On my way from BC to speak in the US, I was delayed for four hours in customs and missed my flight. (This was a large part of the stress I mentioned two posts back.) Ultimately, this determined what taxi I ended up in from the airport to the convention center.
The taxi driver, a lovely man, mentioned that his youngest child, two, does not eat. She takes only milk, and only from a bottle. As is common in GAPS families, they have three older children who had not presented this issue; as the GAPS recovery journey makes obvious, this was not a result of parenting style.
I explained to the driver that, coincidentally, this is what I would be talking about the next day at the conference. As our conversation progressed, he became intrigued to learn that a dietary program can help orally defensive children start to eat. He asked for details about how one would transition a child who refuses to eat; I gave him as much information as I could while trying to not overwhelm him. He was so happy. He bounced in his seat, asking, “You think my child might really eat?” I replied, “No, I know your child will eat.”
He talked about the pain his wife has experienced with this issue, and I felt teary for her, knowing that particular struggle all too well. I left him with the website addresses for Dr Natasha and for GAPS Guide.
Sir, if you are reading this, I hope things are going well, that you have been able to start taking steps, that your daughter is coming around. I want you to know that the four hour delay in customs was absolutely worth it, to meet you, to have opportunity to share the program with you. I am confident the Universe brought us together. May your family be well.
That is so neat, to give parents hope. Now that I understand more, I understand that kids don’t want to eat because what they’re served makes them feel sick. I’ve always given my little one WAP type food, and never have had trouble with her eating, yet parents that I see are so desperate to get their kid to eat anything, they’ll feed them foods that are supposed to fatten them up (french fries, ice cream, candy), only to have them refuse more than a bite.
What a great service you have going on here, I love sharing about GAPS with people.
Hi Baden
It was nice to see you in Chicago. Thanks for filling in for Natasha at the Wise Traditions Conference. I know it took some effort on you part, and it was greatly appreciated by a great number of people. You did a great job! I had a similar conversation with my cab driver in Chicago, but not as detailed as yours. I gave him the gaps guide business card so he could find more info if he wanted. I love those cards. People are always blown away by all the health conditions helped by GAPS that are printed on the back!
Rosann