What we are eating and what's eating us.Wednesday!!

Even though it's not the best situation Jean it must be a load off your mind to have finally made the decision, and I'm sure it's the best decision you could have made.  Your mom will be fine because she will always have you.

Jean, you are a wonderful daughter,are you an only child??
I am happy you found a good place for your mom,I suspect your mom is a trooper too, and she will be ok.
Just rest easy and know you are putting your mom's interest first, that is what matters.
Be well, dear lady.

Linda,

You are so perceptive!  Actually, I'm not an only child, though I do behave that way.  I have a younger brother who is mentally ill and used to abuse my mom verbally and physically before I found out about it and took over her care.

Now I have a restraining order against my brother, who also abused me (long story).  He lives in Texas now so the threat is less, but every 2-3 mos, my brother calls with threats/abuse, and I have to hide Mom's location, because she is terrified of him, and at the same time feels guilty for not being a better mother (those are messages my dad gave her).  I keep telling her she did the best she could do in the cir****tances.

Thanks for your concern.  It means SO much to  me.  I have felt so alone, so often, since taking on my mom's care.  Only on OFF have I found people who truly understand and care what I'm going through...

Jean

Jean,I thought you were a good daughter,turns out you are a GREAT daughter, I am sorry your brother is ill.
There are many senior citizens who are abused. It is a pet peeve of mine.
You are strong,thank God.

Banded one week yesterday and today I start my slushies. 

B - oatmeal, plain
L - Spam spread with 2 wheat crackers (I know, but it's good!)
S- 1 oz LF cottage cheese sprinkled with FF SF cheescake jellow pudding
D - Pureed hamburger helper made with whole wheat noodles and LF Cr of mushroom soup, peas and lean hamburger
S- SF Jello Dulce de Leche pudding cup

My first food since surgery.  Wish me luck!

I LOVE   your tag line!! The best of luck as you go forth on your journey. Just take it slow,and listen to your new body..