Procrastinator

Yes - that’s what I am....in SO many ways!

So...since May...I've kept quite busy. Work.....a Family Reunion....a 30th High School Reunion (am I really old enough?)at which we had torrential rain that (now that I have seen pictures) turned me into a drowned rat. I have been dancing my way around getting some of my work done...including my house work. And dealing some health issues which at first, I wasn't so sure weren't in my head.

I had been “slowing down” for a while, but did not realize it was because my body was somehow losing iron - maybe just not even absorbing it. I bottomed out a few days before Labor Day and finally got myself to the doctor only to find out I was anemic. (Yeah...not IMAGINING it!)

Without all the details, and after shuffling to several doctors....we are awaiting results to hear if I have something called “Celiac Sprue” or “Celiac Disease”-- a sensitivity to gluten - which will mean a COMPLETE change in my eating habits and diet.

The offending protein, gluten, is found in wheat, barley, rye, and to a lesser extent, oats.

And it’s not that uncommon! Approximately 1 in 133 people have Celiac Disease, however, only about 3% of these have been diagnosed. This means that there are over 2.1 million undiagnosed people with Celiac Disease in the United States. (the Internet is filled with a WEALTH of information!) Just found out that my husband’s step-brother was diagnosed with it last year. He lives out in Hawaii...I may have to take a trip out there to learn how to deal with this!

Fortunately, if this turns out to be what my problem has been - there are more foods out there than ever geared towards a gluten-free diet....there are even gluten-free menus at a few chain restaurants across the country, and some regional ones too.

So....I'm trying not to count my chickens before they hatch....but let's face it....that's not easy!

And here I am staring at the calendar, seeing my birthday, Thanksgiving, and my anniversary all coming up in just a few short weeks, and I may be faced with having to find a creative new source for “stuffing” and cake! Not to mention a new crust for my cheesecake!

So....this blog may turn in to my new adventures in eating!

Bear with me....there may be ups and downs...pity parties, and celebrations. Frustrations and triumphs.....