Had a good talking to with myself over all of my whining and crying. I have so much for which to be thankful. I’m allergic to casein. I can’t eat cheese. But you know what? It’s not cancer.
There are so many whose lives have been affected by cancer, heart disease, MS, autism, and the list goes on. I’m a Christian – a title that, sadly, has many different understood definitions today. I believe in the Almighty Triune God of the universe who is sovereign, holy, just, gracious, kind and compassionate (read in the Gospels how tenderly he healed the sick and wept over the death of Lazarus). I believe that the Bible is the Word of God – true, inerrant, set apart and relevant for us today. (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:3)
God promises to “work all things together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) All things. The good, the bad, the ugly.
Methinks I’ve needed this reminder more and more. It’s not putting on my best Maureen O’Hara that will get me through this – though it can’t hurt. It’s remembering that God brought this to my doorstep and will give me everything I need to get through it and be ok. I might well up with tears on occasion as I walk through the imported cheese aisle at Whole Foods, but I’ll get through it.
I might even wear roller skates…
Breakfast:
Upon waking I was starving, so I ate a few bites of turkey and avocado. Real breakfast was a big ton of shredded beets and carrots with extra virgin olive oil and salt and a piece of wild-caught salmon with salt and garlic powder that I pan-seared in coconut oil.
Lunch:
another boat-load of carrots and beets with leftover chuck roast and chicken
Snack:
few bites of meat
Dinner:
grilled chicken burgers with grilled plums instead of grilled peaches and NO honey mustard sauce (sigh)- to make them AIP legal, LEAVE OUT the mustard and pepper; sauteed baby bok choy with garlic and olive oil; roasted butternut squash with coconut oil and cinnamon
Snack:
few berries with coconut cream
FOLLOW 30 PLUS DAYS OF MY AIP JOURNEY.
I want to thank you, just today I was pretty sad when everyone was going out to a restaurant that I cant eat at… wouldn’t even trust a salad there.
But I read this just a while after I declined the invitation, I am allergic but its not cancer.. you helped me through the day.. what a thought!! And wow.. I believe that our great God sent it to me just when I needed to hear it
thanks
You are so welcome – A dear friend reminded me recently that it’s not sinful to be sad. God gave us emotions. Many of the Psalms are a “crying out” to God – isn’t it great to know that we’re the same? And the God who heard them, hears us too?
I think where it crosses over into sin for me is when I complain about the trials, focus on myself and stop being thankful – which I can tend to do so easily. We have so much to thank God for, don’t we? And we will feast in Heaven with Him one day – all of this behind us!
Keep on keepin’ on!
XXOO
Jen
I’m surprised they allow carrots and beets due to their natural sugar levels- but that means you could make borscht- it is a favorite at our house
I am so glad to see this blog! I loved this post and I am loving your recipes! I have been on the AIP diet since May 3! Every day is a challenge. I have just started feeling a little better. I needed this reminder of why I shouldn’t be discouraged even if it doesn’t work! Thank you!
Thank you for the encouragement! Stick with it – it WILL work. I’ve been amazed to see how much my body settled down once I stayed on AIP long enough. Then, upon re-introduction of foods, couldn’t believe the foods I reacted to. One of the things that keeps me going is just feeling better overall. When you’ve lived with inflammation so long, you think it’s “normal”. Once it’s gone, you never want to go back.
Wish you the best!
xo
Jen