Dad's Letter (written by mom)

​The man, the myth, the legend 

You may not know Paige”s father, he is methodical, reserved, a man of few words and some say scary.  But behind the iron wall he is funny, sensitive and protective. Listen, he has 3 daughters  need I say more? 


When Paige was diagnosed with Celiac he had no idea what to do because he eats whatever he wants whenever he wants and has never had to worry about what is in the food or how it is prepared.  He dedicated time to come to every appointment, read every article and ask a million questions to understand how to keep Paige healthy.  You couldn’t come in our house without being handed a wipe to clean your hands. At family events he made sure no one touched her food. And when guests left our house he wiped down every door handle and counter. At restaurants he wasn’t shy to ask to speak with the manager when we were not confident in the waitress or waiters knowledge of Celiac. It didn’t matter who it was - he always made it clear our focus is on keeping Paige safe from cross-contamination. 
These are just a few of the things he has done for the past 19 years and continues to do to protect her.  

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