Grateful for Healthy Kids

I grumble about my kids eating habits from time to time, maybe not here but my co-workers certainly hear about it and often share in the sentiment!  They like what they like. They don’t like what they don’t like, flecks of stuff like the horrid parsleybits or cheese that is slightly browned is ‘burnt’.  So they won’t eat it.  I say if you are hungry enough you’ll eat bout anything but not these ya-hoos.  They dig their heels in and go without before they’ll even consider stomaching the tomato soup made withmilk rather than water. 
Hang on….I’m switching to another story.
One of my first experiences with teaching children’s church included a visit from the father of 2 boys in the class.  He was sporting a backpack.  He says to me ‘the boy’s epi-pens are in there; if you need to use them please do. The needle will go throughthe jeans and then come get us. We’ve never had to use them but it’s better to be safe than sorry.’  I hate to think what my face said to the man but my brain was SO FREAKED OUT I was speechless. That doesn’t happen often so, it’s noted.  After the craft/activitywe have a snack. I’ve never been so afraid to feed  group of kids in all my life.  I kept searching the package for a peanut warning as peanuts were the major offender but cheese is also on the list. I am guessing the effects are not as instant or violent butI was shaking in my shoes I tell ya.  And this family has 2 boys in this position.
And the point to all this is……….
I’ve never been more grateful in my life for my allergy free, picky eaters!!!!!  I can’t imagine the anxiety you must tote around when you have a peanut allergy person in your home. Perhaps you get used to it but to sit back and imagine it gives me hives. Thank you GOD for my wonderful, healthy children who you blessed with very good health.  God does not give us sick kids but at this point, I refuse to split hairs. I’m eternally grateful. 

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