"Alfresco Dining" second in series of 3, watercolor on paper, Copyright Erin Rogers PickeringTomorrow is the 2 year mark of my ah ha moment and my fierce commitment to live completely gluten-free. I am reminded that April has always been lightning rod of change for me. I find it fitting that in this month of change, growth, and rebirth, I celebrate my very important step, and all the health and happiness it has brought.
In April I celebrate some highest of highs... my husband proposing, and our daughter being born. And remember my lowest lows of April’s past... Losing my mom and being attacked on a NYC subway platform. I have learned and grown from all.
This weekend is all about celebrating - celebrating my choice, and the rewards it has brought, to take control of my health and banish all the gluten... forever. I feel better than I have in years and am grateful every morning for my little girl and her blue balloon.
Raising my glass to a future of health, happiness, love and creativity.
4 comments:
What a poignant post, Erin. Beautifully written. You are yet another person who has proven that one can rise above adversity and make wonderful things happen. I love that painting. And, I love how you show like so many others have that gluten free is doable and makes you feel phenomenal! I just wrote a blog post related to living gluten free and how difficult it can or cannot be. If you get a moment, read and share your thoughts.
All the best to you,
Shirley
Congratulations on being two years gluten free!
Thanks Shirley - and I just read your blog post which was excellent! And forwarded it to a friend who was just diagnosed yesterday.
Thanks Iris - it is hands down the best decision I have ever made! :-)
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