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I'm Proud Of All Of You!

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I got an email from my mom today just saying that she was proud of me and then I was just thinking how I am proud of all of us living on this gluten free diet. It's SO HARD to get used to and while it may get "easier", I don't think it gets "easy" for most.

Just a big high five to everyone out there making the sacrifice everyday whatever stage you are at, even if you're at the end of your rope with Celiac Disease at least you're hanging on and that is something that should always receive praise!

Have a good week everyone!

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:) It sounds like you have a very supportive mom.
JNBunnie1 Community Regular
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I got an email from my mom today just saying that she was proud of me and then I was just thinking how I am proud of all of us living on this gluten free diet. It's SO HARD to get used to and while it may get "easier", I don't think it gets "easy" for most.

Just a big high five to everyone out there making the sacrifice everyday whatever stage you are at, even if you're at the end of your rope with Celiac Disease at least you're hanging on and that is something that should always receive praise!

Have a good week everyone!

Amen to that, Football. And isn't it great to have a rockin Mama? We must be two of the very blessed few, I've heard some awful stories here. But mine's the coolest ever, I wish I could share.

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confused
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thank you and im proud of you to. I also have an awesome mom, she came down yesterday and bought me tons of gluten free items. My parents have been so supportive of me during all of this and i dont think i could have done it without them. They are always asking me what is safe and not safe for me. LIke for instance i told them electrasol was safe so they went to sams and got me 3 90 tablets of the stuff, along with many other gluten free stuff and tons of stuff from vitamin cottage. My mom and dad are my best friends and im so lucky for that.

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I got an email from my mom today just saying that she was proud of me and then I was just thinking how I am proud of all of us living on this gluten free diet. It's SO HARD to get used to and while it may get "easier", I don't think it gets "easy" for most.

Just a big high five to everyone out there making the sacrifice everyday whatever stage you are at, even if you're at the end of your rope with Celiac Disease at least you're hanging on and that is something that should always receive praise!

Have a good week everyone!

Thank you for passing along the supportive words of encouraging praise! Blessings to you.

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