Anyone who has been confined to the hospital for even more than a few days will most likely at some point HAVE to talk about the food. It's not likely that you will hear from many patients about how GOOD the food is, either.
Around here, they have a selection of seven main entrees. You have your baked fish, baked chicken, dry roast beef, drier yet roast pork, soggy roast turkey, spaghetti with runny meat sauce, and coagulated macaroni and cheese with overcooked broccoli. Because I am on a pathogen free diet, I don't get offered any fresh fruits or fresh salads. Now, all of those who know me well, know I would much rather eat a big, healthy fresh salad than a quarter pounder with cheese any day, RIGHT? OK, maybe not before this, but today I would cross a polluted river barefoot if I could have fresh food when I reached the other side.
Well, today my sister-in-law Gwen got me the next best thing. An order of french fries! They came from the hospital grille and they are just those generic crinkled frozen potatoes, but with enough ketchup, did they ever taste good!
When I first got admitted, I counted the hours between the meals just as a way to make time pass; now, I count the hours between meals with dread at what I might be asked to choke down next. In the meantime, I have to have my tv remote very close by so I can change the channel quickly when commercials for Olive Garden, Red Lobster, The Outback, etc. come on. And I have to be extremely careful that I don't stop channel surfing on the Food Network.
My energy level is increasing each day since the second round of chemo finished on Tuesday. I was even able to go for a short bike ride this morning. It's true! I have a set of portable pedals and I rode for about 15 minutes this morning. There is a mural of a moutain meadow on one wall and I can stare at that and imagine I'm out for an early morning ride, surrounded by the fragrance of the pines and the ponds.
And, I want to share some personal good news. My oldest son and his wife are going to make me a grandmother for the fourth time in aoubt 7 months.
4 comments:
Debbye
It's hard to believe the things you are going through with the writings that you have posted!! You make my days go a little easier knowing that your sense of humor is bright as ever. I think of you often and pray for a speedy recovery. Take care and I look forward to more of your information.
Hi Debbye,
I am glad you are you are getting your energy back and was able to go riding in the "mountain meadow". I can tell you that it was probably much cooler and more enjoyable to ride there than outside in the 95 degree heat.
In my mind I can picture your face as you are looking at your food tray to see if it is going to be dry, soggy, runny, coagulated or overcooked!
Congratulations on having another grandbaby on the way! Being Grandma is just absolutely the best thing in the world!!
Tommorrow morning we are having our budget hearing and then a full day of Commissioners Meeting. It has been very busy and I am glad the budget is going to be done for another year.
Take care and I will keep you in my prayers!
Connie
Congratulations on the new grand baby on the way! I'm so glad you're doing so well! We are all praying for a speedy recovery for you here in Platte County. In the mean time, keep your chin up and your fingers typing because I really enjoy reading the accounts of your days! :)
Debbye
Ok this is my second try in doing the comment. See I still need your help Debbye!!! I am proud of you for riding the bike. As far as the food, I have started another diet and my meals sound like yours. Lets go have a taco!!!
I am excited about the new baby, they are so much fun. Mine was hear over the 4th for a short time. and no I did not spoil him, he has always smelled that way.
I am thinkg of you.
Susan
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