Housekeeping

I've let this blog languish for a couple of months now. I've missed it but it often seemed like a luxury to take the time to write for it. And it's sometimes overwhelming to think of a topic - not because there's nothing to write about but because in the field of health, there's too many topics to choose from!

However, the difference between aspiring writers and writers is writing. Since I'd like to move from being the former to being the latter, I have to write. This blog is as good a place as any to do that. Since my time, thoughts, and writing have lately been focused to a large extent on my older son, Harry, I'm going to continue to use him as a focus for this blog, at least for now.

If you're new to the blog, what makes Harry's story interesting is his background (see the previous post for that - "A Small Quiet Voice and How it Helped My Small Quiet Boy"), his recent food allergy/intolerance diagnosis along with his recent determination to take charge of his diet and health, and the fact that he'll soon be leaving for his first year of college.

As we all know, it's difficult to eat healthfully in our society: we're surrounded by unhealthy foods and a plethora of conflicting, confusing, and sometimes completely inaccurate nutritional advice. It's even harder for those who have specific dietary needs. And imagine being a teen who's sensitive to wheat, dairy, eggs, and sugar and is starting a summer full of graduation parties and work in a summer camp kitchen! I think I'll have material to write about.

I may also delve more into Harry's past as I hope to write a book about him and this is as good place for me to work on that. Those of us who are fortunate enough to be parents always learn from our kids, but because of the challenges Harry faced, especially as a small child, I've learned more and different lessons from him than I imagined - especially how far sheer determination can take you and how to be open-minded and kind in all situations (well, almost all situations - Harry's human after all and has a younger brother).

So, a request for help. If you read the blog and are inspired, moved, or have a critique of it, please let me know. Comments are lovely - it's encouraging for me to know that readers are out there. Comments can sometimes they can take a blog in a whole, new direction that's of more interest to the readers. If you'd like to comment, you'll need a google account. Of course, if you know me, and wish to keep emailing your comments, it's fine, too. You can also subscribe to the blog by clicking on the "subcribe to our posts" banner. That way, you'll be notified whenever I post.

Thanks and I hope you'll share and enjoy this journey with me.