Friday, November 20, 2009

Friday Afternoon

Got home to find Pop resting in his recliner. He is tired of me handing him stuff to try. He won't drink Boost or Ensure. Someone recommended Carnation Instant Breakfast. So today at work we experimented some. Carnation Instant Breakfast mixed well with orange juice. We tried grape juice... YUCK! Tanya suggested we try coke, I was skeptical but it wasn't too bad. It kind of tasted like a melted coke float. Dad is not a milk drinker so mixing it with milk was out of the question. So all afternoon I have been mixing stuff and handing it to him to try. The orange juice mixture was a hit. He has almost drank the whole thing. I guess radiation affects your taste. He says he has a "funky" taste in his mouth and smells a "funky" smell continuously. I am still open for suggestions if any of you have any as an alternative to Ensure or Boost. It can't be too sweet. Sweet stuff is not settling well. Thanks again for all your prayers! Shannon

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  1. Hey Slim and family......just checked in to see how your world is turning. the more I read comments the more I wanted to read! along with smiles and tears. Then I kept hearing the Fruits of the Spirit....LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENTS, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF-CONTROL. Reading your words, especially when their is total raw bare honesty in them, is soooooo....heart rendering BUT also soooooooo refreshing. Our prayers are with you often and storming heavens gates. He hears and He answers. luv ya Charles and aggrevation. :)

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  2. Shannon - mom used to feed Jeff boost pudding. I don't think they sell it at the grocery store. She would get it at the pharmacy. They have different flavors, but I'm not sure how sweet it is. I would have to ask her.

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  3. We're sending prayers to you for a speedy and complete recovery. We know prayers work!! Missed you Friday morning @ the Truck Stop and stuck here @ home today but thinking of you and family, Sam. Keep on keepin' on!!! Sending love, Peg & Bob Alexander

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