You will feel guilty and self indulgent for feeling sorry for yourself and for me when other people are dealing with much worse. You will silently pursue more appointments, perhaps a specialist.

You will finally, with the help of my doctors, find the right combination of medicines for me and I will begin to thrive. You will see my real personality and a long overdue smile. You will see the light at the end of the tunnel. You will help me through flare ups and will surround yourself with people who will support you. You will find a church family who will pray for me as often as you do.

You will have an appreciation for my life that only comes from dealing with the rough times. You will know that every day of my life is a gift from God. You will have compassion for people who are in pain and yet "look fine". You will have an extreme amount of compassion for sick children.

You will talk with new moms who are dealing with GERD. You will not want them to feel alone like you did. You will not want them to deal with this disease in an unsupportive environment. You will tell them all your mistakes and everything that worked for me. You will tell them you felt the same way because you did. You will pray for their child with them. When I am older you will ask me to pray for the children with GERD too.

You will feel blessed.

Love,

Your GERD baby