Yummy surprise!!

My Aunt Ann is amazing! (So is my mom and her other sister)! But today, Aunt Ann totally made my day when Trent found this yummy package sitting on our porch! The past few weeks have been a struggle for me  as I start on this gluten-free diet. It isn't to cook for two groups of people and not be able to enjoy the same foods! Some evenings, I'm ready to give up and only eat a few pieces of cheese or fruit. Aunt Ann has been very willing to share tips and advice to us for the past few months! She found out she had celiac over 25 years ago and can't even eat the tiniest bit of gluten or she gets really sick. 

When I started on this diet, we decided to only have me eat gluten-free due to expenses and high price of some foods! It's been rough to buy a few expensive pastas, crackers or cookies that I can cook or snack on with Chloe. My wonderful parents have also helped us out in the beginning and recently bought me a few really pricey items! Aunt Ann also has really helped me out, both physically and emotionally! I think, she was pretty close to the same age as I am when she was diagnosed with celiac disease, 

One thing that really stuck out to me is how Aunt Ann said that once I start eating gluten-free, I won't ever want to go back! It was hard to believe that, especially since I was giving up lots of yummy breads, meals, and treats. No way! We're more careful in food preparations because now I will get some of the same previous symptoms back whenever I eat something that contains gluten. She was totally right! Overtime, I've learned I can quite enjoy gluten-free cookies, crackers, and snacks! 

She totally brightened my day when I opened this package and saw the inside!! Yummy, yummy, yummy!  

I'm so excited to start cooking more with rice flour and gluten-free foods! I know I won't master all the recipes the first few times! Celiac cooking is much different! With lots patience and practice  I can do it better each time!!

This week has been a little rough with no money coming in and Trent not working right now. It makes us more grateful for Heavenly Father's blessings to us and the times when he does have employment! Eventually, he will find a job and I will be in better control of this gluten-free diet. For now, we are striving for more faith and patience as we realize that our lives are in Heavenly Father's Hands.