To turn the corner: to pass the critical stage; to get by the worst point; hence, to begin to improve, or to succeed.
All things considered, yesterday was a pretty good day for us and it felt a bit like Sam turned a corner. We took a little field trip to a newly opened natural foods market in the “strip district” called Right by Nature and then a quick stop at Trader Joes for some Mahi Mahi.
Sam has always been interested in food – he’s one of those people that live to eat. I can remember when we were first together that even sandwiches tasted better when he made them. He just has a knack for food. So, you can imagine that not being able to eat has been a bit of a trauma for him and so now he is working his way through this issue one meal at a time.
So, the field trip was a way to brighten his day. He picked up an eclectic mix of things to try including fish sticks, tater tots, pate, scrapple, lobster ravioli, chocolate mochi, and blue cheese stuffed olives. The quantity he can consume is still small, but how about that smile?
Today will probably be a rest day for him. He has stepped down again on his meds and that tends to make him tired and he’ll need to rest a bit. But it feels like progress.
The amount of saliva that Sam generates is still minimal – which is the reason it’s hard for him to swallow and eat foods, so if you remember him in your prayers, please pray that the medication he is taking will begin to work. He’s not seeing any benefit yet, but it’s only been a few weeks so there is still hope.
On a sad note – a church friend, Chuck Stauffer, has died. Chuck was an inspiration to Sam as Chuck suffered with constant pain from a back injury too, but lived his life with tremendous grace. Our deepest sympathies go out to Marge and their family. We will continue to lift them all in prayer.
All things considered, yesterday was a pretty good day for us and it felt a bit like Sam turned a corner. We took a little field trip to a newly opened natural foods market in the “strip district” called Right by Nature and then a quick stop at Trader Joes for some Mahi Mahi.
Sam has always been interested in food – he’s one of those people that live to eat. I can remember when we were first together that even sandwiches tasted better when he made them. He just has a knack for food. So, you can imagine that not being able to eat has been a bit of a trauma for him and so now he is working his way through this issue one meal at a time.
So, the field trip was a way to brighten his day. He picked up an eclectic mix of things to try including fish sticks, tater tots, pate, scrapple, lobster ravioli, chocolate mochi, and blue cheese stuffed olives. The quantity he can consume is still small, but how about that smile?
Today will probably be a rest day for him. He has stepped down again on his meds and that tends to make him tired and he’ll need to rest a bit. But it feels like progress.
The amount of saliva that Sam generates is still minimal – which is the reason it’s hard for him to swallow and eat foods, so if you remember him in your prayers, please pray that the medication he is taking will begin to work. He’s not seeing any benefit yet, but it’s only been a few weeks so there is still hope.
On a sad note – a church friend, Chuck Stauffer, has died. Chuck was an inspiration to Sam as Chuck suffered with constant pain from a back injury too, but lived his life with tremendous grace. Our deepest sympathies go out to Marge and their family. We will continue to lift them all in prayer.
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Okay here is the link for the minestrone soup recipe.
http://www.familyoven.com/recipe/Minestrone-Soup/24362
if it doesn't work, let me know. This was probably not the best way to send it but I, as I am sure you are, are so strapped for time, I thought, I am reading her blog I better give her the soup recipe. We just finished a huge batch of it. I will keep praying for you both.
Nancy
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