About Me

Hi, I am Haleigh Henson. I am 19 years old, twenty in October. I attend Henderson State University where I study Early Childhood Education and also play basketball for the Lady Reddies. My family consist of my little sister who is a senior in high school and will attend Arkansas Tech University to play softball. I was raised by Craig and Stacy Henson; my mother is a radiologist and sonographer, and my dad is a manager/owner of a car dealership. I was first introduced to early childhood education when my aunt asked me to come help her teach her first grade class for the day. I immediately fell in love with all the little kids. A little more about me, I enjoy being with my family the most, next to playing basketball. I am sure by now you are wondering what my blog is going to be about.

In 2007 my sister and I were diagnosed with Celiac Disease, a rare disease located in the small intestines. If you do not know what this is a better way to explain it would be to just say that I am allergic to pizza, Americas favorite food. It wasn't easy, it took a lot of trips to Children's Hospital and a lot of tears later I have never felt better. Some people may know this as being "Gluten Free" and I have known it to be this way for eight years now. It gets easier as you go, all the temptations seem to become easier to turn down, and all the looks when telling someone you're allergic to cookies become a blur. Trust me, the looks I get ordering a cheeseburger without a bun is priceless but knowing it could help me live longer just makes me smile and turn away from all the negative thoughts and weird looks. So here I am writing a blog to those who need someone who understands them, and someone who can give you some of mommy's best gluten free foods. Enjoy!



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