my life with a  feeling of grief & sorrow, nor do I have to feel alone  because even if my husband doesn't really need to worry about gluten, he is right there going through it with me. 

On this special day, I want to acknowledge all that he has done for me and what he will do for me in the future. Thank you for being there for me & for being MY SUPPORT AND MY STRENGTH. 

Sincerely, 
Your wife of 7 years +

I LOVE YOU!

Well, It's official!

Hey guys, 
I was able to get my endoscopy done and I was so beyond nervous for it. 
I was told that I would not remember a thing, unfortunately I DO REMEMBER. 
It wasn't the most pleasant thing to have done but now I know for sure 100% if I have Celiacs or not.  
Earlier this month I got my test result back from the pathologist and it is confirmed that I indeed have Celiacs Disease. 
I was told to go unto my gluten free diet right away and to go meet with a dietitian. 
I actually look forward to meeting with the dietitian because I want to speak to her about how I would like to transition my whole family unto the gluten free diet, so there isn't such a high risk of cross contamination. People with Celiacs CANNOT HAVE any risk of cross contamination, so I urgently need to get this figured out. 

Overall, I am glad I did this and it's over with. On the down side, I will never ever be able to eat gluten again. Fortunately, they are making so many products gluten free now, that it will make it a tiny bit easier for me. 

Would I suggest or encourage someone who has went on the gluten free diet before getting an accurate diagnosis of celiacs, to get tested for sure before going on the diet and undergo everything I had to?

               -The answer is YES. 
I think it's very important to know for sure because this is your body and your life, and with that said, you are responsible for taking care of it, why not make sure for sure, so you know you will be healthy the rest of you life. 

So guys.... I do for sure 100% have Celiacs and I will be on a gluten free diet for the rest of my life. 
Good to know. 

-Gluten free Momma