We certainly are feeling your prayers and good wishes. Just wanted to let you know that this is a good few days we have been having. I think I'm noticing some good signs with Keith's communicating improving, but it could be wishful thinking. He has been out on the scooter each day, finally going further. Yesterday, I turned around from getting the mail (which around here is quite far,) and there he was. It was like we could take a walk together except more like a run for me because he was booking to get home. That was funny =)
Like I said before, no need to leave comments on the blog unless you want to or course. I sense you are there reading the blog. Many of you confirm that when you see me in town and I thank you for it. The only thing that gets me down a little is when people tell me they aren't reading it. Just please keep that to yourselves =)
As far as what we need, we believe in prayer and with the bunch of you praying, I know they are heard. So keep on with it.
Practically speaking, however, I am learning more and more about Keith's non-dairy, gluten-free and organic diet and could use some help with food. I know it's hard because I too am trying to think of how I can help my friend and my ideas just seem "lame." What I've learned is that I can't or shouldn't just go in to a gluten-free store to buy most of my food because a lot of it is packaged and contains more sugar than he should have and a lot of other junk.
So how do you help? I don't know except to say just a little bit of organic carrots, bananas, apples, cherries, oranges, kiwi, pineapple or most fruit or vegetables or eggs would be so nice. I can't afford to buy Keith all organic foods yet though I try. Keith can have coconut milk ice cream (or ice dessert that they sell at Haggen) He likes most of the gluten-free cookies.
Also, any entree, breads or dessert is nice because I'm having a hard time feeding grand-kids or guests since I don't have that type of food around as much as I used. I still would like to be able of offer it to them. They shouldn't suffer .=)
And if you can't do any of the above, come by for a visit or game of Farkel. And if you can't do that, keep on, keep on praying.
Thank you so much for all of your love.
So many prayers, all the time!!! There are some amazing cookbooks out there that have only gluten free and non-dairy recipes. The Flying Apron Cookbook is a dessert and bread based one, but I did a search on Amazon and there are some great ones for entrees, as well. Think ethnic food (indian, thai--as they are mostly rice, lentil, and veggie based). And just replace any flour with brown rice flour, any dairy with coconut milk, rice milk, or hemp milk. Tempt is an excellent brand for hemp milk and hemp milk-based items. You know that brand of milk that carries "Rice Dream?" Well they've now started making "Coconut Dream" which is what I put in my coffee. And Coconut Bliss is a great non-dairy ice cream brand, for anyone who is wondering! When I get back from Canada I'll make some treats from The Flying Apron Cookbook and bring them over :) Until then, constant prayers for you :) p.s., check out www.swansonvitamins.com as they are having a crazy 2 for 1 deal on some great vitamins/supplements. I use their ultimate probiotic formula, coconut oil, and ubiquinol. Orders over $49 have free shipping until Aug 9, and if you use the promo code KINDLIFE at checkout you get another 10% off. -Chani
ReplyDeletePam, I read every one of your blogs now that I get them and think it is a wonderful way that you can share with us. Thank you for this information and I am SO GLAD and grateful that you've had some good days. Love you! Lori
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Chani. This is great info and I would love to talk more when you come by with one of those treats. Have fun in Canada. Come by even without the treat. "Hi" to Keith =)
ReplyDeleteOooh I forgot to mention Xylitol as a sweetener to replace sugar, as well! It has all sorts of benefits, actually, and is perfect in coffee and baking. -Chani
ReplyDeleteChani, I was wondering about Xylitol. Kristi told me what you said about it. Should it replace raw sugar which I just read has no nutrient value anyway?
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't check back until now! Yes, use it to replace all sugars. The only other form of sweetener I would recommend would be deglet noor dates, not medjool dates (too much sugar content) which you can blend up or reduce down with water in a saute pan for the syrup. :) Also, I have been using some amazing herb blends from the Amazon, which are well-documented by factual studies which you can find online or in their book, "The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs" by Leslie Taylor, ND. Here is a direct link to their Detox blend. Maybe you could recommend this site to your ND and see if she knows about it! If not, she might be fascinated.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.rain-tree.com/amazon-detox-support.htm
You could probably find it for a better price on another site, just google it and see what comes up. But all the good info is on their site linked above.
Oh but a note on xylitol--it's got laxative effects so start with only small doses (teaspoon or less a day) until your body gets used to it. :) The laxative effect should be helpful for the detox process anyway. :) --Chani