Celiac Disease Awareness Month

by msmodify // May 1, 2020 // No Comments

Happy May, friends!! Wow… can you believe it’s already May?! Where did March and April go? Even though we’ve been stuck at home in quarantine, the time flew by for me. I’m really looking forward to May and am hoping... Continue reading →

What I Wish My Family and Friends Knew About My Celiac Disease

by msmodify // August 2, 2019 // No Comments

Celiac disease is different than other illnesses in the fact that those of us living with it don’t just take a pill and then go about our lives. I’m grateful that I don’t have to take harsh medications for celiac... Continue reading →

Celiac Awareness Month!

by msmodify // May 1, 2019 // 4 Comments

Happy May! Not only is May the start of Celiac Awareness Month, but it’s also the month I was diagnosed with the disease…a month I’ll never forget and forever be grateful for! This year on May 5th it will be... Continue reading →

Back to School Part 1: 504 Plans and students with celiac disease

Back to School Part 1: 504 Plan & Students with Celiac

by msmodify // August 9, 2018 // No Comments

Since the new school year is approaching near for most students, it’s important to be prepared in order for your child to have a successful school year. For students with celiac disease, this can be an added stress when... Continue reading →

Happy Celiac Awareness Month!

by msmodify // May 1, 2018 // No Comments

Happy May! Today kicks off Celiac Awareness Month, which is a time I always like to reflect on where I am in this journey and remind myself how far I’ve come. Not only is May Celiac Awareness Month, but it’s... Continue reading →

Celiac Awareness Month

by msmodify // May 1, 2017 // 2 Comments

Happy May! Today kicks off the start of Celiac Awareness Month and it’s a month I always take to reflect on… the good and the bad that celiac has brought me! Not only is May celiac awareness but this year... Continue reading →

What It’s like Raising a Child with Celiac Disease

by msmodify // March 24, 2017 // 7 Comments

Living with someone diagnosed with a chronic illness impacts everyone involved. With celiac disease in particular, your whole life changes, everything from how food is stored in your house to plans you make. Last month I shared an interview I... Continue reading →

A Husband’s Perspective: What it’s Like Being Married to Someone with Celiac Disease

by msmodify // February 1, 2017 // 30 Comments

Let’s face it, getting diagnosed with an autoimmune disease turns your life upside down. From countless doctor appointments, to days being sick in bed, and of course the ongoing tiredness are just some of the new normals. For me it’s... Continue reading →

Celiac Disease Resources

by msmodify // May 25, 2016 // 10 Comments

May is Celiac Awareness Month and also marks four years of me being diagnosed with the disease. I’ll never forget the day I got the call from my doctor informing me of my diagnosis. It was on Cinco de... Continue reading →

10 Reasons I’m Grateful for Celiac Disease…

by msmodify // May 3, 2016 // 12 Comments

What?! Yup… you read that right. Hearing the words you have a “disease” that will stay with you forever and is highly genetic is something that I wish I never had to hear. The reality is that this happened... Continue reading →