Generally all the things we miss out on because of the Babe's allergies are tolerable. Either she misses out on it or we miss out on something as a family. I've come to accept this as a fact of life. Its is frustrating at times when others don't grasp the need for why we don't participate or venture out into the world for fear of coming into contact with a hazard. Why not just wrap her up in a bubble, a cocoon, put a mask and gloves on, etc. so she can go somewhere? She is not a circus freak, but a beautiful, curious little girl. I want to encourage that curiosity in a safe environment, and never make her feel left out.
With that said, this weekend is a holiday that I would like her to be able to celebrate. It generally involves a lot of noise making and merriment, with children in costumes and a more relaxed atmosphere for celebration. However, because the holiday falls on a Saturday night-Sunday morning, most places of worship that are within an hour of us are making Saturday night services either an adult event or a food related event. That leaves Sunday morning, which will also involve certain foods and fanfare. This is what is now saddening me. Something I grew up with, that is part of her heritage and religion, may not be something the Babe can attend, at least for now. Our limited options are a special needs program, which I admire, but do not necessarily want to attend. The other option is to go with my parents to a very early service, located over an hour from our home. That's it- living between two major metropolitan areas and we have two limited options. This is the frustrating part of living with Food Allergies.
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