Food-wise we have never eaten better. Tonight Sarah made Emily's recipe for chicken roll-ups and they were wonderful!
I think there is money to be made by doing private catering to hospital patients. I mean, if you could CHOOSE between these chicken roll-ups, or Clare's Greek pasta salad, or Heather's tortellini chicken soup and hedgehog with orange gravy (which I swear I was served one day in the hospital), wouldn't you pay a little extra? Honestly, the only thing the hospital kitchen has going for it is an endless supply of bendy straws and applesauce.
Of course the food isn't the only thing we will miss when Sarah leaves. It has been great fun to spend time with Ashton and Alvie. I know Ashton, especially, has missed his daddy, and I know Sean has missed his family. It will be great for them to be back together.
I'm sorry that I don't have very interesting things to blog about yet. My world has temporarily shrunk and become quite boring, but I will try to do better as I improve and get out and about more. I am making improvement. Yesterday, for the first time, I actually felt better. I am trying to do a little more for myself everyday, and I fully expect that I will be completely back in a week or two. In the meantime, I continue to be so grateful to my distant loved ones whose prayers and support have encircled me with love and comfort that I can physically feel, and for those who are close and have devoted so many unselfish hours to my recovery and care.
So...what do you think about my private hospital catering idea? Honestly, If Emily were to wheel a cart full of her cookies (or Jeremy a big tray of his cinnamon rolls) down the hallways of their local health emporium there would be such a mad rush of of flapping hospital gowns and bare bums you'd think you were at a streaker's convention. Think about it...
Sarah is awesome. I am nervous that I will have to fill some big shoes when whe goes home! P.S. Shall we have a Wii Party tonight? Chris and I will cater!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Sarah was there to help out. She is definitely the nurturer in our family. Times like this I really wish we weren't living so far away. I'm glad that you are slowly getting back to your old self. We continue to pray for you everyday.
ReplyDeleteLiv has begun to use YOU as an excuse whenever she's sad about anything. If she can't have a snack or can't watch a TV show she wants she starts mustering up the tears and says, "I'm sad for Grandma". I was touched the first time but after about ten times a day it loses its authenticity.
I'm g;ad you are feeling better, and now i know where your girls get their knack for witty writing. Muy Bien! (in honor of your mariachi post)
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ReplyDeleteThis is Charise White, Emily's sister in law. I was reading the blog and I had a few comments I hope you will find helpful. I heard about what happened from Mom through Em's blog and was sorry to hear it was so rough. I know from first hand expierence what it is like to wake up with a breathing tube down your throat and your hands strapped to the bed (which is really terrible since the only way you can communicate is by writing). It is really NOT a fun thing at all and most people have no idea. My thoughts are these, as a person who has had numerous health problems I have learned a few things or at least I hope so. It gives a much keener sense of how quickly life could change but also how much more important the gospel is in our life. You will also find that you are far more compassionate to others who go through similar challenges and need a supportive friend. I also believe the Lord wants us to trust in him completely and therefore shows us how quickly things change. As for a word of encouragement. The tiredness will get better and you won't wear out so easy before long. It is hard to believe how long it takes to get back into "normal life" after something like this but it will come. Too the medicines will go away and they may or may not determine what caused it but as you rightly said the Lord knows and I firmly believe he has his reasons for our trials. You are such a wonderful person. Keep your spirits up and know things will get better. I hope I have helped with my rambling and I want to thank you for all you do for us and for my brother. He is truly blessed to have Emily, and both you and Bill. Know that our prayers are with you.