FRIDAY - July 13th    [/size] [size=7]&lt;strong&gt;EEK&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;] [/size]<br />
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Good morning Crazies and TGIF. I was very happy to see all seems well here on Crazies this morning.  Lots and lots to do today but so far all is on schedule although I will have the grandkids here this morning so with Ashleigh &quot;helping&quot; that should set my schedule back a bit.   LOL  The yard is all done so Jim will pitch in and help inside here.  I think I will put him on grocery detail.<br />
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We did have some wonderful news last night from Dave (DS).  If you remember it was just 1 year ago that his little guy Colin (then 4 Years old) was diagnosed with Ciliac Disease. (It is the bodys inability to tolerate Glutten in any way)  He had not grown an inch or gained an ounce in over a year despite the fact that he ate all day long.  The Ciliac was preventing his body from getting any nutrients from the food he was eating.  It was very hard at first telling a 4 year old he could not have pizza, PB &amp; J sandwiches, Mac &amp; Cheese and most of all MacDonalds Chicken nuggets.  Over the year we have found substitutes - some very good - some really nasty but Colin started feeling better - no more belly ache or muscle cramps - and finally adjusted.  He also found out it hurts if he cheats and eats something he shouldn&#39;t.  Well yesterday afternoon he went to see his Specialist and in 1 year he gained 7 pounds and grew 5 inches. (Finally back on the weight and height charts for the first time in 2 years) The Dr. was so happy with the way he is reacting to the disease.  He will never be &quot;cured&quot; - there is no cure (at the present time) and no effective meds for Ciliac - but the Dr. feels he is going to be just fine.  We are so grateful and I am so happy that I guess I will make BOTH the glutten-free brownies and the cup cakes for him this weekend.  lol<br />
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I&#39;d like to get the pasta salads made before my little helper shows up so I&#39;ll end now and come back later on to see what everyone is up to.  Sure hope the Daily Dock picks up a bit - it has been so slow.  <br />
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