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Wow…this past year we went through a gazillion doctor appointments! We got our end of the year statement from out health insurance company and I was WOWED by what we saved and what we payed in co-payments for regular doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays and specialists.  I am BLESSED!  even though we payed thousands of dollars out of pocket it does not compare to the millions of dollars we did not pay. I cannot fathom what other families do that cannot afford health care coverage. What would Tim and I do with out it? We have kids with high medical needs and then there is me, lol

I know there is state and government help but goodness, God forbid you are $2 over a certain percentage your rate jacks up to where you struggle to put food on your table, I know a few people in this situation. I am not sure why as a country we make it so difficult to have health care coverage available to everyone. It just makes me angry.

Rebeccah my almost thirteen year old has Celiac’s disease.  She has had it for quite some time. When we first found out she had it, we were thrilled to know what was making her so sick.

Then the journey began…it is a whole new world of cooking for our family of ten!   Beccah has it pretty bad, she cannot have the cross contamination of gluten foods come in contact with her food.  What really is awesome is how she has embraced her disease and began making her own baked goods. She puts some gluten-free products that stores sell to shame.  On that note, hee hee…the stores bug the heck out of me. There are so many places that have yet to realize there are so many out there with this disease and do not carry any products.

Today I was THRILLED to find my little town of Apalachin NY grocery store has more items now!  The prices are so much better than having to shop at specialty health food stores.  I hope in the near future we see more stores, restaurants, schools and places of businesses becoming aware of gluten free living.

Today I am taking Reignah to see Joe and take a new approach to her diabetes. Her blood sugars at age 5 are now all over the place. We have been doing so well keeping her insulin free with diet; however things are freaking out in her body making it harder for her to keep it under control.  Does anyone else out there have a child with diabetes, that can share with me some tips?