The hospital called today with notes from the dietician and a fresh new set of reference articles and useful links for the newly diagnosed celiac and their family.  Much of it wasn’t new to us, and a lot borrowed heavily from the Canadian Celiac Association.  (great site)

I interrupted a family bike ride to take the call, and A immediately turned sullen and angry.  He was resentful of the interruption, but more so the reminder of his newly-diagnosed condition.  He challenged why they were calling just then and sped home.

I understand this is an initial roller-coaster.  There is a bona-fide mourning period for both the lifestyle he used to enjoy and the foods he can no longer partake in. There are truly seven stages of grief through this process.

Mostly right now, there is his anger.  Anger at the situation, anger at the permanence and anger at a fledgeling attempt to go out to dinner with disastrous GI results.

I must remember to take a deep breath, and keep moving forward.

Current mood……