THINGS ARE GETTING BACK TO NORMAL

The sun is out. The flowers are blooming. I washed my dog, Lady Rosie, today and removed mounds of shedding hair. She is a mixed border collie and golden retriever so you can imagine the long hair mass. She does not like her bath, however, she endures it to please me, I think. We have a playtime of it and I get soaked as well. She is feeling a little better with all that mop of hair thinned out. She also smells better.

The main reason for my happiness and spurt of energy is the fact that my granddaughter, Roxi, who was in the hospital last week is doing much better. The new meds she is taking are helping with her appetite problem and she is back in school. She loves her school and regular routine as most kids with ASD do. They function better in a well-organized environment. My son and his wife are searching for a new pediatrician for her as the other group did not perform very well for her better health. It is hard to find one who will listen to the parents and what is happening with the child. My granddaughter does not talk, only a few words, and cannot tell where something hurts or what she needs. We are very happy she is doing so well this week and hope it continues. The cyst problem will have to wait, until she is more stabilized with her weight situation, to be addressed. It is not a life-threatening type of problem as first thought. My other granddaughter and my grandson are doing very well and happy to have Roxi home again. Mommy has been spending lots of quality time with the little girl who is 5 as she really missed her mom last week while she stayed at the hospital most of the time.

Also, I am happy because the tension and stress in our lives the last few weeks has abated somewhat. My son and his wife are having their final exams at colleges this week and next. Then, they will be out for the summer. Oh, happy days are here again. Papa and I will be able to go on some short day trips and long weekends again to rest our weary bones. We have childcare during the school season on several days for the girls and our grandson which we enjoy. However, we are getting old to run and play with the kids as they love to do. God gave kids to young mothers and fathers whereby they could grow up with them...heh heh.

I have been enjoying the peace and quiet and just soaking up the sun a little each day. I walk my dog and wave a the neighbors in the yards. I chat a little if they want to and go on my way. It is a simple pleasure which I enjoy being able to do.I will go out tomorrow and buy some more plants for the yards and try to get them in the ground this weekend. We have some beautiful trees and shrubs which are blooming or just waning in blooms. It always lifts my spirits to view all the beauty in nature. We need some more rain here and I hope we get that which is for casted for tomorrow or Friday.

It is late or early in the a.m. and I need to go to bed. I have to arise at 6 a.m. to help my granddaughter get dressed, fed, and on the school bus by 7. Grandma usually goes back to bed and pulls the covers over her head for a few hours. Retirement is so great, well, most of the time.

You all have a wonderful day and pass on the love and kindness in your life as bread on the waters. A smile, a kiss, a hug, a kind word, a courtesy can make all the difference in some one's day, maybe even your own. Hugs, GA Peach

BEAN & VEGGIE WRAPS

ANOTHER GREAT RECIPE FROM THE BETTY CROCKER KITCHEN. THESE ARE SO GOOOD AND A SNAP TO PREPARE. NOT TO MENTION, HEALTHY FOR Y'ALL. See web link on my favorites and look for more receipes to fit your lifestyle. A little loving hug to you from the GA Peach. Stay healthy, out of trouble, and tuned to the ticking of your body as time marches on. I need to be following my own advice more often than not!


Bean and Veggie Wraps
Black beans, mushrooms, spinach leaves and Cheddar cheese find themselves tasty and nutrient-rich partners in this quick wrap sandwich.


Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:15 min
Makes:4 servings

4 fat-free flour tortillas, (6 to 8 inches in diameter)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (5 ounces)
1 medium onion, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into thin slices
1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
4 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)


1. Heat tortillas as directed on package. While tortillas are heating, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and onion in skillet about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in beans; heat through. Stir in spinach; remove from heat.
2. Divide bean mixture among tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold one end of each tortilla up about 1 inch over filling; fold right and left sides over folded end, overlapping. Fold remaining end down.



Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 20 ); Total Fat 2 g (Saturated Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 730 mg; Total Carbohydrate 57 g (Dietary Fiber 10 g); Protein 18 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 50 %; Vitamin C 10 %; Calcium 22 %; Iron 30 % Exchanges: 3 Starch; 2 Vegetable
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.



Health Twist
When you check the nutrient tally on this sandwich, you’ll be in for a pleasant report!
Purchasing
Prewashed spinach sold in bags in your supermarket’s produce department makes this wrap super easy.
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