And Just Like That

And just like that.

All things can change.

It can be taken away from you.

And you can change.

Ok, so I'm just going to cut right to it. I have recently found out that I probably can't have my yogurt that I've been making. I am eating so clean and that must be what is giving me some problems right now, I don't know what else it would be. And just like that. My yogurt was taken away from me.

Ok, ok. You may be thinking to yourself, "so what's the big deal, it's just yogurt." Let me tell you, that it's not just yogurt. This yogurt was the last of my favorite foods that I thought I was safe to eat. Gluten, all grain, sugar, processed foods, convenience have all been out the window a long time ago for me. This yogurt has been a staple food for me, providing lots of calories, and helping me to find a 'go-to' food that I thought I could safely enjoy. And just like that, it was taken away too.

Good thing God knows what I want to eat when I get to Heaven one day.

This summer, while on the elemental diet, literally all things pertaining to food were taken away. And just like that I gained appreciation for sooo much more than I had before. I am telling you, read the beginning of this blog from 5 years ago and my attitude about the specific carbohydrate diet was so different. After this elemental diet I have embraced whatever food I could have. And still can have. And guess what? I was healed yet again after doing this elemental diet and treatment for SIBO. And just like that I have been healed and have been feeling great for a solid 2 months now. And just like that it can be so easy to forget my weaknesses, and even God to some degree when I am doing so well.

And just like that something else gets taken away. And honestly truly I am thankful and dare I say glad for it. Happy to have my yogurt gone? Heck no, heck no. Literally I have been crying about it. But I am happy to have a reminder that it is God who is healing me. Turn to him and he will not leave me alone.

And just like that I can change my attitude. I don't have to be sad. And just like that my prayers have been answered. Almost immediately. Through prayer, God has sent individuals to me today to "happen" to strike a conversation about great dairy free alternatives, compliments about how well and healthy I seem to be doing, an empathetic mom to lend a listening ear and a soft heart, and the list goes on. And just like that it is going to be ok.

And just like that I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and just like that I am changing my attitude and outlook on this because just like that is how life is going to be. Life can be as great as you make your mind up to be. And I am choosing that my life is going to be great! Just like that.

Yes, I am proposing to you that to some degree you can change your circumstances right here and right now.

Decide now, that you are going to be ok, and even thrive and become better from your situation.

And that my friends is a pretty bold statement.

Because no matter what, life can change so fast.

Just. Like. That.

*** My latest creation is grain free granola (thanks mom and costco) and some homemade almond milk. Follow @blessing_inthecurse on instagram for recipes and tips on eating. 

***I am also starting to look into health coaching and helping others put together meal plans. So if you fit this category, send me an email @ blessinginthecurse@gmail.com and I will help you out!