Welcome Home!

Homecoming. Nothing is sweeter than returning home after a long visit away, whether as a Marine serving months overseas or a college student escaping the demands of university for the holidays. For me, though, my house never looked as welcoming as it did yesterday afternoon when my hospitalization finally ended.

Right before I left the hospital - YAY!

Before I write any more, I want to say thank you. Thank you to GlutenDude, a strong voice in the celiac and gluten free community, who spread my story all over the globe. Thank you to the hundreds of readers who have flooded my blog and his site with funny, thoughtful, emotional, sincere, inspirational and every other type of comment imaginable. When I started this blog as a way to release my frustrations and share my successes with celiac disease, I never imagined people would read it.

I never imagined that people would connect with me, and have me connect with them in return. But you guys did.

Okay, back to the important stuff. Me! Kidding. Overall, I'm feeling decent. As painful, challenging, and emotionally draining as my hospital stay was, they transformed the zombie that walked into their doors to a hopeful college student walking out. I've spent most of today sleeping, milling around, and reflecting in pure disbelief on all the news I received in the last 72 hours. But, as much as I already dislike the feeding tube and missing school, I see a light at the end of the feeding tube. How can I not when literally hundreds of people are lighting up my world with their digital support?

I'm sending love back!

In the days ahead, as I slowly start to recover with my parents at home and plan for my return to college next Monday, you will hear from me again and I will keep reading the comments pouring in. Some of you say I'm an inspiration or that I made you cry. My response? Ditto.

Love you guys! Isn't the celiac network remarkable? Comment under!

Mustaqim Jaed

Saya Seorang Yang Hoby Menulis Dan Menggambar.

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