AKathy's "What's For Dinner?" 8/4

She was so funny when we first got here. She was like "you're so beautiful! You're my baby!" and super enthusiastic but also very agitated. They rescheduled the swallow test for the afternoon but since they gave her a lorazpam for the agitation, it knocked her out and now they'll do it tomorrow.

One step forward and two steps back!

naby64 That is such a sweet pic of your pupper!

jeremysgirl I'm so glad you were able to connect with your DSD this weekend. I hope it opens lots of doors.

Our air quality here is the worst. It’s been all summer due to the fires in Canada headed down to the East Coast. It almost looks like someone was either using a grill or barbecuing something. It’s that kind of haze. There is a nice breeze so that helps but they advised everyone to pretty much stay inside if they could. Dinner is some ribs. I picked up from Costco that I froze. Probably some corn on the cob and I do have some blackberries that need to be eaten.

I just got home from the hospital and am cooking the other half of a huge steak I got at Whole Foods yesterday. I grabbed some sides as well so that will be dinner.

It's right across the street from the hospital so I'll be there pretty much everyday.

cadoodlebug, you are smart. It sucks to miss another crop, but Greece is more important.

You're nailing this thread hostess thing. Thank you.

leannec, I hope that you're feeling better.

Tearisci, Hospice is about comfort care and passing on your own terms. A feeding tube is invasive and comes with a host of complications. Not to mention, the surgical recovery is brutal. Hosipce patients aren't subjected to procdures. Tests and procedures don't make sense. Let her be free of all of that.

Its hard to go through the rallying and lows, but the kindest thing you can do for your mother is to let her body go while keeping her comforatable. The morphine will take away the pain and at a certain point they might start Ativan. No one can prepare you for any of this. You are a totally loving daughter. My heart breaks for you. Watching my mother die was agonizing. ((((HUGS)))).

jeremysgirl, sounds like a really bonding and informative trip. I'll be pinging you on Thursday. I'm so happy to hear about this progress.

Last couple days of the cruise. I will have an earful for you. I can't imagine cooking and cleaning. Lol.

I haven't lifted a dish or done a piece of laundry. Madame Scrapmaven is being spoiled rotten.