Q – How long have you been livin’ with isms in the kitchen?
A – About probably 2 weeks.
Q – Or maybe since November?
A- It’s not November. Oh, you mean since we started Gluten Free?
Q – Yes. Has it been hard to change your diet?
A- It was hard when we started it, but it’s not now since we can find food that taste like the real thing.
Q – Do you still miss certain foods?
A - I miss cake, cinnamon rolls, oh and MILK! That is a certain one! I can’t live without milk, well I can – it’s just a certain one.
Q – Do you still get to have cake, cinnamon rolls and milk?
A - Yes, but not the same kind. They taste different, but very good.
Q – What is your favorite new food?
A - Chocolate milk – you know the Almond Chocolate milk? Mom, when I come home from the pool, do I sound funny?
Q - Sometimes :) Can you tell a difference since we changed foods?
A – Aaaahhh little bit. I can tell a difference since we tried the gluten free diet, but I can’t tell a difference when we try something if we don’t know we will have a reaction to it.
Q – Help me understand what you mean. Can you give me an example of how it feels different? How does your brain and motor feel now.
A – When I do school I feel focused. My mind is clearer. I don’t read so much backwards – when I have glasses on.
Q – Do you feel like it’s been worth it to change your diet?
A – A little bit. I’d rather be able to read and think, but have my diet back.
Q – So for now, if you can’t have both, which would you choose?
A – To read and think clearly.
Q – What would you tell another child who has to change their diet?
A – You can push through it. You can do it! Don’t give up.
Q – Has the Lord helped you through the diet change?
A – Yep. He’s helped me to push through.
Q – Is there anything else you want to say about isms in the kitchen?
A – That the food is good.
In the course of this interview, Annie cleaned her room and the living room. She also nibbled on a gluten free pancake – all in about 20 minutes.
