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My Little Guy's Been Published!

elye

By elye
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elye Community Regular
elye
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Well, I cannot help myself, I'm just so proud of my young son that I have to share his published letter that he wrote to our local newspaper. Jack wanted to get the word out about his experience eating gluten-free, and I really hope that it's noticed and read by all the parents who are unknowingly dealing with these issues in their own kids.....

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lizard00 Enthusiast
lizard00
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WOW!!! You should be proud!! What a great article, hopefully it will reach many, many people and help them.

RiceGuy Collaborator
RiceGuy
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Fabulous! I think it really packs a punch when it comes from an 11 year old! Kids listen to kids too. Wonderful article!

kbtoyssni Contributor
kbtoyssni
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That's a great article! It's what I wish all celiac articles could be - the mention of the negative tests but positive dietary response, the non-traditional symptoms, and the positive outlook at the end!

elye Community Regular
elye
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That's a great article! It's what I wish all celiac articles could be - the mention of the negative tests but positive dietary response, the non-traditional symptoms, and the positive outlook at the end!

Yes, exactly! This is why I was SO hoping they would choose to publish it, as it is not only a letter about celiac, but a letter about the surprising, little-known yet all-too-common things about the illness. I only hope that the two paediatricians and the gastro who all said, "Ah...negative blood work...no gastrointestinal symptoms....thriving growth...nope. He has no trouble woth gluten", will see it.

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Way to go Jack! Bet he'll have a fan club in no time Emily.

Jack gets the Advocacy Award for the Month. (bronze chin socks) :rolleyes: . Congratulations.

Fiddle-Faddle Community Regular
Fiddle-Faddle
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WOW WOWWOW!!!

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elye Community Regular
elye
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Way to go Jack! Bet he'll have a fan club in no time Emily.

Jack gets the Advocacy Award for the Month. (bronze chin socks) :rolleyes: . Congratulations.

:lol::lol: Lisa!

Sweetfudge Community Regular
Sweetfudge
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how great!!!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Jack gets the Advocacy Award for the Month. (bronze chin socks) :rolleyes: . Congratulations.

:lol: Lisa! :lol:

Yep--Jack sure wrote a winning article! Very well-rounded and the kind of publicity that we need--lot of people and kids will be able to relate :)

Dyan Rookie
Dyan
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I'm proud of him and he's not even mine. You deserve to show his article off.

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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Tell him congrats!

kenlove Rising Star
kenlove
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Congrats! it's really great.

Does he plan on more writing? He did great!

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Well, I cannot help myself, I'm just so proud of my young son that I have to share his published letter that he wrote to our local newspaper. Jack wanted to get the word out about his experience eating gluten-free, and I really hope that it's noticed and read by all the parents who are unknowingly dealing with these issues in their own kids.....

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lonewolf Collaborator
lonewolf
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That's great! You have every reason to be proud. He did a fantastic job writing his letter.

Phyllis28 Apprentice
Phyllis28
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He did a super job.

home-based-mom Contributor
home-based-mom
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Good for him! Very well written. Let me suggest that you print out copies (making sure to show that it was a published letter) and mail them to all the clueless doctors with explicit instructions that it is to be included in his file! ;)

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Good for him! Very well written. Let me suggest that you print out copies (making sure to show that it was a published letter) and mail them to all the clueless doctors with explicit instructions that it is to be included in his file! ;)

That's a fantastic idea! ;)

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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This young man has a future as a journalist. His letter was very well written and brought up some very important points in a short, concise easy to understand manner. Great work.

elye Community Regular
elye
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This young man has a future as a journalist. His letter was very well written and brought up some very important points in a short, concise easy to understand manner. Great work.

:):) I've just shown Jack all of your responses. What a thrill for a boy to get such praise! Especially since he hasn't had it easy the last couple of years - - his health, and bullying issues. This is just what he needed!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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:):) I've just shown Jack all of your responses. What a thrill for a boy to get such praise! Especially since he hasn't had it easy the last couple of years - - his health, and bullying issues. This is just what he needed!

:D

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Ursa Major
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You have every reason to be proud of your son, he sounds like an amazing kid. My oldest daughter lives in Kanata (for anybody who doesn't know, it is part of Ottawa). She and her five children are all gluten-free without any testing, with great results for most of them. I e-mailed her a link to your son's letter.

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