This week, I am thankful:
that we are back to eating gluten
The bad news is that the low FODMAP diet didn’t make an appreciable difference for Sonia.
The good news is that if it doesn’t work, you don’t have to keep doing it!
So, that is something of a relief, even for Sonia, because she was hating the low FODMAP life.
Hello, gluten!
And just in case, while Zoe had some other routine bloodwork done, the doctor threw in some gluten-intolerance tests, and it looks like Zoe is not sensitive to gluten either.
Whew.
Sonia’s other food allergies are a walk in the park compared to low FODMAP restrictions.
that I got to see my mom this week
We haven’t seen each other in person for quite some time, but we did this week. Yay!
(we are both vaccinated now)
that I was able to help my cousin do a little nesting
Yesterday, we spend about four hours organizing and sorting kids/baby clothes.
She’s due in May, but now no matter when her little guy is born, she’s got clothes and blankets and such ready. Which is a nice feeling when you are very pregnant.
I’m thankful I live close enough to help her and that some of the things I enjoy doing (organizing!) are things that are helpful to her.
for my empty school assignment page
The Canvas app shows all the assignments that are current, and for the first time this semester, it’s totally empty. Yay spring break!
I’d never seen this screen before!
for the opportunity to learn
I have now become one of those adults that annoyed me when I was younger; I really do have a fresh appreciation for the joy of learning.
I had a light bulb moment during our last lab experiment that totally changed the way I thought about respiration and digestion and I felt…excited!
Sixteen-year old me would be so annoyed with 42-year-old me.
I really like learning about how the human body works, so that’s been my favorite part of biology so far. And that makes me think that I will probably enjoy my future anatomy and physiology classes.
for light at dinnertime
I really, really love that it is not dark when we sit down to eat at night now!
for my dry, climate-controlled house
It’s so easy to see what is less-than-perfect about my own house, but when I think of people who have no homes, I am reminded what a privilege it is to have a house at all.
(It was raining hard yesterday, which is what reminded me of this.)
for all the things I’ve learned in my lifetime
There are downsides to getting older, but I am so thankful for all the things I know and understand now that I did not know and understand when I was 20.
(To be sure, when I am 80 and I look back on my 40s, I will be thinking, “Yikes! I knew so little then!” But still, I am wiser now than I was when I was 20.)
Suellen
Tuesday 30th of March 2021
1) I'm thankful for the author Dana Stabenow, mysteries set in Alaska. I always feel uplifted by her books, amused as well, even if the subject matter can be really tough. 2) my job, the paycheck mostly. It's allowing me to improve my house little by little 3) my next door neighbor who is a brat and a turkey LOL but is still a really nice guy who has a lot of skills that I don't have 4) that my house didn't have any damage from the windstorm we had on Sunday 5) Longer days, more sunshine.
Ruth T
Friday 26th of March 2021
I'm thankful for: * my mom's COVID coming to an end and that it wasn't bad for her * audiobooks * a friend that I can talk (or type) with who understands * some really awesome weather for most of this week * a new author I discovered that I love * my church staff * my husband's willingness to help my parents with things like moving furniture
Sarah G
Friday 26th of March 2021
1. The assortment of tea boxes lined up in my kitchen. Choosing a cup several times a day provides me some comfort and joy. 2. That I still have some hope for things getting better. The worst thing about covid for our family has been being cut off from our family's support system. Being isolated and never seeing anyone from our homeschool group, never going to church etc. has resulted in pretty much all our friendships fizzling out. This was especially difficult when our son was born in September. We felt that no one shared our joy. We made efforts to stay connected but it didn't happen for one reason or another. The lack of friendships and support has been hard on my husband and me, and our kids also. BUT... we're making some necessary changes to fix this problem. We are beginning the process of finding a new church that offers children's services (we haven't been going to our church because there is still no nursery or children's services), and we are re-entering our former homeschool group. It's going to take time but I'm hopeful that we can forge some new connections that we desperately need. Ok sorry that was too much!! I haven't talked about it much, maybe I needed to type it out. 3. For a husband who is open about doing things different ways. We have really different personalities and it's nice that we take each other's advice and try to keep open minds when we have different approaches to things. It's a back and forth exercise for us both every day! 4. For the pile of bibs I found super cheap secondhand. My six month old goes through bibs like water and we just didn't have enough. New bibs are pricey!! 5. For the sweet smile I get from my baby whenever he sees me. Soaking it all up. <3
Kristen
Friday 26th of March 2021
Oh Sarah, that sounds so hard. I sympathize, and I hope that as vaccinations become more wide-spread, all of those social connections will get easier to make.
Heidi Louise
Friday 26th of March 2021
Sarah G: It does sound like you needed to type that out! Sending hopeful thoughts to you.
Jennifer
Friday 26th of March 2021
Dh had a new stroke-related issue pop up last week, causing intense pain and limited mobility. After conceding with his neuro, he was prescribed a new med which has lessened the pain and made walking in our home possible again.
We got our first shot last week!!
Our oldest son goes to college two hours away, but still wants to come home and see us. He graduates in May and will come home to live for a year before grad school, so the fact that he will come home now is a bonus.
Thankful that our youngest son, who was at college, decided to move back home since all of his classes were virtual. We told him he could stay if he wanted, but he said he would rather save the money.
So happy the temps are warming up. I love the snow, but I really love low power bills!!
Kristen
Friday 26th of March 2021
I'm so glad he's able to walk again. Whew!
Jessica
Friday 26th of March 2021
I received my paystub to find out I was paid for my Covid-adventure time. I was NOT expecting that and am very appreciative for this.
The beautiful weather we have had in NE Ohio has been such a MOOD booster, the fresh air has flowed through a few open windows lifting spirits and freshening the air!
I returned an amazon item to Kohls for the husband and actually used the 25% off coupon! We have desperately needed a new set of sheets for our bed but they are expensive and I am picky! I found a very nicely textured/count set of King sheets on clearance. They accepted the coupon bringing them from the $80 range to $25! We only have a queen bed but our mattress is extra deep and we have a foam topper on it.. They fit great!
For the new local Urgent care center and compassionate staffing! My teen daughter has had a rough go with these masks and dry lips etc. She has tried about every lip moisturizer, lotion, lip scrub etc. Last weekend she showed dad the latest issue and he let me know when I woke the next morning.. knowing the week was super busy for all of us I took her to a new walk in clinic.. The NP was kind, compassionate, chatty and VERY thorough. She confirmed something was not right.. and we left with scripts for medicated ointment and a strong antibiotic.. My daughter assumes she picked something up in the school weight room or at track practice.. The NP said Impetigo or MRSA.. either way after a few days her face has cleared up beautifully!