Friday we got a copy of Samantha's blood work. The doctor has not called me but from what Derek and I can tell she is positive for celiac disease. Celiac is An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This would mean that our family would have to become gluten free.
I know the depth of this has not completely sunk in. But there is a large part of me that was hopeful she may have celiac. Celiac answers so many problems.
As I study more and more I am amazed at how not only do I think she has celiac but I think I have it too. IBS can often be a miss diagnosis for celiac. When I was diagnosed 25 years ago I don't think people really even knew what celiac was. I also learned that 90% of your serotonin (the hormone that regulates, mood, appetite, and sleep) is produced in your GI tract. This could be the cause of depression and anxiety.
I have pondered a lot the past few months about becoming gluten free. I honestly feel that Heavenly Father has been preparing me. I know I still have a long way to go, and I know I will not be perfect at it, but I do feel the Lord on my side and feel that it really will all work out.
We haven't yet told Samantha, we are waiting for the doctor to call and confirm. She will also have to have a biopsy of her small intestine to conform the diagnosis. Until that diagnosis she will need to continue eating gluten so that her intestines will show the reaction to the gluten.
The Atonement
Russell M. Nelson
"When we comprehend His voluntary Atonement, any sense of sacrifice on our part becomes completely overshadowed by a profound sense of gratitude for the privilege of serving Him."
Again, this is what I want. I want to feel that love for my Savior and His sacrifice. To know Him and want to serve Him in gratitude.
I know the depth of this has not completely sunk in. But there is a large part of me that was hopeful she may have celiac. Celiac answers so many problems.
As I study more and more I am amazed at how not only do I think she has celiac but I think I have it too. IBS can often be a miss diagnosis for celiac. When I was diagnosed 25 years ago I don't think people really even knew what celiac was. I also learned that 90% of your serotonin (the hormone that regulates, mood, appetite, and sleep) is produced in your GI tract. This could be the cause of depression and anxiety.
I have pondered a lot the past few months about becoming gluten free. I honestly feel that Heavenly Father has been preparing me. I know I still have a long way to go, and I know I will not be perfect at it, but I do feel the Lord on my side and feel that it really will all work out.
We haven't yet told Samantha, we are waiting for the doctor to call and confirm. She will also have to have a biopsy of her small intestine to conform the diagnosis. Until that diagnosis she will need to continue eating gluten so that her intestines will show the reaction to the gluten.
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| John Derek had to make a cake for a cub scout pack meeting. |
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| He really wanted to use "marsh mellow play dough" or marsh mallow fondant. |
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| He made a batman cake. He really did most of it my himself. I didn't do too much. He did a great job. |
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| He was awarded in the top three for his cake. I was proud of him. |
The Atonement
Russell M. Nelson
"When we comprehend His voluntary Atonement, any sense of sacrifice on our part becomes completely overshadowed by a profound sense of gratitude for the privilege of serving Him."
Again, this is what I want. I want to feel that love for my Savior and His sacrifice. To know Him and want to serve Him in gratitude.
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