We are living in a world of too much food. It's terrible to think of the people who have nothing and are starving, while here I am acknowledging all of the excess of milk containing items everywhere. On one hand there are people dying of starvation, and on the other there are people dying from eating. Both scenarios are compelling and urge a call to action. Growing up I was always told the phrase "beggars can't be choosers". I can usually relate that concept to anything in life. Somehow now, in this part of my journey, I can't relate anymore. Now I think beggars SHOULD be choosers. The people in need or have the most at stake, the most on the line, need to be not just heard but listened to. Food allergies (like world hunger) are treated like a BIG concern for someone else to deal with.
I love rainy days when staying at home has a reason other than recuperating from an allergic reaction or preventing one. Our lifestyle and perspectives are developed with food allergy safety being our first criteria. This is something we have honed in on and it is the greatest difference we have with everyone we know. It's a constant level of decision making that goes beyond general parenting. It's similar decisions that need reevaluation over and over again. We've had family in town and have managed to pull together to have fun and create safe environments while doing it. When people come together to help focus on similarities and not dwell on the differences, life is always beautiful. We are so blessed to have a family dedicated to making the efforts and loving us all through the gray areas. The biggest things we require are patience, understanding that our hearts are in the right place, and effort. We aren't on this journey alone because we all share the same world....
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