tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post40163838673332639..comments2024-03-27T23:20:52.119-05:00Comments on I Wish I Lived In a Library: This Week in Our New Normal Katherine Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-70786440066877542632020-07-16T12:18:16.139-05:002020-07-16T12:18:16.139-05:00I'm so glad that the news on your son continue...I'm so glad that the news on your son continues to be positive. What a trooper he is! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-32496037223685487982020-07-14T09:12:28.671-05:002020-07-14T09:12:28.671-05:00You must be so proud of your brave boy! Kids can b...You must be so proud of your brave boy! Kids can be so resilient when it comes to upheaval and he sounds like he's coping great. I'm thinking about you all and hoping for a speedy recovery *hugs*chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-75369618322796099572020-07-13T19:57:29.117-05:002020-07-13T19:57:29.117-05:00I'm late to the responses, but my daughter and...I'm late to the responses, but my daughter and I really like the recipes found at thefamilyfreezer.com. She has a series of recipes that you make and freeze ahead of time (in gallon ziploc bags). The night before eating, you put the bag in the refrigerator. A lot of them are made specifically for crockpots. Many of them are also made from easy to use ingredients (for example, from sauces Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-73596118049807936472020-07-13T17:31:10.425-05:002020-07-13T17:31:10.425-05:00Loved reading how your boy is responding well to t...Loved reading how your boy is responding well to treatment and that are pockets of sunshine in this leukemia journey.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-32267616404202851182020-07-13T15:43:42.947-05:002020-07-13T15:43:42.947-05:00PS I'm so excited that my comment posted!!! I...PS I'm so excited that my comment posted!!! I haven't been able to post here for over a year and I can't figure out what's different that today I'm able to (several other blogs as well). Have a good week!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-56027529917971412542020-07-13T15:41:28.665-05:002020-07-13T15:41:28.665-05:00Try checking out Vicki's blog: http://irbratb...Try checking out Vicki's blog: http://irbratb.com/2020/07/12/sunday-reflections-sunday-salon-7-12-29/<br />She often posts recipes that sound easy and delicious. <br />You all are in my prayers.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-68104105530656524402020-07-13T11:48:33.174-05:002020-07-13T11:48:33.174-05:00I'm keeping you and your son in my thoughts an...I'm keeping you and your son in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad the treatment is going well. <br /><br />I'm a huge fan of just-a-few-ingredient meals. We often eat beans and rice. And that's all it is. Absolutely delicious, and the two form a complete protein. I also like eggs and bacon and other breakfast-at-night meals. Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-48260154403640305822020-07-13T08:17:00.891-05:002020-07-13T08:17:00.891-05:00Sounds like your son has a great attitude... that ...Sounds like your son has a great attitude... that in itself is such a blessing!<br /><br />Here's an easy recipe for chicken tamale pie using rotisserie chicken:<br />https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/chicken-tamale-pie-recipe-2107914?soc=sharepin<br /><br />And one for a simple taco salad casserole:<br />https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/taco-salad-casserole/<br /><JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-4898342605500514402020-07-13T08:05:46.342-05:002020-07-13T08:05:46.342-05:00That’s wonderful news, he sounds like a brave boy,...That’s wonderful news, he sounds like a brave boy, it is so much to go through as such a young age but it sounds like you are all coping amazingly well.<br /><br />No idea for cooking I’m afraid, my repertoire is very limited!<br /><br />Have a good week.Heather @ Random Redheaded Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687310913717863161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-89755337776806759132020-07-13T07:59:47.513-05:002020-07-13T07:59:47.513-05:00What a few weeks you have had. He sounds like a to...What a few weeks you have had. He sounds like a tough kid, and you are a tough mama. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers :) <br /><br />When my son was in the hospital I feel like we ate eggs for every meal, in every way imaginable. Also quick and easy are different pastas and now that it is summer you can throw some proteins and veggies on a grill, even just a small camping type crackercrumblifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717268437339860455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-70966377601196050612020-07-13T01:19:54.400-05:002020-07-13T01:19:54.400-05:00Hope this week goes alright for you and yours.Hope this week goes alright for you and yours.vvb32 readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924589941745430884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-13117722990272388712020-07-12T19:04:36.865-05:002020-07-12T19:04:36.865-05:00I’m glad things are going well and he has a good a...I’m glad things are going well and he has a good attitude about it so far. Have a great week! Enjoy the restaurants.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-9891125278772941552020-07-12T18:46:10.206-05:002020-07-12T18:46:10.206-05:00I am always amazed at how quickly everything can c...I am always amazed at how quickly everything can change, too, and when I ended up in hospital and then in this residential living center, I knew that feeling personally.<br /><br />I am sending positive energy your way, and it sounds as though you are surrounded by a really great team.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, and stay safe.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-21090710583843094452020-07-12T16:21:53.091-05:002020-07-12T16:21:53.091-05:00I'm thrilled to hear your son is handling it w...I'm thrilled to hear your son is handling it well with a good attitude. I don't know about what you have for cooking but stir fry allows you to use whatever meat / veggies you can get and serve with rice which is easy to digest and reheats well. If you have a grill, we like to do kebobs with meat chunks and whatever veggies or pineapple we have on hand. My daughter loves pasta and it Northwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183347776053575038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-21085561321293972402020-07-12T15:28:09.639-05:002020-07-12T15:28:09.639-05:00I am so sorry to hear about your son but I am glad...I am so sorry to hear about your son but I am glad to hear that he is in St. Jude's I hear so many good things about that facility and organization. Blessings on you and on him. For a few funnies you can visit my blog when, if you have enough time. No pressure. <a href="https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2020/07/sunday-salonwith-focus-on-good-news-and.html" rel="nofollow">My Sunday Salon</a>Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-3735804748832807372020-07-12T14:38:37.212-05:002020-07-12T14:38:37.212-05:00I'm so glad things are going well. My thought...I'm so glad things are going well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-69499343022660225602020-07-12T14:21:51.022-05:002020-07-12T14:21:51.022-05:00I think children are stronger in the face of adver...I think children are stronger in the face of adversity than we are most times. I'm happy the Tornado has kept his appitite. Give him some big squishy hugs from me. It's great that you were able to bring the cat. Pets are a great comfort. 💟💟💟<br /><br />Do you have a toaster oven and a hot plate, or just a microwave? Our stove doesn't work, so we cook a lot of pasta and rice in our La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-64321247262017550842020-07-12T12:46:06.258-05:002020-07-12T12:46:06.258-05:00So glad the news is positive - how impressive that...So glad the news is positive - how impressive that he is coping so well with all that is going on! I'm sure your amazing attitude and closeness means he can face anything with you there by his side. Thinking of you often and sending healing thoughts and prayers your way.xsjhigbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170715559210927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-28396517529659205292020-07-12T12:26:28.603-05:002020-07-12T12:26:28.603-05:00Kids often surprise us with how resilient they are...Kids often surprise us with how resilient they are. I have been thinking of all of you. Get a crockpot you can make wonderful easy meals without hoovering over the stove. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-62966840412332880102020-07-12T10:25:31.635-05:002020-07-12T10:25:31.635-05:00Sending you lots of Hugs!
Maybe a crockpot recipe...Sending you lots of Hugs! <br />Maybe a crockpot recipe would be best? they are usually meat, liquid and a packet of spices or something that freezes well. Michelle@Because Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726143709224948260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-66307821295475179002020-07-12T10:13:26.758-05:002020-07-12T10:13:26.758-05:00I'll send you some easy peasy recipes. Glad y...I'll send you some easy peasy recipes. Glad you are all togtehr and your son is taking this so well. Kids are resiliant but you never know how something like this will tolerated. He sounds like an amazing young man. Keeping you in my thoughts!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-40059277219003967522020-07-12T09:23:07.110-05:002020-07-12T09:23:07.110-05:00So glad to hear your update, Katherine! Happy tha...So glad to hear your update, Katherine! Happy that you guys are adjusting and your little Tornado is taking things in stride - along with the cat therapy. Ha! Will keep all of you in my constant thoughts and prayers. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-19752428794122582512020-07-12T09:12:45.342-05:002020-07-12T09:12:45.342-05:00I'm glad things are going fairly well for your...I'm glad things are going fairly well for your son and the family. I wish adults bounced back as quickly as children when setbacks happen in our lives.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-88224779072183279202020-07-12T02:11:34.982-05:002020-07-12T02:11:34.982-05:00How things change in a breath. Good that things ar...How things change in a breath. Good that things are going well - I was amazed when I saw the cat, but it looked like it adjusted well too! An important member of the family I think. Take care.Kathryn Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581790816548017087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-1298590603443028282020-07-12T00:27:56.356-05:002020-07-12T00:27:56.356-05:00It's amazing sometimes the resilience and cour...It's amazing sometimes the resilience and courage of children, and I'm glad to hear he's handling this so well considering the circumstances. Wishing you guys continued good news and positive outcomes, lots of prayers and well wishes being sent your way. Take care this week and be well!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.com