Dear Celiac Disease,

I forgive you.

The pain you cause,

The battles you create,

The casualties that occur.

All Forgiven

many funerals.

many tears.

Rest In Peace:

Oreos, Pizza and Doughnuts

Until We Meet Again:

Waffles, Pasta and Goldfish

In Loving Memory:

Chicken nuggets, Wheat Toast and Cinnamon Rolls

Forever In My Heart:

Gluten

june 2000-june 2017

Thank you,

For helping me realize

the importance of loved ones and

how much stronger I have become.

You make me, me.

For this, I thank you.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Schafer