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...of an update

Because I have had no time for a real blog post these last few weeks, but have had lots of sweet friends asking about how things are going, here's a brief rundown:


1. In Austin for a week now with wonderful friends who have opened their house to us. Our boys are getting along famously (and loudly!)


2. I have been grain, dairy, egg, nut, and nightshade free for 5 days and strictly on the AIP (Auto Immune Protocol) elimination diet for 2. My sacroiliitis is already feeling a lot better! Now hoping my fingers and skin will show improvement also as I continue. 


3. I've been spending many hours a day in the kitchen (since I have to prepare all my meals) and it's a little overwhelming for my non-chef self. Hoping I'll get better about chopping massive amounts of veggies more quickly in the near future. 


4. I haven't been too tempted to cheat yet, which is totally The Lord. But Jill's ice cream looked really amazing tonight ;)


5. Missing our friends and home in Fujairah a ton, but glad to be in Austin reconnecting with friends here. Also excited to have Quinn's mom and sister and our nephew coming for a visit over my birthday weekend! 32 years old... That's a lot! And I have grey hair and arthritis to prove it :)


I've wanted to be better about keeping at least the blog up to date, but there's literally no time! Maybe I'll be back with a post and some pictures in the near future. But for now, that's it. Have to be in bed soon. Thanks for all the love and support!!

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Glad to know that healing already started and family doing well. Praying for a full recovery

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Yuser Baban

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