Omelet wrote:
> In article 7>,
> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>> On Sun 05 Apr 2009 09:06:13a, Serene Vannoy told us...
>>
>>> Omelet wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'll probably be losing dad soon based on the way things are going right
>>>> now, so other family is important.
>>> *sigh* I'm sorry, Om. I'm in that place with my mom, and there are no
>>> words for how much it hurts.
>>>
>>> *hugs*
>> Serene, I'm sorry to hear that things are not good with your mom. The hurt
>> is indescribable.
>
> Ditto.

Thank you both. I went to see her and she's SO THIN! I kept feeding her,
but that's not a perfect solution, either, because it hurts when she
eats. :-(

ObFood: But while I was in San Diego, I did get to eat real Mexican
food, so that was good.

Serene

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Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:06:13 -0700, Serene Vannoy
> > wrote:
>
>> Omelet wrote:
>>
>>> I'll probably be losing dad soon based on the way things are going right
>>> now, so other family is important.
>> *sigh* I'm sorry, Om. I'm in that place with my mom, and there are no
>> words for how much it hurts.
>
> {{{{{Serene}}}}}

Thanks, sweetie!

ObFood: Ordered pizza today (barbecue-chicken for the munchkin, beef and
onions for me and James) because I'm too sick to even think about cooking.

Serene

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"But here's a handy hint: if your fabulous theory for ending war and
all other human conflict will not survive an online argument with
humourless feminists who are not afraid to throw rape around as an
example, your theory needs work." -- Aqua, alt.polyamory

Jean B. wrote:
> Serene Vannoy wrote:
>> Omelet wrote:
>>
>>> I'll probably be losing dad soon based on the way things are going
>>> right now, so other family is important.
>>
>> *sigh* I'm sorry, Om. I'm in that place with my mom, and there are no
>> words for how much it hurts.
>>
>> *hugs*
>>
>> Serene
>
> <<<<<Serene>>>>>

Thanks, Jean!

ObFood: Um, let's see... anyone know of any recipes from Europe?

No, wait. I must have a food-related comment. Maybe I should just share
a recipe. He

Title: Corn Fritters
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Category: Breads
Rating: 5/5 stars
Source: _How I Feed My Family on $16 a Week_, by Jo Ann York (1975)

---
Ingredients
---
2/3 cup flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 8-ounce can corn, drained
1/2 cup vegetable oil or shortening

---
Instructions
---

1. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a 1 1/2-quart bowl.
2. In another bowl blend milk and egg. Add to flour mixture. Stir in
corn.
3. Heat oil to medium-high temperature in a large frying pan. Drop
batter by tablespoons into hot oil and fry until golden, about 4
minutes on each side.
Yield: 4 servings (about 8 fritters)


Serene

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humourless feminists who are not afraid to throw rape around as an
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In article >,
Serene Vannoy > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > In article 7>,
> > Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> >
> >> On Sun 05 Apr 2009 09:06:13a, Serene Vannoy told us...
> >>
> >>> Omelet wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I'll probably be losing dad soon based on the way things are going right
> >>>> now, so other family is important.
> >>> *sigh* I'm sorry, Om. I'm in that place with my mom, and there are no
> >>> words for how much it hurts.
> >>>
> >>> *hugs*
> >> Serene, I'm sorry to hear that things are not good with your mom. The
> >> hurt
> >> is indescribable.
> >
> > Ditto.
>
> Thank you both. I went to see her and she's SO THIN! I kept feeding her,
> but that's not a perfect solution, either, because it hurts when she
> eats. :-(
>
> ObFood: But while I was in San Diego, I did get to eat real Mexican
> food, so that was good.
>
> Serene

Serene, 4 weeks in bed refusing anything but the protein shakes I made
him and dad is starting to come out of it.

Do you want to try that route? I can share how I made them.

He's finally eating a couple of small solid food meals again and staying
out of bed more. :-)

Is there any way I can help?

Liquid food can work and that should not hurt her to consume?

Recipe: 1 cup vanilla flavored yogurt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 banana
2 tsp Vionate (a powdered vitamin supplement)
2 fish oil capsules to provide EFA's
2 scoops Whey Protein powder (provides 52 grams of protein).

Blend until smooth.

Dad consumed 1 to 1 1/2 of these per day. Each shake comes out to around
800 calories. He was totally sedentary so that was enough apparently.
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

Omelet wrote:

> Serene, 4 weeks in bed refusing anything but the protein shakes I made
> him and dad is starting to come out of it.
>
> Do you want to try that route? I can share how I made them.

Thank you! I'll see if she'd be willing to try something like this (but
without the dairy, because that's the enemy right now).

> He's finally eating a couple of small solid food meals again and staying
> out of bed more. :-)

Oh, I'm so glad to hear this! I actually wish I could get my mom to rest
a little. She's a huge dynamo, and is still working full time and
traveling and taking care of a teenager and and and...

>
> Is there any way I can help?

You've been very helpful. Thank you!

Serene

--
42 Magazine, celebrating life with meaning. Inaugural issue March '09!
http://42magazine.com

"But here's a handy hint: if your fabulous theory for ending war and
all other human conflict will not survive an online argument with
humourless feminists who are not afraid to throw rape around as an
example, your theory needs work." -- Aqua, alt.polyamory

In article >,
Serene Vannoy > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> > Serene, 4 weeks in bed refusing anything but the protein shakes I made
> > him and dad is starting to come out of it.
> >
> > Do you want to try that route? I can share how I made them.
>
> Thank you! I'll see if she'd be willing to try something like this (but
> without the dairy, because that's the enemy right now).
>
> > He's finally eating a couple of small solid food meals again and staying
> > out of bed more. :-)
>
> Oh, I'm so glad to hear this! I actually wish I could get my mom to rest
> a little. She's a huge dynamo, and is still working full time and
> traveling and taking care of a teenager and and and...
>
> >
> > Is there any way I can help?
>
> You've been very helpful. Thank you!
>
> Serene

Ok then, might try the protein powder, (go to GNC or similar store and
check the body building MRP's (Meal replacement powders)). Some of them
can be mixed with juice or water, and many are fortified.

Try small amounts at first to see if she has a preference.

FAR far better than "Ensure" or "Boost".
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:36:10 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>4 weeks in bed refusing anything but the protein shakes I made
>him and dad is starting to come out of it.

Om, that's great news!

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:36:10 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >4 weeks in bed refusing anything but the protein shakes I made
> >him and dad is starting to come out of it.
>
> Om, that's great news!

Thanks Barb. :-)

Now I can enjoy him for a little longer at least...

He actually ate twice yesterday.
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.