So I almost already broke my new goal of posting once a month. Although I'm not even entirely sure where the month of November went. But here I am, ready for an update. Since I last posted not too much has changed. Too much school, not enough time. While I was home, my mom and I put my gluten-free diet to a test. I ate pizza, breakfast burritos with flour tortillas, and wheat bread and much to my dismay all of my symptoms returned. This pretty much confirmed our suspicions of celiac disease. I continue to try my best at cooking the best I can to this gluten free diet but it is not easy.
Thanksgiving was a wonderful holiday. My uncle and my cousins came into town and fixed a wonderful meal for us so my mom could take a break. My family has had so much to be thankful for this year. Keith received yet another stable MRI. We were particularly nervous for this one because it would be his first since being taken off of one of the chemos that he was on. His doctors are cautiously optimistic and are hoping if he receives a few more stable MRIs that we will be able to give his body a break from all of his treatments all together. We have put him through the wringer in the last 20 or so months. We did so well keeping him healthy last winter but unfortunately with all his treatments his immune system just isn't the same. He has picked up bronchitis and it is giving him hell. My mom is cautiously watching over him like a hawk to make sure it doesn't turn into pneumonia. Although he has the best care with my mom watching over him.
It's hard to believe that my 23rd birthday is just 2 days away. I can't seem to keep track of time as it is just flying by. I am looking forward to spending my birthday this year with my wonderful boyfriend and then the weekend at home in STL with him and my family. I am sure that 23 is going to be a wonderful year. I am hopeful that God will continue to bless my family and me in the coming year. I am definitely looking forward to the holidays and Christmas break. A break from school for sure. And some much needed time with my family. Until next time. xox
