Thursday Thoughts

I am now going to dedicate this page to keeping loved ones informed starting with my mom's situation.

Mom was diagnosed with cancer in the liver on Canada Day (July 1, 2009). She is supposed to start Chemo-therapy but we haven't heard back from the doctor yet.

It has been an emotional roller-coaster: even more than usual! I think the biggest thing to deal with is the change in the amount of assistance she needs to carry out her daily routine. (My brother's kids are over until August 3rd and we are scrambling to keep up with them.) So far, not all her needs are being met. It is a work in progress.

She needs a wheelchair now and she needs assistance transporting herself to do nature's business. We have already made the mistake of thinking that sinse she could walk a few steps, she should be able to take those few steps back to the couch. Poor mom! Who knows how long she was trapped in there! (Don't tell her I told you this story.)

She is also not keeping food down. We are really scratching our heads trying to think of meals she can eat. The doctor says she can't have milk products and needs to reduce carbs. (So pasta dishes are out, bread is out, etc.) She is diabetic-so sugar is out. She is allergic to chicken and eggs; although, she can eat them once in a while. She can't seem to stomach any vegetables-including tomato sauce and few fruits. She is tired of having soup all the time. She doesn't want to be on a liquid diet...so where does that leave us? I can think of baked ham, salmon, steak, and gelato. Any ideas?

Even with the best foods, she may vommit because of the scent. So, now we are opening the windows during the food prep, cooking, and eating times.

In addition, it looks like I can use some cooking lessons...that will teach me to cook food the kids will like.

Let me know if you have level one or level two cooking ideas.



Even the foods I make don't seem to taste the same as when she makes them.