Gratitude Friday…

‘Tis the Season!

For performance reviews.

Joy.

Honestly, I cannot tell you how much this has opened up feelings for me I was not aware I still had. For someone who questions every single day where the Lord is leading me next, I thought I had let go of my hold on my job.

I have not.

Instead I find I am fiercely protective and defensive and a little like a two year old saying MINE all the time. Back off folks. You can’t have my job. Not until I decide to give it away.

Sheesh.

Alright, so this week has been up and down all over the place for me. But in order to end what I know much be agonizing suspense for you concerning my health, I will focus on one thing.

I am grateful for Celiac’s Disease.

And despite the four attempts it took to insert, I am also grateful for IV sedation.

This past Tuesday, I had my scope and biopsy done. The doctor said my intestines where “classic” Celiac’s so he would go ahead and send off the biopsy but he felt very certain about the results.

I am just so glad we got to spend another day of me in a hospital gown, hooked up to an IV, looking like death warmed over. I told Chris if he never sees me like that again, it will be too soon.

Then Mrs. Eartha kindly reminded me that he would see me like that again when we did IVF next.

Sigh.

I feel so sorry for him that he’s married to this broken body of mine.

I am also simply thrilled that I can add the pictures of my intestines, stomach and esophagus to the ones of my ovaries and uterus. Who else can boast that kind of photo album?

But in all seriousness, I am very grateful to have a diagnosis. I have felt better in the last three days living Gluten-free than I have in the past five months. Did you know your insides are not supposed to scream at you? Or the people around you?

This diagnosis came just in time. I was so weak, dehydrated and malnourished. Still have some weight to gain back but I’m not as worried about that now that my brain is working again.

Last Saturday, I went to Disney World for Celiac’s sufferers, Whole Foods. I spent a great deal of time reading labels and smiling from ear to ear with the number of foods available G-free. Chris has had a blast playing with his iPhone app, “Is that Gluten Free?” He cracks me up but more than anything I am so grateful he is completely onboard.

As long as that doesn’t involve eating rice tortillas. Ever again.

So overall, I am grateful for my health, my doctors, my amazing husband and Whole Foods.

And Pumpkin. Because seeing her smile is what makes my little world go round.

Have a wonderful weekend ya’ll!