Thank you for your prayers. I'm still in pain, but it is getting better, little by little. I'd appreciate your continued prayers. We are going to have to decide if I need to see an oral surgeon if my mouth does not improve soon.

This week we have the first child's birthday in our family with that child living elsewhere. It is also the end of the birthday season in our family.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Pancakes (Gluten-free and Vegan Peanut Butter Pancakes for Jerome) with Raspberry Syrup, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Chicken and Beef Tacos, Salsa, Fruit Plate
• Monday
  Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs (Scrambled Chickpeas for Jerome), Plums, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Italian Sausage and Potato Bake, Bread (Gluten-free for Jerome), Fruit Plate
• Tuesday
  Breakfast: Potato, Pepper and Onion Hash with Ham, Pears, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Braised Moroccan Style Chicken, Basmati Rice, Fruit Plate
• Wednesday
  Breakfast: Steel Cut Oats with Pears and Cinnamon Sugar (Grain-free Granola with Coconut Milk Yogurt for Jerome), Tea and Honey
  Dinner: Instant Pot Black Beans, Rice, Fruit Plate
• Thursday
  Breakfast: Fried Ham, Potato Pancakes, Fruit Plate, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Leftovers, Salad, Fruit Plate
• Friday
  Breakfast: Peanut Butter and Honey on Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Fruit, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Chickpea Wraps (Gluten-free Wraps for Jerome), Chopped Salad, Fruit Plate, Peach Melba Pudding Cake*
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Polenta with Maple Syrup, Sliced Peaches, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Grilled Chicken Sandwiches (Gluten-free bread for Jerome), Chopped Salad, Pickles, Fruit Plate

What is on your menu this week? If you want a recipe, ask and I will provide it as soon as I can. If there are any starred recipes, I will follow up separately with a weekly recipe round up on Saturday.

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