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I am always looking for a snack that taste good and is healthy. If it is low in calories and can be ate on the run all the better. I found these great tasting Gnu Bars. They have flavor & fiber all in one bar. They have nearly 50% of your daily fiber and have only 130-140! What a great find! Not only are they good for you they come in some great flavors.
I loved the Blueberry Cobbler and the Banana Walnut they tasted so good. The other flavors were good too. Gnu Bars have 12 grams of fiber which is more than most fiber bars or cereals. Which is great when you are dieting because they help to create a sensation of fullness, known as satiety. They will help curb your cravings by making you feel fuller longer and therefore, eat less.
Who is Gnu Foods? They are a small company that makes all natural, great-tasting foods that help address specific nutritional needs and health conditions. It was founded in 2004 with the introduction of our first product, the Gnu Bar, a high fiber bar that promotes regularity and heart health.
If you are interested in trying these great tasting high fiber bars you can order them HERE online or you can them at many local stores like the Vitamin Shopee or New Seasons. You can follow Gnu Foods on Facebook and keep up with all that is new.
Becky Wade is celebrating her latest swoon-worthy novel, Undeniably Yours (Bethany House), with a Kindle Fire giveaway and hosting an Author Chat party on Facebook {5/29}!
One winner will receive:
A Kindle Fire
Undeniably Yours and My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 28th. Winner will be announced at the “Undeniably Yours” Facebook Author Chat Party on May 29th. Connect with Becky for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Becky will also share an exclusive look at her next book and give away books and other fun prizes throughout the evening.
So grab your copy of Undeniably Yours and join Becky on the evening of May 29th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven’t read the book, don’t let that stop you from coming!)
Don’t miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 29th!
My Review:
I really liked Undeniably Yours ~ Meg comes home to run her fathers business. She is now a major shareholder in an oil business. Her father had the idea that owning race horses was a good idea. He had spent a lot of money on them and Meg just wanted to get rid of them. Then she meets Bo who along with her father had a dream that the horse would make a lot of money. Something happens between Bo and Meg – you will need to read Undeniably Yours to find out what. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”I love kitchen products and recently I tried these great light weight knives from Ozeri. Looking at them you would think they were heavy but they are very lite and they work great! The Elite Chef Black Ceramic Knife Set includes 3 ultra-sharp 100% ceramic knives that slice through fruits, vegetables, and boneless meats with unmatched ease.
I used the knives last night and I was so surprised at how sharp they are or maybe how bad the knives I had been using were.
The handles fight perfect into my hand and made the cutting much easier. The set included a 3″ Paring Knife, a 5″ Slicing Knife, and 6″ Chef Knife. I used the paring knife to cut veggies for a salad and it made easy and fast to do. The blades are made of the purest ceramic which will keep it’s sharpness 10 times longer than traditional steel blades. The knives are weight less than half of the equivalent of a metal knife ~ reducing fatigue associated with preparing a big meal.
The Ozeri Elite Chef Black Ceramic Knives do not corrode, rust or leach metal ions from long-term exposure to moisture, oils and acids in common foods. They were so easy to clean – they just wiped clean after I used them.
I think these are the best knives I have owned and I am sure they will last for a long time. If you are interested in purchasing these Ozeri Elite Chef Black Ceramic Knives HERE.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
I found some great shoes that help you feel more connected to the earth called Juil™ . Not only are their shoes cute they help me feel better. Juil™has developed a new technology that helps you feel more grounded and closer to the earth. Traditional footwear, made with rubber or plastic outsoles may serve a comfort need for us, but it certainly doesn’t help us connect with the earth. On the contrary, it blocks the necessary flow of electrons into our body and prevents us from heeding the earth’s natural resource. By placing Energy Flow Technology™ (compound copper conductors) directly through the footbed and outsole of the sandals, Juil offers a direct conduit between our bodies and the earth’s surface. You are able to go about your day, in comfort, while heeding the earth’s reviving electrons necessary to sustain healthy, stable lives. Wearing these shoes is like going barefoot – and I love to go barefoot.
Here is the first pair of shoes I received – I really loved the color and the style but I have a wide foot and they didn’t fit quite right so I sent these back and got this pair. They fight perfect and feel great while I am wearing them. I loved the variety of colors that this style comes in, pink was the perfect color for me this summer.
Juil™ was created to enhance your wellbeing.
Juil™ mission is very simple – we want you to look better, feel better and be better™. This all starts from the ground up, wearing our unique and remarkable styles that provide you with your own special connection.
Here are some great features and benifits of wearing Juil™
Energy Flow Technology™ uses the earth to restore the balance in our bodies
Subtle arch support in step with the barefoot movement
Exclusive design allows your feet to move naturally while maintaining a snug fit
Ergonomically-designed footbed and uppers soften to fit the contours of your foot and allow for extended wear
I have noticed the more I wear my shoes the better they fit and the better I feel. I can’t tell you how happy I am I found these shoes. There are designs for both men and women. If you would like to order your own pair of shoes from Juil™ you can do so HERE.
Touch your toes to the power beneath your feet to balance the weight of the world on your shoulders. You can also stay connected with Juil™ on Facebook to keep up with all the new styles and colors.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
I love to try new products and I found something that is new to me – and is great tasting! Loeb’s Onion Crunch. It is great it comes in a shaker container so you can sprinkle it on anything you want ~ Salads, pizza, baked potatoes, pizza, just about anything you can think of. Loeb’s Onion Crunch® is a crispy, fried onion topping made from onions that are naturally low in carbs, low in sodium with no cholesterol and 0 grams of trans fat. Made from 100% real onions they are a great addition to your favorite foods and recipes.
I love to try new recipes too and I see there are bunch of recipes on Loeb’s Onion Crunch® site. I see a couple dip recipes that sound good and easy to make. Such as this one.
Easy & Quick – Onion Crunch® Dip
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Loeb’s Onion Crunch®
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp milk
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, salt and the pepper. In plastic bag place 1/4 cup of Loeb’s Onion Crunch®. Close up the bag and crush the Onion Crunch® by hand. Add the crushed onions to the bowl and stir to combine. Serve with chips, vegetables and crackers.
This is a one I will make the next time we entertain. Check out all the Recipes HERE.
You can purchase your Loeb’s Onion Crunch® right HERE online or at many local stores including WinCo, Costco, and Walmart.
Loeb’s Onion Crunch® have also offered to give one of my readers the cute T-shirt I have pictured here and a container of Loeb’s Onion Crunch®. You must be 18+ and have a US shipping address. Leave a comment on what you would put your Onion Crunch on. Extra entry for Liking Loeb’s Onion Crunch on Facebook and each way you follow Kaisy Daisy’s Corner. Giveaway ends Jun 10, 2013.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
I found a great tasting gluten free bar called The Gluten Free Bar or GFB. GFB partnered with a gluten-free chef and a gluten-free dietitian to create something that tastes great, uses just a few simple ingredients, and has enough protein and nutrition to make you feel awesome.
There are four great tasting flavors of the GFB bars to try. Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Cranberry Almond, and Oatmeal Raisin. My favorite was the Cranberry Almond. It was so moist and good. There are also many other good qualities about these bars.
They are Vegan
All Natural
Gluten-Free
Dairy- Free
Casein-Free
High Protein
Low-Glycemic
GFB also makes some great looking Gluten Free Bites in three flavors ~ Coconut Cashew Crunch, Dark Chocolate Coconut, and Chocolate Cherry Almond! All of these flavors sound great too.
Here is a little bit about the company and its background. “We’re Marshall and Elliott – two brothers with severe gluten intolerance. After a couple years of unsuccessfully trying to find a decent gluten-free protein bar, we decided that we could do better. We found some great partners to join us (Jeremy is our uber-talented chef and Ben is the operations ninja) and in 2010 we launched The GFB. Our mission is simple: make the world’s best gluten-free protein bar. We do that through a relentless focus on taste (we want The GFB to be something you look forward to eating) and ingredients (taste is important but what’s the point if you’re putting chemicals into your body?).” I think you will agree their bars and bites are great tasting.
If you would like to purchase The GFB you can do so HERE online.
Free Shipping to anywhere in the US for orders of $50 or more!
Try A Sample Pack: We’ll send you one bar of each flavor AND a coupon for $5 off a future order – all for only $10!
GFB has also offered one of my readers a Sample Pack of Bars. You must be 18+ and have a US shipping address. Leave a comment on what flavor you would like to try first. Extra entries for Liking GFB on Facebook and for each way you follow Kaisy Daisy’s Corner. Giveaway ends on Jun 10, 2013.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
I am always looking for new products that are good for you. I recently tried Rob’s Really Good Zero. What is Rob’s Really Good Zero? It is a line of drinks made by Rob.
Here is his story. ” I decided I wanted to be an entrepreneur, one of those guys who laid by the beach whilst their products sold like crazy. The reality is actually more exciting than the dream and I hope you follow me as I journey through this life. Its more exciting, like James Bond driving on hairpin turns in Europe, and wearing a tux to the casino.
Actually its clean up in Aisle 3, after I break a bottle of catsup as I bring boxes of my product to the shelf. It’s all happening and you react with the nimbleness of a river barge.
I am the founder of Pirate’s Booty and now you have Rob’s Really Good in your hand. I surround myself with very talented and exciting people and you are one of them. You’ve read this far so you must be fascinated.
I want to share my passion.”
I was sent three different drinks to try Coconut Pineapple Zero, Tart Cherry Zero, and the Cucumber Zero. This beverages have zero calories. I was very surprised to see that they had great flavor even though they had no calories. My favorite I think was the Tart Cherry Zero. It was really good. I did like all three.
In the line called Zero there three additional flavors.
Coconut Zero
Plum Zero
Grapefruit Zero
I think all of the flavors would be good. Rob’s Really Good also has another 5 drinks that have about 50 Calories per serving they are.
Blueberry Iced Tea
Half & Half
Peachy Keen
Cucumber Drink
Mango Mon
I think those would be good too all of these flavors would be good too.
Where can you get Rob’s Really Good? You can get them online HERE and a few local markets may have them. You can also get some great merchandise like t-shirts and hats. Like the shirt I was sent.
If you want to try a good beverage with low or no calories look for Rob’s Really Good. You will be glad you tried it.
When the biological father of Jessica MacAllister’s son decides to break their custody agreement, Jessica and her son visit her Uncle George for advice and refuge…
Following a year of grief, Evelyn Sweeney is finally ready to move on. Pondering her new path in life, her mind drifts to her first love, George MacAllister…
When the lives of these two women cross, they discover that one heart-shaped ring binds their stories together. But will the results be a rekindled faith and new hope, or will it lead them both back into the darkness they’ve fought for so long?
At the sound of his voice, Jessica MacAllister’s knees went limp and her palms grew moist. She sat down on the wooden stool near the kitchen counter and leaned her head on her hand, her elbow resting against the cold tile. Why was he call- ing? She hadn’t heard from him since he signed the papers relinquishing his rights to Jacob six years before.
“Jessi, you there?”
She fought the urge to hang up the phone. “I’m here.”
“I want to see him.”
Her heart beat a strange rhythm. She had prayed this day would never come. “Andrew, I—I—I don’t know,” she stut-tered. As a speech pathologist, she prided herself on her communication skills, but this man could trip her up regardless of her training.
“We can meet at a park. I’ll sit at a distance and watch.” The desperation in his voice was palpable. Jessica’s jaw clenched and her stomach churned. How could she trust that he wouldn’t rush up to Jacob and tell him that he was his biological father? Or worse, what if he wasn’t sober? His behavior when he was drunk could be . . . No.
She wouldn’t let a man who had no part in Jacob’s upbringing suddenly waltz into his life—especially someone who had shown her the ways of the world. But Andrew wasn’t entirely to blame. She’d given in.
“No. No, that won’t work.” Jessica ran her hand through her shoulder-length hair.
“How about a restaurant? I’ll eat at a separate table. I only want to see our son.”
Our son. Jacob was not their son. He was hers and hers only. Andrew wasn’t there for her when she was pregnant or gave birth. He’d never been there. Why the sudden interest now?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sherry Kyle is a graduate of Biola University with a degree in Communications, and a minor in Bible. Sherry is also a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature. She currently has three books in print, her award-winning book for tween girls titled The Christian Girl’s Guide to Style all about beauty, fashion, and character, Delivered with Love, her debut contemporary novel, as well as The Heart Stoneby Abingdon Press. Sherry and her husband have four children, three biological and one by adoption. She lives along the coast in central California.
At the sound of his voice, Jessica MacAllister’s knees went limp and her palms grew moist. She sat down on the wooden stool near the kitchen counter and leaned her head on her hand, her elbow resting against the cold tile. Why was he call- ing? She hadn’t heard from him since he signed the papers relinquishing his rights to Jacob six years before.
“Jessi, you there?”
She fought the urge to hang up the phone. “I’m here.”
“I want to see him.”
Her heart beat a strange rhythm. She had prayed this day would never come. “Andrew, I—I—I don’t know,” she stut-tered. As a speech pathologist, she prided herself on her communication skills, but this man could trip her up regardless of her training.
“We can meet at a park. I’ll sit at a distance and watch.” The desperation in his voice was palpable. Jessica’s jaw clenched and her stomach churned. How could she trust that he wouldn’t rush up to Jacob and tell him that he was his biological father? Or worse, what if he wasn’t sober? His behavior when he was drunk could be . . . No.
She wouldn’t let a man who had no part in Jacob’s upbringing suddenly waltz into his life—especially someone who had shown her the ways of the world. But Andrew wasn’t entirely to blame. She’d given in.
“No. No, that won’t work.” Jessica ran her hand through her shoulder-length hair.
“How about a restaurant? I’ll eat at a separate table. I only want to see our son.”
Our son. Jacob was not their son. He was hers and hers only. Andrew wasn’t there for her when she was pregnant or gave birth. He’d never been there. Why the sudden interest now?
When Jessica woke this morning, she planned to spend the whole afternoon with Jacob—alone. What right did Andrew have to show up in her life after she’d assumed he was long gone? He’d abandoned her when she needed him most. The wound hurt deep and it would take a lot more than a casual demand.
A fire burned in her belly. “The answer is no—”
“Mommy, who you talking to?” Jacob padded into the kitchen, softly clad in his dinosaur pajamas. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes.
“Is that my boy?” Andrew’s voice rose.
Jessica stared at her innocent son. Her hand shook and a lump lodged in her throat. She couldn’t tell Jacob who was calling, and she couldn’t tell Andrew the small voice he heard was indeed his son’s.
“Come on, Jessi, work with me here—”
A firm resolve flowed through her veins. She wouldn’t allow Andrew to worm his way into her son’s life. Not now, not ever.
“I’ve got to go.” She pressed the off button and hung up the receiver.
“Hungry, buddy?” On shaky legs, she swung around the counter. She hoped Jacob didn’t notice how rattled she felt.
“How about some pancakes?”
“With chocolate chips?” He hopped on a stool and grinned, showing the gap that once held a baby tooth.
Several months ago, she’d made his favorite pancakes for his birthday. And now, after receiving the unexpected phone call from his birthfather, she’d give Jacob anything he wanted.
“Sure.” She smiled back.
“Can we go see Uncle George today?” Jacob pleaded.
“Thought you wanted to spend the day with me.” A twinge of jealousy twisted her insides.
She chided herself, and then grabbed a mixing bowl from the cabinet. Uncle George had been through a difficult patch lately. If they could spend an hour or two visiting, it would make a world of difference to the older man.
“I’ve never seen someone without a leg.” Jacob’s eyes grew big and round.
Jessica cringed—neither had she. Why hadn’t she taken the time to visit her uncle before now? The answer made her pulse race. Fear. The smell of hospitals and rehabilitation centers turned her stomach. Glancing down at her hand, the heart-shaped stone glistened and caught the light filtering through the window. Uncle George had given her the diamond ring when he found out she was pregnant with Jacob to fend off any unwanted advances—or unwanted questions. He had said, “It’s hard enough being a single parent.”
“Can we, Mom?” Jacob’s voice interrupted her thoughts.
The phone rang. She recognized the number from moments ago. Andrew.
The phone rang twice more.
Jessica continued to gather the utensils and ingredients for the pancakes. Maybe if she ignored him, he’d go away.
“Can I answer it?” Jacob reached for the phone.
“NO!” She stopped him, and then clicked the off button of the answering machine before it could pick up.
“Who keeps calling?” Melissa, her roommate of a couple years, strode into the room. Her short blonde hair stuck out here and there, and her pink jersey T-shirt hung almost to her
knees over her navy sweat pants.
Jessica shot her a “don’t ask” look, and then gestured to her little boy. “Jacob and I are going to Santa Cruz today to see Uncle George.”
“Yeah!” Jacob hopped off the stool and thrust his arms in the air. He ran around the table like a speeding train pumping his small fists.
“Whoa, buddy.” Jessica caught him, wrapping her arms around his chest. “Jacob, listen. I need to talk with Melissa.
Why don’t you watch cartoons and I’ll call you when the pancakes are ready.” Jessica rubbed the top of his head, his soft, brown hair slipping between her fingers.
“Okay.” He ran toward the couch. On his way, he reached down and grabbed his favorite dump truck from the floor, and then huddled in the corner cushion of the sofa. Jessica flipped on the television, then motioned for her roommate to join her in her bedroom.
“What’s up?” Melissa planted her hands on her hips. “You’re acting strange.”
“It’s Jacob’s birthfather. I spoke with him this morning.
Jessica paced the room. She grabbed her purple terrycloth robe and slipped it over her shoulders. “I hung up on him. And now he’s calling again.”
“What does he want?” Melissa sat on the edge of Jessica’s unmade bed and covered her legs with the striped comforter.
“To see Jacob.” Jessica leaned against the wall, slid down, and landed with a thud on the hardwood floor.
“Has he ever been part of Jacob’s life?”
“No, and I won’t let him start now. When he found out I was pregnant, he made it clear he didn’t want anything to do with the baby or me. He even blamed me for sleeping around, saying the baby wasn’t his.” Jessica hugged her legs with both arms. “I wish I’d never gone to Mexico on that college trip. But I did.” She sighed. “My roommates and I wanted to celebrate. I knew better.”
“Celebrate what?”
“Graduation from Fresno State.” Jessica bit her lower lip.“We were seniors looking for a good time. That’s where I met Andrew.” She stared at the floor, wishing the memories away.
“Don’t be too hard on yourself. You have a beautiful little boy.” Melissa stood and meandered over to where Jessica sat.
Holding out both hands, she pulled her up. “From now on, I’ll answer the phone. I think Jacob’s waiting for those pancakes.”
Her roommate was never one to mope and she wouldn’t allow Jessica to either.
She cinched the belt of her robe. “Please don’t tell Jacob who called.”
“Never in a million years.” Melissa led her back to the kitchen. “So, when do you leave for Santa Cruz?”
“Right after breakfast.”
“It’s spring break. Why don’t you take the whole week? I’ll ward off any unwanted callers.”
With Jacob having time off from school, Jessica had cancelled all her clients. Her speech pathology business, SpeakEasy, would take a hit financially but she’d promised Jacob to spend time with him. Santa Cruz sounded great. Still . . . .
“But tomorrow is Easter and we planned a big dinner. I can’t leave you alone.” Jessica poured a cup of coffee and handed it to Melissa. “I bought more vanilla creamer. It’s in the side door of the refrigerator.”
“Don’t worry about me.” Melissa’s eyes danced. “A guy from work hinted he had no place to go.”
“Oh, I get it.” Jessica grinned. “Don’t let us get in your way.”
“It’s not like that, and you know it.” Melissa returned the tease. “I was going to ask you today if he could join us, but since you’re leaving town, I didn’t want you to worry.” She grabbed the creamer and poured a hefty portion into her coffee.
“If it makes you feel any better, I’m glad you’ll have company.”
“Where will you stay in Santa Cruz?”
“My uncle has a trailer. I’m sure we can crash there.” Jessica cracked two eggs into a bowl and beat them before adding the flour, baking powder, sugar, and milk to the bowl. “He’s going to be surprised to see us. I’ve been hesitating—didn’t want to scare Jacob. He’s never seen someone without a leg.”
Melissa took a swig of her coffee. “Jacob didn’t look scared to me. Are you sure you’re not the one who’s nervous?” She winked.
Jessica placed a small bowl of butter in the microwave.
“Okay, you got me there. I admit I’m scared. I can’t imagine my uncle, someone I’ve leaned on for strength my whole life, needing assistance. I’m glad the nurses at Pacific Coast Manor are available around the clock.” She stirred the batter gently, leaving small clumps of dry ingredients. “I almost forgot the chocolate chips.”
“In the pancake batter? It’s not anyone’s birthday.” Melissa opened the cabinet above the dishwasher and handed the bag to Jessica. “You really are worried about that phone call.”
Jessica nodded and let out a breath.
Melissa sidled up to her and spoke in hushed tones. “Remember, it’s not the end of the world. So, he wants to see his son. Are you sure that would be a bad thing?”
Jessica scrunched up her nose and looked directly at her roommate. “I’m positive.” She placed a frying pan on the stove and turned the heat to medium low before she added a handful of chocolate chips to the mix.
Melissa dropped a pat of butter into the pan. “Okay, if you’re sure, then I’m with you on this.”
“Thank you.”
“But promise me you’ll take this week to really think it through. Jacob needs a man in his life. And you haven’t brought one around since he was born.” Melissa sprinkled a few flecks of water into the pan. The drops sizzled.
“You forget. We’re going to visit my uncle. He’s the best role model I could ask for. No other man is needed.” Jessica poured circles of batter onto the hot griddle.
“If you say so.”
“Jacob, can you please turn off the television,” Jessica called. “It’s time for pancakes.”
“Buckle up.” Jessica glanced over her shoulder at her six year old. He sat in his booster seat between several suitcases, clutching his stuffed teddy bear.
“How long ’til we get there?” Jacob clicked the seat belt.
“About three hours, give or take.”
She couldn’t get out of her apartment fast enough.
Considering she hadn’t heard from Andrew in years, he’d suddenly become persistent. He must have done plenty of searching to locate her unlisted phone number. She’d been careful to keep her whereabouts a secret.
Melissa stood by the curb waving as Jessica turned the key. “Jacob, wave goodbye.”
“Why can’t Melissa come?” Jacob leaned toward the door and moved his hand back and forth.
“Because she has a special guest coming for Easter dinner tomorrow.” Jessica grinned.
No one should be alone on a holiday, including Uncle George. It had been at least two years since the last time they’d been together, and she hadn’t been with him much before that either, although they’d always stayed in touch. His ministry to the people in the Philippines had spanned decades. She knew he’d hoped to live out his days there, but his high fever and toe infection brought him back home to the States. No amount of antibiotics could cure the gangrene that set in or the hearing loss in his right ear. His left leg was amputated below the knee, and he was fitted for a hearing aid. And now, according to the nurses, he was becoming more and more withdrawn as the days wore on. Jessica could hear it in his voice every time she called.
After weaving through town to load her car with gas, she turned onto CA-180W toward CA-99 and drove her Honda Civic with the air conditioner on full blast. She flipped on the radio and sang along.
“Mommy.”
Jessica looked into her rearview mirror. “Yes?”
“I need to go potty.” He bit his lower lip.
Jessica let out a sigh and stared back at the road. “Didn’t I tell you to go before we left?”
“I forgot.”
“I’ll look for a rest stop. You may need to wait until we get to Madera.”
“How long is that?”
“Twenty miles.” Jessica glanced at him once more. Her son’s brows were furrowed, his lips pinched, and his arms were tightly wrapped around his stuffed animal. The life of a six-year-old was hard. She stifled a grin. If worse came to worst, she’d pull over to the side of the road.
“When we gonna get there?” Jacob whined.
This was going to be a long trip.
My Review:
I liked The Heart Stone. I felt for Jessica and how hard it was to raise Jacob on her own and then then his birth father wanting to see him after leaving when he found out that Jessica was pregnant. I was glad she decided to stay with her uncle for while to help her sort through her problems. Does Jessica open her heart again? You will need to read The Heart Stone to find out. I am sure you will enjoy reading it as much as I did.
I had another good week on Nutrisystem I lost 1 pound. I am always so happy to see the scale go down. I am a bit worried about next week – I am heading home to Wisconsin for a long weekend. That always means lots of family and lots of food. Friday night fish fry, family cookout, and who knows what else! It sure will be nice to see everyone.
One thing I know that has been helping me lose the weight that I have lost is the great tasting Nutrisystem‘s protein shakes I have ever morning with my breakfast. They are great tasting and help keep me full. The shakes have 15 grams of protein per shake.
They are easy to make pour in the mix add water and ice and shake. They came in 4 flavors Smooth Vanilla, Refreshing Coffee, Creamy Chocolate and Sweet Strawberry. I have tried all except the Strawberry as I am not a fan of them. My favorite I think is the Refreshing Coffee. I know that some people add flavorings to the shakes but I think they taste great the way they are.
The shakes include 15 grams of high-quality whey protein ~ including all nine essential amino acids to help you feel fuller longer. You also get as much calcium as a glass of milk! I don’t drink milk so this is a great way for me to sneak some calcium into my day.
Here is to everyone having a great holiday weekend – stay safe and have fun!
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I am always looking for a snack that taste good and is healthy. If it is low in calories and can be ate on the run all the better. I found these great tasting Gnu Bars. They have flavor & fiber all in one bar. They have nearly 50% of your daily fiber and have only 130-140! What a great find! Not only are they good for you they come in some great flavors.
