tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74666716445143223882024-03-19T08:15:02.602-07:00Jess NewlandFaith // Family // FitnessJessNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264516755158103543noreply@blogger.comBlogger284125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7466671644514322388.post-63548246492529603122020-02-18T14:52:00.000-08:002020-02-18T14:55:48.708-08:00Coconut Curry Chicken Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2 teaspoons olive oil</div>
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2 teaspoons sesame oil</div>
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1/2 onion, chopped</div>
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3 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated</div>
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1 tablespoon turmeric</div>
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1teaspoon salt</div>
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1 tablespoon sweetener</div>
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(I use monk fruit but any sweetener is fine)</div>
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2 cans of coconut milk</div>
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3 cups chicken broth</div>
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1+ tablespoon red curry paste</div>
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soy sauce - a few shakes</div>
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carrot, grated</div>
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chicken, cooked </div>
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cilantro, for garnish</div>
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Saute garlic, onion, and ginger in oil</div>
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Add turmeric, salt, sweetener, coconut milk, broth, curry paste, and soy sauce. </div>
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Simmer for a few minutes, then add the grated carrot and chicken. </div>
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Bring to a boil and simmer until the carrot is tender.</div>
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Garnish with cilantro. </div>
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JessNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264516755158103543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7466671644514322388.post-64551583435788268222019-08-30T09:44:00.000-07:002019-08-30T09:44:52.270-07:00Friday Pizza Movie Nights<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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Several years ago, Peter and I began a Thursday night tradition that has transformed literally our week and our marriage. Thursday date night is a time we look forward to every single week. It’s our motivation to hang in there and make it through the first part of the week. I’ve shared before my tips on how to make it doable and affordable, and it’s been so fun as the years have gone by to hear from friends who have taken our idea and now have their own weekly date nights. Just yesterday a therapist proudly told me they’ve successfully had 3 weeks of date nights and her husband was so thankful I encouraged her to give it a try.</div>
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Well I’M BACK! This time to motivate you again and hopefully spark an idea into your family routines. Fridays have become just as sacred as Thursdays, a “can’t miss” kind of tradition in our home. Friday Pizza Movie Nights is the one night of the week our kids look forward to and talk about throughout the week.</div>
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It doesn’t have to be fancy - we keep the whole evening incredibly simple and it may seem obvious and boring to an outsider. But trust me when I say it’s a highlight for our family. Dinner is always pizza, mostly homemade, although I’ll admit some weeks I’m just too exhausted and we find a coupon for takeout. We eat, chat it up, clean up, lock the doors, close the curtains even before the sun has gone down, put on our pj's, and pull out the bucket of blankets. </div>
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Friday nights feel like a sacred evening of hiding from the world and just being together. Our kids chat throughout the week about what movie is next and look forward to the evening as much or more than we do. Now that we’ve been at this a while, we’ve gone through so many movie series’ together - Harry Potter, all the Marvel movies, just to name a few! Much to my excitement, we’re currently introducing our kids to the Star Trek movies. (Sci-fi nerds over here!) </div>
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I could get all sappy and talk about how the years are flying by and before we know it there won’t be all 6 of us on the couch and under blankets watching a movie together. We all know life is so busy and moves at what feels like lightning speed. For our family, Friday pizza movie night is our “stop the crazy and just be together” kind of tradition.</div>
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Here’s just a fun fact about how important these nights have been for our kids - there have been MANY weeks where my kids have TURNED DOWN events with friends because missing Friday nights at home is that important to them. That tells me we’re on to something here. Give it a try! Honestly, these nights have become as non-negotiable as Thursday date nights. We’ll make it happen. </div>
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So here we go. It’s Friday! I still need to buy yeast for the dough and a few toppings. And don’t try to contact us. Our phones will be off, curtains will be pulled, and it’s Star Trek Insurrection for us tonight!</div>
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I can’t recommend enough trying a weekly family evening at home. Phones off, no distractions, time with the ones who matter most. Show them how important they really are to you!</div>
JessNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264516755158103543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7466671644514322388.post-19397790724573702942019-03-18T15:06:00.000-07:002019-03-18T15:06:02.661-07:00The BEST Teddy Bear Ever. Hands Down.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Take one step into Zachary's bedroom and you will quickly notice buckets and shelves filled to the brim with brightly colored baby toys. Head to the living room, and a wicker basket once used for clean laundry is now bursting with numerous Fisher Price Beatbo toys, trucks with buttons, and even a bright yellow minion that giggles and *ahem* farts. Our almost 8-year-old special needs little man can't get enough of toys with loud noises, music, and lights. I'm pretty confident we have gone through more batteries with Zachary's toys than probably all 3 of our other children combined!<br />
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Toys with obnoxious songs on repeat may drive you mad if you hang out in our living room for even 30 minutes. But to be quite honest, the music and noises have become the soundtrack of our home and we hardly notice it anymore. I really wouldn't trade it for anything. I've said it many times - who else is blessed with the gift of having a baby for almost 8 years?<br />
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I have been so excited to share with you our newest favorite toy for Zachary. There may have been a moment of tears when we turned it on after it arrived on our front step last month. It's absolutely perfect.<br />
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I should probably back up a little and explain a bit more. For those of you that don't know, our precious Zachary was born with Lowe Syndrome. He is very developmentally delayed, has many medical concerns and complications, and is mostly non-verbal. I wrote <a href="http://www.jessnewland.com/2014/02/praying-through-silence.html" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">this blog post</a> on a day when I was reflecting on the lack of vocalizations from our boy. Thankfully at almost 8 years old, he's progressing and has sounds and mini-words we are starting to somewhat understand. And as you will see in a video below, God is taking those sounds and tiny words and using them to literally worship.<br />
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For the past couple of years, almost every night Zachary has fallen asleep to the music of <a href="https://scripture-lullabies.com/product/volume-i/#product-tabs" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Scripture Lullabies.</a> To hear God's Word beautifully sung over my fragile child as he falls asleep is nothing short of powerful. I'll never forget the evening we noticed he was trying to sing along! If you follow me on facebook you may remember this video that still brings tears to my eyes.<br />
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There was a comment on that Facebook video that has stuck with me to this day. I don't even remember who said it, but they said something like "Zachary probably understands more of God than we ever could." I sure do know that our loving Heavenly Father has had his arms wrapped around that kiddo since before day 1. It's SO very evident.<br />
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Okay back to this amazing purchase I made with Zachary's Christmas money. Meet the Scripture Lullabies TEDDY BEAR! You guys, I can hardly slow down enough to type without messing up I'm just so excited to tell you about this bear. This fluffy grey teddy bear plays Zachary's favorite songs - songs straight from the Word of God with the press of a button. AND, it has lights and music. We still grin ear to ear when see him with this bear. He LOVES it. Just like the album, those words are being sung over his medically delicate, physically and mentally delayed body. Words like "Be still and know that I am God." "He is watching over you. Ever faithful ever true." Come on! I just want to fall on my knees in worship. I need those sung over me every day, friends!<br />
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The details? This bear plays 6 Scripture Lullabies songs with a simple press of his right foot. Press the left foot and choose from 4 different nature sounds including a heartbeat. The right hand powers on/off and the left hand has low, medium, and high volume controls. The controls are super easy for Zachary to navigate all on his own. We've had stuffed animals before that make sounds but he typically isn't strong enough to turn them on by himself due to lack of strength. Thankfully he has no trouble with this bear. Maybe just as exciting is that this bear doesn't take batteries! The zipper in his back opens to a USB cable for easy charging - NO batteries. Hallelujah!<br />
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Visit the Scripture Lullabies website to check out all their music and get your own bear! (Zachary's favorite album is Hidden in my Hear Volume1)<br />
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Of course, we had to dress up Mr. Teddy Bear in a pair of Zachary's old glasses! :) I think the Scripture Teddy is going to be my new go-to baby shower gift.<br />
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Let me know if you get a <b><u><a href="https://scripture-lullabies.com/">Scripture Lullabies Bear</a></u></b> of your own! Check it out <b><u><a href="https://scripture-lullabies.com/">HERE.</a></u></b><br />
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JessicaJessNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264516755158103543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7466671644514322388.post-7203784687869135352019-03-04T06:19:00.000-08:002019-03-04T08:15:52.283-08:00BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Raise your hand if you're in need of a quick and easy dinner idea! Just the other day I was reminiscing about the years gone by when I had time to bake bread and fancy dinners. I remember spending the day with my two little ones at the beach and come home, clean house while the kids napped, and make a nice dinner. Ah, the good old days. Ha! Life moved at such a slower pace 15 years ago.</div>
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While I wouldn't change anything, there's definitely not the amount of free time in my day anymore. Working multiple jobs, running kids to school and back, and taking Zachary to therapy and doctor appointments literally daily don't really allow time to bake bread let alone clean the house and make a fancy dinner. And don't ask me about the laundry situation around here! :) </div>
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This Costco creation is delicious and tastes like I spent all day cooking a savory roast when in reality it was 10 minutes until it was on our plates. The closest thing to homemade today was the barbeque sauce and that's just because we ran out.<br />
(The sauce really is delicious and uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Let me tweak and perfect the recipe a bit then I'll share!) For the bread, we are currently loving the Canyon Bakehouse gluten free 7 grain bread but you could totally pick up some buns to put this on as well. Let me know if you give this a try! Here's a picture of the package of meat to look for.<br />
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Sweet Kale Gourmet Salad mix<br />
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That's it! The meat cooks in 6 minutes in the microwave.<br />
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Serve your sandwiches with that affordable veggie tray from Costco and call it a meal!<br />
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 11pt;">Seven years ago when we raced to the hospital to welcome our 4th child into the world, my gut told me this time it would be different. Even as he was growing in my womb, I just knew something wasn’t the same this time around. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 11pt;">You probably all have somewhat similar stories and emotions from when you received the life-changing diagnosis. Our Zachary saw his first specialist at 3 days old and it was almost 3 years and countless doctor visits before we received the diagnosis of Lowe Syndrome. I’ll never forget where I was that September afternoon when I received “the call” from the doctor that changed our world. I cried lots of silent tears on the phone while listening to the Genetics Counselor explain the test results and began to learn what was next with a diagnosis like this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 11pt;">This journey you and I are on as we fight for the best life for our boys is hard. The appointments are endless, the fear of the future is terrifying, and I feel like it’s not going to get easier. Zachary has reached some huge milestones in the past year! He learned to walk around his 6th birthday, made it through a very tough double hip surgery, and is now walking better than ever before! We are so proud of his fight and determination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 11pt;">While we celebrate the walking and the fact that his eyes and kidneys are currently stable, life seems to be getting harder in other ways. It’s the “other side” of parenting I didn’t understand until now. The language barrier with Zachary not being able to speak is so very hard. The ugly behaviors I’ve feared and known would come are showing up and countless behavior therapy appointments have been recommended. The feeding pump errors, beeps, and wakes me up throughout the night. Are you tired? I’m exhausted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 11pt;">But oh the amazing miracles we’ve witnessed in 7 years! Amidst all of the hard things we face, don’t you feel like as parents of a Lowe Syndrome boy that we’ve been given a gift? Who else gets to celebrate as big as we do when our son holds up his head or learns to sit and crawl? <b>You and I get the opportunity to recognize the <i>simple </i>and celebrate the <i>beautiful </i>that parents of a typical child often miss.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 11pt;">Truthfully? I don’t know if I would change a thing. Absolutely, I would love for Zachary to live life the same as other 7 year olds - playing on the playground, reading and writing, having play dates with other kids his age, the list goes on and on. But the joys our son brings each day are massive, and our family of 6 wouldn’t be who we are today without our beautiful Lowe Syndrome boy. <b>Which means I’m thankful for, yes, a difficult syndrome. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 11pt;">I don’t think I could be as strong as I have been without all of you, our Lowe Syndrome family. With social media as the glue keeping us together, it’s a beautiful thing to have someone who understands just a click away. We pick each other up with a simple Facebook comment, share photos of our beautiful boys, and link arms when this life we live gets really really hard. I’m thankful for each and every one of you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We've all seen the beautifully staged photos with the perfect amount of sun peeking through the window onto an open Bible. There is usually a steaming hot cup of coffee, a vase full of soft pink flowers, and maybe a cozy white blanket nearby. Paints a picture of the perfect morning doesn't it?</div>
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If your reality is like mine, that image looks nothing like a typical morning. Even when I get out of bed as early as I wish to, the true reality is that I stumble into the kitchen with a greasy face, my old yet trusty glasses, major bed head, and trust me when I say there's nothing picture worthy over here. I do start the coffee immediately, but I find myself scrolling through Facebook while the coffee brews. I stumble to the overstuffed recliner fully expecting to start my quiet time right away but either my mind doesn't know where to start and I just give up, or I instantly get distracted on my phone and before I know it I need to start packing the kids' lunches and waking everyone for school.</div>
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I'm guessing I'm not the only one who has wrestled with the habit of rising early to meet Jesus regularly and wanted to share with you my favorite tools and apps for Bible study. These are my current favorites for stopping the scroll and defeating the "I don't know where to even start" struggle.</div>
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1. ABIDE APP</div>
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I LOVE this app. When I first downloaded the <b><u><a href="https://abide.co/signup" target="_blank">Abide app</a></u></b> I wasn't quite sure. Trust me when I say this is nothing like I was expecting. I begin my morning moments by turning on this app and listening to someone reading/praying over me. <b><u><a href="https://abide.co/signup" target="_blank">The Abide app</a></u></b> guides people in Bible truth and personal reflection. I found this app so valuable that I used my birthday money to subscribe.</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://abide.co/signup" target="_blank">Abide</a></u></b> has a new daily meditation/study each day on the home page. While I often will listen to these later, during my morning quiet time I head straight to TOPICS -> MORNING, and I'll select the STREAMING option and listen to a few prayers. There are SO many categories in the topics section to choose from but this is just where I always choose to start and it completely sets my mind and heart to be ready to start my quiet time.</div>
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Want to go a little more in-depth on this app? They have GUIDES that are like a daily short study to listen too. I've loved the 30 Day Prayer Challenge guide.</div>
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Side note - this doesn't relate to my mornings, but the SLEEP option is amazing. <b><u><a href="https://abide.co/signup" target="_blank">Abide</a></u></b> has several Bible stories that are read to you quietly. I love turning these on for my kids when they are falling asleep at night.</div>
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Pretty much everyone knows about the <b><u><a href="https://my.bible.com/app" target="_blank">YouVersion Bible app</a></u></b>. In fact, I'm sure most of you have it installed on your phone right now. The daily verses, reading plans, and options to open different Bible versions with a single click are amazing.</div>
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This is the second part of my morning quiet time. Once I've listened to a couple prayers and set my mind on Christ, I open my study plan and my cheap spiral notebook. I have grown to really love writing out Scripture. If it seems overwhelming, start with a small book like Philippians or Ephesians. I like to use the LOVE GOD GREATLY plans as they have reading plans that take about a month to go through an entire book of the Bible. I write down the verses for the day in my notebook and use the accompanying devotions. This is a super easy way to get started when you don't know where to begin.</div>
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Prayer is so critical to our walk with the Lord and staying connected to Him. The <u><b><a href="https://new.echoprayer.com/" target="_blank">Echo prayer app</a></b></u> has been an essential addition to my morning routine. This app will help you keep track of your prayers, gives you the ability to set reminders to pray throughout the day, and even has a way to share prayers with others. I often cut and paste prayers from the Scripture I'm writing or from devotionals I'm working through - prayers that I want to pray over myself or my family. I like to end my God time scrolling through the prayers and lists of people to pray for that I've saved in my app. Of course, this app isn't for just morning - how awesome that we take our phones with us everywhere we go, which means we have our Bible and prayer app with us at all times to open and use!</div>
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I filmed a <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/petejessnewland/videos/10155817523475334/" target="_blank">Facebook Live video</a></u></b> this week where I shared more about these Bible study tools and how I use them. You can <a href="https://www.facebook.com/petejessnewland/videos/10155817523475334/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">watch it HERE.</a> If you're curious about <b><u><a href="https://www.hellomornings.org/" target="_blank">Hello Mornings</a></u></b>, which is where this whole getting up early and spending time with Jesus got real for me, visit their <b><u><a href="https://www.hellomornings.org/" target="_blank">website</a></u></b>. You'll be glad you did!</div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Here's the thing...my husband has hidden talents you may not know about. Peter is </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">amazing</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> in the kitchen and has mad dishwashing skills. He's frequently offering to do the dishes and clean up the kitchen while I take care of Zachary or do other household chores. Yes, I know I lucked out with that guy. 😍 While I could continue to gush about Peter for plenty of paragraphs, instead I'm here to share the most recent Fall recipe that he has been working on perfecting. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Peter and I have oatmeal literally every other morning for breakfast. With the Pumpkin spice craze right now, we wanted to make a good breakfast twist on a Fall favorite.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Let me introduce you to </span>Peter's Perfect Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal! </h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">For instance - have you seen the </span><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/PETER-POTTY-1100-Toddler-Urinal/dp/B000C22J2S/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538764460&sr=8-3&keywords=peter+potty+flushable+toddler+urinal&dpID=31Vgcl9rMjL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank">Peter Potty</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> at your store? Yep. HAHA! It's a flushable toddler urinal! :) </span></h4>
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The new game on Amazon or at your local Walmart - <u style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2PeBXMg" target="_blank">Pimple Pete</a></u>. </div>
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For our family, July is filled to the brim with doctor appointments, surgery prep, big decisions with Zachary, major travel for Kaylee and Travis, and I'm sure many hours of fun in the pool! I've kept pretty quiet here and on social media for the past few months not sharing much about our lives - partly because some things have gotten harder and I haven't know if, how, or when I wanted to share. God has also been making it VERY evident that He wants me to get back to writing and sharing, yet I haven't know where to start. I've logged in, opened up the "create post" page, and stared at the blank screen many times without words coming out to fill the page. The video camera that once recorded our days has sat in the same spot on our counter for months. </div>
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Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7</div>
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I have no idea where that silly quote originated from, but it definitely paints a vivid picture in my mind! My husband Peter and I have been diving deep into educating ourselves on our guts and how gut health affects everything about the rest of our bodies. While I have spent time lately learning from library books and blog posts from doctors and professionals, I have been ultimately reminded that <b>GOD made our bodies complex, intricate, and so very efficient. </b></div>
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Nutrition, cleaning up our eating habits, and thinking more about what exactly we're putting into our bodies has been our focus lately. We're eliminating sugar, carefully choosing grains, drinking our <b><a href="https://plexusworldwide.com/jessicanewland/product/plexus-slim" target="_blank">Pink Drink</a></b>, taking <b><a href="https://plexusworldwide.com/jessicanewland/product/plexus-probio-5" target="_blank">probiotics</a></b> and <b><a href="https://plexusworldwide.com/jessicanewland/product/plexus-xfactor-plus-multivitamin" target="_blank">vitamins</a></b>, daily drinking our <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/petejessnewland/videos/vb.518055333/10155412001370334/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab" target="_blank">Taco Tea</a></b>, and last week we re-entered the world of juicing!</div>
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I would like to take this moment to introduce you to the newest member of our morning routine - <b>Vampire Vegan Juice</b>! (Affectionately named by Peter after it's beautiful blood red color.) Technically our new juice recipe is called Prime Juice and it's taken from one of our new favorite books <u><b><a href="https://amzn.to/2qQo2AV" target="_blank">The Prime</a></b></u> but I think I like our name better!</div>
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As you can see, we're packing this glass of juice full of veggies and fruits I would definitely not usually get in a single day.</div>
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We've made a change around here and I'm ready to let you in on a little secret. Honestly, I've been waffling about this change for a while now. Not because I'm not confident it's what we need to pursue, but because of what others may think. I've felt scared and have spent literally months praying and somewhat dragging my feet with making this announcement public. But after MUCH prayer I'm excited to share my news!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Can I backtrack for just a minute? As many of you know, a few years ago I joined Beachbody and began working a side gig selling workout programs and Shakeology. We love the Beachbody products. <b>Love them. And still use them. </b></span></div>
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It's the most wonderful time of the year...so they say. Anyone else overwhelmed that Christmas is 3 weeks away? Friends, I haven't even started making lists of names and gift ideas yet. And we haven't set up a Christmas tree! Ahhh! If you have a special person or friend in your life and need a creative, not so ordinary gift, here are some of my top picks for you!<br />
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1. <b><u><a href="http://amzn.to/2AsFPm3" target="_blank">Mom Life Hat</a></u></b></div>
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Okay, this may sound a little strange, but I LOVED doing <b><u><a href="http://amzn.to/2AnTuNf" target="_blank">this foot peel</a></u></b>. I rarely ever have time to go to get a pedicure and this honestly was almost better. No, not as great as sitting with nothing to do but get your feet rubbed, scrubbed, and polished, but the end product was just as good or even better. </div>
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Gift one of <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2AnTuNf" target="_blank">these foot peel kits</a> </b>and throw in a pair of super soft socks with maybe a book or a candle. Just what the busy and tired mom ordered!</div>
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Work with me here. I know this may not seem like the typical gift. But as a mom who puts any extra dollar it seems into sock or shoes or school fees for my kiddos, I would LOVE if someone gave me some health and wellness products. I have no problem with practical gifts I'll definitely use. These are our <b><u><a href="https://plexusworldwide.com/jessicanewland/products/plexus-xfactor-plus-multivitamin" target="_blank">new favorite vitamins</a></u></b> we take every morning.</div>
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With the dawn of the New Year brings the hope of a fresh start. Many people re-think their fitness goals for the new year but another area I love to re-think is the expectancy of a new year in God's Word. I've been drooling over <b><u><a href="http://amzn.to/2iJWwoI" target="_blank">this Write the Word Journal</a></u></b> from Lara Casey.</div>
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Okay ladies, have you jumped on the charcoal mask craze? How many of you have watched those crazy videos on Facebook of people trying to peel of a mask and screaming in pain? </div>
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So the other day Peter and I were in the car and he said, a little scoffing I might add, "Are you wearing fake eyelashes?" Ha! I immediately laughed and said I wasn't. My eyelashes are actually growing like weeds due to this amazing <b><u><a href="https://www.youniqueproducts.com/beautyatanyage/products/view/US-11103-01#.WiW1WrbMz_Q" target="_blank">Esteem Lash Serum</a></u></b> a friend I met online sent me. </div>
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Ladies, this stuff is legit! There's no way I'd ever put on fake eyelashes. But my own lashes looking longer and fuller? <b><u><a href="https://www.youniqueproducts.com/beautyatanyage/products/view/US-11103-01#.WiW1WrbMz_Q" target="_blank">Yes please</a></u></b>!</div>
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I'm well overdue for another life lately post. The last time I left you was a couple months ago when we were deep in the throes of Zachary's hip surgery recovery. I'm definitely happy to say those days are behind us! Zachary's hips have healed nicely and new bone is growing in where they cut and moved things around in there. He has had regular X-rays to re-check and we've been cleared to not go back to the see the surgeon for another 6 months where at that time they'll begin the talk about his follow up surgery. Yes you read that right - he requires another surgery approximately a year after the initial surgery to remove the plates and screws they have put in. </div>
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Recovering and re-gaining his walking and standing skills have been a bit harder that expected. He's re-learned to crawl but had some progress delays due to unexpected issues with his feet. We will be getting new foot braces next week to hopefully help his feet. </div>
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I am happy to say that we witnessed a little miracle this morning as he briefly stood on both feet! I quickly snapped the picture below before he knew I saw what he was doing. That's a HUGE little glimmer of hope in that picture. He'll get back to walking was eventually, I just know it. </div>
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While we're talking about Zachary, I'll try to quickly share our last couple of weeks. Zachary seemed to come down with a stomach bug on a Saturday night and by morning was showing significant signs of dehydration. Due to his kidney concerns, the kidney doctor quickly got involved and asked us to go to the emergency room. After several hours of fluids and lab work, we were sent on our way.</div>
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Unfortunately the dehydration didn't improve and we were sent back to the emergency room 2 more times that week before they admitted us for a 4 night stay. After other symptoms began presenting themselves, additional tests were run and we learned Zachary had C-diff. C-diff is a very nasty "super bug" that can be commonly caught by those frequenting a hospital or who have weakened immune systems after antibiotics. While C-diff can be quite hard on the kidneys, Zachary's kidneys seemed to have hung in there nicely. We're not exactly sure when or how he caught the nasty bug but thankfully with some strong antibiotics Z seems on the mend. </div>
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The only remedy to kill the nasty bacteria spores that can linger on a surface from months to a full year is bleach. Needless to say, I've been on a bleach disinfecting rampage and have even had nightmares about the pesky germs. </div>
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We are grateful God has protected Zachary's kidneys amidst a week of frustrating dehydration and the C-diff bug and we are pretty much staying away from people and germs for the next while. It's somewhat common for the illness to return and so we are being extra cautious to keep Zachary and his weakened immune system safe and healthy. When you have a kiddo that's extra fragile, many things are simply not worth the risks!</div>
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Needless to say life has pretty much revolved around Zachary's health for the past several months, but we are doing our best to make sure we find time with the other kids as well. They have all been so patient, caring, and helpful as we navigate what has been an unusually hard 4 months. </div>
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If I could give you one quick piece of advice whether you have a special needs child or really any other things in life distracting you, it's to not forget to make time for the others in your life who need you. It may mean saying no to others and other activities, but in this moment here and now the most important people we need to be pouring into are those 3 big kids right there.</div>
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Something fun? We found a gem of a hiking place yesterday. I have no idea why we've lived here for so long and have never ventured this this park. But it's now our little secret place that I have a feeling we'll sneak away to often. </div>
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I hope you have a great Thanksgiving week! We're looking forward to the "hopefully" quiet week ahead.</div>
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I'm so glad it's almost the weekend! So very glad. </div>
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Today I'm taking a break from <b><a href="http://www.jessnewland.com/2017/09/friday-favorites.html" target="_blank">Friday Favorites</a></b> to do a little Life Lately post. It's been quite a while since we've posted a <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZHqYl8ya3SumNT1XRQVuNw?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">Vlog</a> </b>or blog post about how life is going. We are still in recovery mode for Zachary after his double hip surgery, but we're down to counting the days until we are hopefully done with his annoying brace between his legs. Let me repeat - we are in a <b>single digits countdown</b> and I don't know who would be more excited, Zachary or Peter and I. Well, Zachary doesn't really understand any of this so I guess we're more excited. This has been a LONG SIX WEEKS to say the least. </div>
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I'm grateful for so much during these six weeks but we are definitely ready to move past all of this. For example, it is currently 8:53am on Friday morning and I have re-applied his brace approximately 10 times. He can now take the brace all the way off and just threw it across the room. Yep. This is my life.</div>
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Next Friday we will have Zachary's post-op appointment at the hospital. They will do X-rays to see how everything has healed and hopefully we will get the word to be all done with the brace and to start the process of learning to use those teeny legs again! I have no clue what that will be like for him or us but we're ready.</div>
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I guess I can't really share a Life Lately update without talking about the 2 new additions to our family. Two female snakes now reside in our home and that now makes 3 ball pythons. Exciting, right? Doesn't that make you want to come visit?!</div>
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I'm trying to be the supportive mama as Travis wants to work with reptiles for a living. I hate to admit it but I've almost felt a glimmer of compassion for these slithery things. What is happening to me?</div>
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Last weekend I had a date with a special guy. I think there's a longer blog post coming about all of this and the heart behind it, but Daniel and I had a super fun yet simple afternoon out. Just Mommy and Danny. He's the sweetest kid you may ever meet.</div>
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We have a brand new coffee shop just blocks away and it is quite tremendous. This picture right here is proof we have a nurse that is helping us a little bit now. I can sneak away and get some work done and sip on the prettiest of lattes. To be honest I was to the point of desperately needing a break and this did the trick. Hooray for home health nurses!</div>
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Have a great weekend, my friends. Hopefully next week you'll see an update from the hospital that we are leg brace free!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The mornings are </span>getting<span style="font-family: inherit;"> cooler and I pulled out my favorite hoodie this </span>morning<span style="font-family: inherit;"> when I walked Daniel to school. I just love the change in seasons. Isn't God so creative?</span><br />
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I don't think I need to say much with this one other than isn't this adorable? You can <b><u><a href="http://amzn.to/2x030W5" target="_blank">find it on Amazon</a></u></b>. Anyone else sneak out for a PSL at Starbucks this week?</div>
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I absolutely adore Shay Shull from the <b><u><a href="http://mixandmatchmama.com/">Mix and Match Mama blog</a></u></b> and am so excited for her <b><u><a href="http://amzn.to/2xF6g6d" target="_blank">newest cookbook</a></u></b> to release just in time for Fall and Winter. I'm definitely ready for some fresh new slow-cooker recipes. Shay's book <u><b><a href="http://amzn.to/2gLoAqy">Simmers</a></b></u> releases October 3, you can pre-order it now <a href="http://amzn.to/2xF6g6d" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">HERE!</a> I have no doubt it will be filled with tremendous recipes.</div>
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We are definitely a board game family. Our idea of a perfect Friday night is popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee, and the 5 of us surrounding the kitchen table playing a game. We pulled out Aggravation last week and the kids just can't stop! This actual board was one we had when I was a kid but you can find a new one <b><u><a href="http://amzn.to/2ey4zTv">HERE.</a></u></b></div>
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We're not quite there yet, but when the weather gets chilly and the kids want to hang out inside, we often pull out the gel pens and coloring books. <a href="http://amzn.to/2wJgq5W" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">THIS GEL PEN SET</a> with 100 pens is on sale on Amazon right now! </div>
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If you need a coloring book to go with those gel pens, how cute is <b><u><a href="http://amzn.to/2wJhJSo">THIS ONE</a></u></b>?</div>
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Pretty much anytime you browse online whether it's Instagram, Facebook, or an add on a website, cute t-shirts with fun saying are everywhere. I'm sure I'm not the only one to gravitate towards the cuteness. Hey - I have a shirt that says "Rock that Top Knot!" Any mom can relate to that one, am I right? </div>
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We have fallen in love with the clothing line <b><u><a href="https://nhimapparel.com/">NHim Apparel.</a></u></b> They aren't just a clothing line with an online shop and a store in the mall. They have a purpose and a mission and our family is 100% behind them. </div>
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Someone from the NHim store praying for us in the middle of the mall after just learning Zachary was going to have major surgery was a moment I will never ever forget.</div>
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If you're looking for something good for Fall to add to your wardrobe, check them out! Peter's Colorado NHim hoodie is his favorite.</div>
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"<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 15px;">To sum it up, we are a premium Christian clothing brand for men & women – promoting others to become everyday missionaries through casual conversations. These conversations can often happen over something as simple as a t-shirt or hat. We believe in being givers - giving back to build orphanages with a portion of the proceeds from every sale to give children a future filled with hope. We also are helping underprivileged families globally. </span></div>
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We accomplish all of this through high-quality clothing, pushing the envelope on creativity & design, and providing something for everyone. Our products range from our own unique and premium t-shirts, casual clothing, dresses, hats, accessories, jewelry, signs, candles and more. We also believe in the power of prayer, and we pray for our customers in store." </div>
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Peter's Grandma Jo holds an extra special place in my heart. Our family had the privilege to live with and care for Grandma for the final 3 years of her life. I'll never forget caring for Grandma on that final day of her life and sitting next to her as she took her last breaths. I still miss her terribly and not a day goes by that I don't think of her and smile.<br />
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Grandma and Grandpa were known for their gardening skills. Grandpa could grow tomatoes better than anyone I know and Grandma was known for her delicious zucchini bread. She made a TON if it! Here is Grandma's famous zucchini bread recipe that she had written in the back of her worn and delicate 1943 edition Joy of Cooking cookbook.<br />
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2 eggs<br />
1/2 cup oil<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla<br />
1 1/2 cups sugar<br />
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini<br />
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2 cups flour<br />
2 teaspoons cinnamon<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 cup nuts (optional)<br />
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Preheat oven ot 325 degrees.<br />
Blend together the wet ingredients (first 5).<br />
Gently stir in the dry ingredients and place in a greased loaf pan.<br />
Bake 40-50 minutes or until done.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Friday! Not only is it Friday, but it's a long holiday weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A long weekend here means my brother is coming to town to visit and Peter has an extra day off work.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Translation? I have help with Zachary! That deserves another *first bump* - and a hallelujah! I sit by that sweet kiddo almost 24/7 and re-adjust the straps to that wedge brace he's wearing roughly every 3 minutes. I haven't lost my mind yet, but we're close.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My first "favorite" is straight from the garden. Take a look at that bionic zucchini! Our garden is practically overflowing with delicious produce. I think that massive zucchini was ripe around surgery time but we were so busy we didn't even see it or pick it in time. I plan to shred that puppy and freeze the it for yummy zucchini bread.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you hopped on the Lipsense train yet? My cousin is a Lipsense Distributor and I gave it a try a few months ago. It took about a week for my lips to adjust but now I am absolutely loving it! I may live in comfy clothes and not do my hair much while I'm home every day with Zachary, but you'll usually find me with my lips on. This smudge proof stuff is the real deal! Even after a sweaty workout my lips looks the same. Check out my cousin Annie's FB page <u style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prettyfunctional.lips/" target="_blank">HERE</a></u> if you want to see what it's all about. Drop her a comment in her page and tell her I sent you! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm getting into this new groove of living in workout clothes. Honestly, unless it's a day our nurse is here, I don't leave the house and I simply live in comfort. In fact, I had a meeting at church the other night, put my jeans and thought "Yuck! This is so uncomfortable!" (This coming from a person who usually lives solely in jeans!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I told you <a href="http://www.jessnewland.com/2017/08/friday-favorites.html" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">last week</a> about the new supplements we have been taking. We've been so in awe with Peter's migraines leaving and the energy we have that we had Travis start taking them. Travis too suffers with migraines and the typical teenage tired and foggy brain. OH MY WORD people. I feel like I have a different kid! He's feeling good and his mood and energy has improved. As his mom I think this is quite tremendous! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This pro-biotic is called VitalBiome and we take it every morning first thing when we wake up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">VitalBiome is a revolutionary probiotic with clinically-demonstrated ingredients that help improve your health and your mood! Its exceptional formula delivers 8 diverse probiotic strains that reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, reduce GI distress, and rebalance your gut microflora, dramatically improving your health and happiness. I swear that it's helped our quality of sleep at night too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Send me an email at jessnewland@outlook.com or comment below if you want more details. You can also visit <b><u><a href="http://shopmyplexus.com/jessicanewland/" target="_blank">HERE</a></u></b> to learn more about it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm still so so grateful we gave these a try. We're now considering putting Kaylee on some of the vitamins as well. We've noticed that big of a benefit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Did you catch </span><a href="http://www.jessnewland.com/2017/08/egg-roll-stir-fry-bowl.html" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">this recipe</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> from earlier this week on my blog? Peter and I have had this stir fry for lunch at least </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3x this week. It's so good and super quick. <b><u><a href="http://www.jessnewland.com/2017/08/egg-roll-stir-fry-bowl.html" target="_blank">Check it out!</a></u></b></span></div>
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I was beyond excited to share <a href="http://www.jessnewland.com/2017/08/how-to-support-weary-friend.html" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">this post</a> with you all this week. We have felt so loved and cared for during the long recovery with Zachary. So many of our friends and family have reminded me the importance of a personal touch and a simple gesture. I hope you'll read my post <a href="http://www.jessnewland.com/2017/08/how-to-support-weary-friend.html" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">How to Support a Weary Friend</a> and share it with anyone you think might benefit! </div>
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I sat in the hospital cafeteria sipping a steaming cup of coffee. It felt like my stomach was in my throat and per my personality, I was trying to be tough and fight away the worry and tears. Peter sat next to me and we felt heavy and motionless. </div>
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We had just watched our tiny special needs boy be wheeled away on a giant twin sized hospital bed. He was currently being sedated for his 4-5 hour long surgery.</div>
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As we were attempting the casual small talk with my parents to keep our minds busy, my sister found us in the cafeteria pushing a stroller and carrying a gift bag. She handed me a bag filled with simple items as a "hospital survival present" including snacks, lip balm, a face mask, Emergen-C, 2 rolls of toilet paper, and more! They were simple gifts that were exactly what parents who were about to spend a week in the hospital would need. </div>
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Isn't it funny how at just the right moment even a small gift of toilet paper can mend a heart and touch a weary soul? It's true!</div>
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While we ride out the rest of Zachary's recovery from surgery at home, the exhaustion level is at an all time high, the laundry may be piling up, but our heart keeps getting touched again and again by loving hands. </div>
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This journey so far has made me really re-think the personal and caring touch. Stepping outside of the modern social media comment and taking the extra time to send a text, make time for a phone call, grocery shop and make a meal, write a note to send in the mail, and offering to help with errands can mean so very much. </div>
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Here are some practical ideas to go back to the basics and help that friend of yours who may be tired, weary, and just in need of a friendly gesture whether your friend lives near or far.</div>
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Maybe it's flowers, a simple survival care package like my sister handed me, or a Starbucks coffee. If you live nearby, don't be afraid to knock on the door and offer a cheap and simple gift with a hug. Spending the long days at home can get very lonely. You don't have to stay long. Just stopping by for 5 minutes can lighten a soul for the rest of the day.</div>
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Last week while I was sitting with Zachary, my phone rang. A dear friend had taken a break from her day to call and check up on us. We talked for maybe 10 minutes, but I got off that phone call feeling loved and encouraged. My tip? Don't be afraid to interrupt! If I was busy and couldn't answer the phone, I would have let it go to voicemail. But I would have listened to my friend's voice later on that voicemail and have been just as encouraged. So maybe in addition to the typical Facebook or Instagram comment, pick up the phone. Make a call and simply leave a voicemail if you have to! </div>
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Texting is a great option if you're in a rush. Drop a simple text or encouragement. That works too!</div>
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I was surprised how thick the bundle of mail felt on Wednesday when I opened our little mailbox. I was surprised to see 5 cards in the mail from an Aunt of mine. She had taken the time to purchase, write in, and mail cards for each of my kids and also Peter and I. She slipped in a gift card to Chick-fil-a for each person individually and wrote a thoughtful note to everyone. I smiled as I watched my kids each open and read their card. </div>
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You guys, you can purchase cards at the Dollar Tree for $0.50 each. Lets get back to sending an encouraging note in the mail. I can't even really tell you how much that meant to our family. </div>
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Make someone smile and send a note of encouragement in the mail!</div>
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We have been so blessed with family and friends providing dinners for us during this long recovery period. At first I felt funny and guilty that friend were bringing us meals even though it wasn't me personally who had surgery. But let me tell you - this has been a tremendous help. I'm running on very little sleep and spend my days continuously at Zachary's side. Knowing I don't have to muster up the energy to cook for my family has been a tremendous weight off of my shoulders. </div>
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Live far away? Send a gift card for a restaurant! Just yesterday we ordered food from Jimmy John's with a gift card from family members all the way in Michigan. Getting those sandwiches delivered was such a blessing and treat! </div>
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If you don't know, you can order gift cards to almost any restaurant on <a href="http://amzn.to/2vgBdjF" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</div>
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Just click <u style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2vgBdjF" target="_blank">this lin</a><span style="color: #134f5c;">k</span></u> and see for yourself. Surprise and bless a tired friend today!</div>
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I feel like I keep giving examples from my relatives in this post, but they have shown so much love even from far away. On surgery day and the days to follow, another Aunt of mine would send me a text message in the morning with an encouraging Bible verse. Another friend of mine has multiple times typed out her prayer for us into a text message. I may have been busy and didn't always get the chance to respond right away, but I did read those messages and trust me, they meant so much. </div>
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Find a verse, type out a prayer, or just send a message of encouragement. </div>
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A gesture that literally takes maybe 2 minutes can be huge.</div>
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<i><b>My challenge to you? Take the extra minute to be a friend and make someone's day. Today!</b></i></div>
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<i>Curious about our journey? Visit our <b><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZHqYl8ya3SumNT1XRQVuNw" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></u></b> where we post updates.</i><br />
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I am always looking for quick and healthy lunch recipes. Peter works nearby and shows up at home for lunch daily but he doesn't have a ton of time. We have both fallen in love with this quick and easy lunch that takes literally minutes!</div>
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The last time I made this stir fry I used fresh cabbage from our garden, but typically I just keep a bag of shredded cabbage and carrots on hand. </div>
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For the chicken, I usually keep a bag of shredded rotisserie chicken in the freezer. Sometimes I shred my own, and sometimes I just buy it pre-shredded in the freezer section of the grocery store. It's already cooked and thaws so quick and easy in this dish. I literally just throw the already cooked chicken into the pan frozen!</div>
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Place the chicken and cabbage in the skillet stirring frequently. I drizzle a little soy sauce in while it's cooking. Once the chicken is heated through and the cabbage is wilted, I drizzle in a little more soy sauce and throw in the spices and sesame seeds.</div>
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I thought it'd be fun to bring back a Friday Favorites post. Life here is NUTSO as I spend 24/7 taking care of Zachary post-surgery. What better way to clear my head than to think of my favorite things! </div>
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I spend a lot of time in my comfy <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2wsdjlb" target="_blank">Ikea red chair</a> </b>next to Zachary's crib. He's like a little Houdini who can get out of his big wedge leg brace at a moments notice which means I can't leave his side. I picked back up this book I'd started a while back titled <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2wsk1Yq" target="_blank">The Lucky Few</a> </b>and I can hardly put it down. I've laughed and cried as I read Heather's words. She writes about finding God's best for their life in the most unlikely places. You'd love it! I suggest grabbing it on <a href="http://amzn.to/2wsk1Yq" target="_blank"><b>Amazon</b></a> as it's <a href="http://amzn.to/2wsk1Yq" target="_blank"><b>on sale right now</b></a>! </div>
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I know, I know, it's not the healthiest favorite of mine but let me tell you - the Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato is my favorite splurge and pick-me-up on a tired day. And I have a lot of those tired days lately! I can call it somewhat healthy because of the coconut milk, right?!</div>
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I'll follow up that sugary drink post favorite with my new favorite health and wellness supplements. Adding these probiotics and vitamins to our daily routine has literally rocked our world. </div>
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As you know, Peter and I have been trying to live a healthy and active lifestyle for the past couple of years - with great results! But adding these daily supplements to our routine has immensely changed how we feel. </div>
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Peter's migraines are practically GONE, we have energy throughout the day, and don't have the cravings we did. I'm blown away.<br />
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I'm joining a 7 day "gut health" challenge in September to learn more about these supplements and I can't wait to learn more about the benefits of taking care of my body from the inside out.</div>
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I'm so grateful we gave these a try. </div>
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And trust me - I was a skeptic!</div>
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While living in the hospital and then in survival mode at home, <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2w8ukyb" target="_blank">these Neutrogena face cloths</a></b> have become another favorite. They get off my makeup easily and leave my face feeling clean and fresh in less than a minute. Of course it's not my only skin care regimen but these days it's what I need!<br />
I've found they're much better priced on <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2w8ukyb" target="_blank">Amazon</a></b> than the store when you buy them in a bundle and of course save even more adding them to your Subscribe and Save order!</div>
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Lets be honest. I don't always have a moment to shower and don't leave the house much these days. Over the past couple of weeks I've grown to love wearing a hat and a braid. How cute is <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2vtKW1a" target="_blank">this one</a></b>? </div>
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Our <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZHqYl8ya3SumNT1XRQVuNw" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></b> is still alive and kicking. As we've been in this post-surgery exhaustion, we threw up a few "Insta-Vlogs" as I call them, taken from my Instagram Stories. It's quick an easy. Check them out! </div>
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We did pull out the real camera on Sunday and filmed a bit for you. We just love savoring these memories to look on for years to come. Pour a cup of coffee and binge on some <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZHqYl8ya3SumNT1XRQVuNw" target="_blank">Newland Chronicles</a></b> why don't ya. </div>
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Last week I sat in Zachary's room talking on the phone to my <b><a href="http://www.jessnewland.com/2017/08/10-hospital-stay-tips-for-special-needs.html" target="_blank">long time friend Kim</a></b>. She warned me of "hitting a wall" as it were with all I'm doing to care for Zachary and surviving on very little sleep. I remember telling her "I'm doing pretty good." And then the next day happened. It was like she knew exactly what was coming. I slumped over on the rails of Zachary's crib looking at him and sobbed. I was just so tired. Enter a new week - we made it to Friday - and we have a nurse starting! Today! </div>
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She'll be with us 2 days a week, I have no idea exactly what to expect, but as you read this we are getting to know what it's like to have nursing help in the home. I'm a tired mom who hasn't touched a lot of the housework in weeks. I'm sure there will be lots of catching up - and napping - and running some important errands I have had no time for. </div>
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Hi friends! I can't believe it's been 2 weeks already since I posted last that we were about to go in for Zachary's surgery. It's been an exhausting but good 2 weeks. Zachary's surgery was a success and we are now in the long recovery phase. He has about 4 weeks left in his wedge pillow/brace.</div>
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Zachary and I spend most of our day in his room - my trying to keep him from escaping the said wedge pillow and also keeping him happy and entertained. I can't say 6 year olds were made to sit or lay down all day. It's been a challenge. </div>
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I'm hanging in there - lots of sleepless nights waking up to tend to Zachary and now that he is feeling well enough and off his strong pain meeds he doesn't see the need to nap during the day. Cue the added yawns and extra cups of coffee for me. </div>
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We are SO very grateful for the love and care you, our family and friends, have shown towards us in the past 2 weeks. The texts, phone calls, meals, gift cards, etc. have meant so much and truly kept us going. </div>
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Thank you!<br />
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We pulled out the vlogging camera on Sunday and captured a "day in the life" of what recovery is looking like right now. </div>
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It's been flurry of activity around here this week and we leave for the hospital tomorrow! Between making sure the kids have all they need for school which is starting soon, planning meals and grocery shopping for the kid food next week when my mom is here, plus catching up on all the laundry, I haven't sat down a whole lot other than when I've been working my job.<br />
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Zachary had his final therapy sessions this week and we said goodbye to his therapist for the next 4-6 weeks. I'll admit I was a little emotional walking out of the therapists office. I think mainly because we have known about <a href="http://www.jessnewland.com/2017/08/surgery-is-coming.html" target="_blank"><b>this surgery</b></a> for so long and now it's finally here. I'm not quite sure I'm ready for all of this.<br />
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Monday will mark Zachary's 5th hospitalization and as I was thinking about "How to prepare for a hospital stay," I thought it'd be best to introduce you to one of my dearest and oldest friends Kim. As a teenager, she was more like my older sister. Oh the stories she could share. :) I'm pretty sure Kim was the one who taught me to TP a house. I'll never forget going with her family to drop her off at college and the trips to visit her in her dorm. Kim also inspired me in my walk with Jesus as a young stubborn teenager.<br />
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Thankfully social media has allowed us to stay in touch and both having special needs children has brought us back together amidst living thousands of miles apart. Over that past couple of years, Kim has spent, added up, almost an entire year living at the hospital with her daughter. If I could learn from anyone about hospital tips, she's the one to turn to.<br />
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<b>1. Ask about Ronald McDonald House room right away. </b><br />
These rooms are in high demand! It can be a few days to get one.<br />
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<b>2. Be a part of rounds every morning and don't be afraid to give your opinion. </b><br />
No one knows your child like you do!<br />
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<b>3. Take your own pillow/blanket for sleeping in the room.</b><br />
<b> </b>This is something I had never thought of. Duh! This is why I have friends to teach me these things! <br />
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<b>4. Take a few of your child's favorite things from home.</b><br />
We already have a list started of Zachary's favorite toys and blankets to remember. He LOVES his rotating star globe at night and you can bet that's going on the list too. Anything to make him feel a little more at ease.<br />
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<b>5. Take some of your child's tube formula if they are on it.</b><br />
<b> </b>Zachary and Kim's daughter are on a whole food formula called Nourish that they get through a G-tube. The GI doctor told me the hospital will "probably have it" but I'm not taking any chances. We'll be throwing a box of Nourish in the car with us just in case. Zachary is also on an obscure kidney medicine that we're taking some of just in case it takes them a bit to get it in the pharmacy. Definitely not something I want to risk going without.<br />
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<b>6. Ask if your favorite nurse can "primary" your child so that they will have your child every time they work.</b><br />
<b> </b>Once again, Kim to the rescue! This would have never crossed my mind.<br />
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<b>7. Take a walk outside every day.</b><br />
<b> </b>It will help you avoid "hospital psychosis" or going a little nutty from never getting out.<br />
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<b>8. Seek out healthy options for meals.</b><br />
<b> </b>Even bring your own healthy food! We will be bringing supplies to make our morning Shakeology and using the refrigerator in our hotel. Many hospitals have family gathering rooms on the hospital floors and will have a refrigerator you can use as well.<br />
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<b>9. Find out if the hospital has a gym that family members can use.</b><br />
<b> </b>You guys know Peter and I love working out and it's not just for our weight. It's a complete sanity saver for me. We will be taking our computer so we can do workouts online and will definitely track down a fitness room either at the hospital or the hotel.<br />
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<b>10. Reach out for and utilize your support system.</b><br />
This one is VERY hard for me. I'm a "do it all myself" and "I'm tough, I've got this" kind of mom. I'm already learning how much I'm going to need my "people" to get through Zachary's surgery and recovery. The special needs journey in general is a hard hard road. We can only do it alone for so long.<br />
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<i><b>If you are about to face a hospitalization with your kiddo or are suddenly facing an unexpected season in the hospital with your child, I hope you find these 10 tips to be sanity savers. Hang in there tired mama!</b></i><br />
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For those of you that don't know, in less than a week Zachary will be having surgery on both of his hips - a Bilateral Varus Derotation surgery to be exact.<br />
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I've been told the surgery will be a tough one and the recovery very long for our little man. Jesus, help us!<br />
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We'll get through it, I have no doubt. Again and again God has shown up with blessings from unexpected people - little nudges and reminders that God's got this and has his arms around our Zachary.<br />
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This week is a flurry of the usual work plus an added day of staff meetings but also I'm busy prepping everything else around here for our being gone for a week at the hospital. I know this week is going fly by.<br />
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The kids' summer is rapidly winding down and they will be spending the week here with my wonderful mama who is stepping in to take care of everyone else on the home-front!<br />
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Thanks so much for all of the love and prayers,<br />
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Welcome back to another Meal Planning Monday! I've been sitting here with my laptop, my phone (for entering my meals in My Fitness Pal), and a couple of my favorite cookbooks planning a new week of meals. </div>
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Peter's BIRTHDAY is this week! So yes, there will be an evening of sweets, but otherwise I've planned some healthy meals to get me closer to the end of May. If you don't know, Peter and I are in this little "lose 10 pounds in May" challenge and so far it's going great! *fist bump*</div>
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Here's a few healthy meal ideas for you this week!</div>
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To keep us on track, lunches will vary between grilled turkey burgers, grilled sweet Italian turkey sausages, or my high protein chicken salad rounded out with fresh veggies and Greek yogurt.</div>
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And TOMORROW (Peter's birthday) it'll be all about delicious grilled STEAK! Mmmmm!</div>
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Last week we celebrated 6 years with our amazing Zachary. The past 6 years have been filled with countless doctor visits, book draws, different tests, therapy appointments, and lots of emotions. The years have also overflowed though with countless laughs, smiles, moments of gratitude, and awe. Zachary is a fighter and has reached milestones many didn't think he'd ever meet. God has been so good to our family and our precious boy. </div>
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May 4 always comes with strange emotions for us. Zachary doesn't want a cake with candles, could care less about opening presents, and has no understanding for what all of the excitement is about.<br />
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<b>What May 4 is, though, is a day to celebrate the blessing of having Zachary in our lives. </b>We celebrate how far he's come and how far God has brought his tiny body in these short 6 years. You guys, he's gained so much weight compared to a year ago and is WALKING! A-ma-zing!<br />
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So how did we celebrate Zachary this year?<br />
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Zachary doesn't eat much at home other than soup and cottage cheese. (Thus we're so thankful for his G-tube!) He doesn't even like to sit at the table with us when we eat, so how could we even have a family birthday dinner? Why Chick-fil-a of course. His favorite!<br />
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We met Peter's family and some very dear friends from church at the restaurant. We had balloons, Zachary got his fill of chicken, and survived the excitement and noise for a little bit...before Peter had to take him to the car and escape back to the quiet. Zachary can only handle noise and activity for short amounts of time. He's definitely a homebody who prefers just his little family of 6.<br />
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Here's the core of why I'm writing this post. Peter and I decided to do something a little different and unique this year and <b>celebrate our big kids</b> on Zachary's birthday. Being a sibling to a special needs child is not the easiest. Our 3 older kids are extremely patient, loving, helpful, and have put up with so much these 6 years so far. Our middle two kids have sat in plenty of waiting rooms and through long appointments. They've had to wait patiently to get a word in while I spent excessive amounts of time on the phone with doctors and nurses.</div>
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While his oldest brother is focusing on his final years of high school, Zachary can melt even the biggest kid of the family. The love 17 year old Travis has for Zachary is beautiful to see.</div>
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Our kids have put up with numerous moments where we had to give the majority of our focus to caring for Zachary. I hate to admit it, but sometimes they just have to get ignored. <b>Yet they never ever complain. </b>When Zachary does something new and exciting? They're just as proud and excited as we are. </div>
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On Zachary's birthday, we decided to turn the tables a bit and <b>celebrate our big kids. </b>We took the day as an opportunity to thank each of them and celebrate what amazing "Special Needs Siblings" they are to Zachary.<br />
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Each kid received a card from Peter and I with a special message just for them and a small non-birthday present from us. Since there isn't necessarily a Special Needs Sibling Day, we created our own! And I've heard from each of them how much our gesture meant to them.<br />
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This coming year doesn't look to be filled with all sunshine and roses with a major surgery later this year for Zachary. But he has the best big brothers and sister anyone could ask for to love and support him and us through it all!<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Travis, Kaylee, and Daniel - you're the BEST! You are the heroes in Zachary's life who don't get near the credit you deserve. </b><br />
<b><br /></b><b>Zachary is better because he has each of you!</b><br />
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This recipe is a keeper, folks. This is another recipe that has definitely earned a spot in our bi-weekly rotation. Not only did Peter ooh and ahh the <b>entire</b> time he ate, all of our kids loved it too. A healthy meal the kids also love? Winning!<br />
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