Guest guest Posted November 17, 2002 Report Share Posted November 17, 2002 Bonnie, Probably the easiest thing that you can do is to use jars of baby food meat. They are unsalted and don't have any seasonings, but you can add what you want for flavor. Try garlic or onion powder, sage to chicken, thyme, etc. Mixed dishes like spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, lasagna, casseroles, etc. are especially easy to blend and are tasty. Don't forget about other protein sources like eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, egg or tuna salad (finely chopped). Puddings and custards also have lots of protein from the milk. When you make cooked cereals, cook them with milk instead of water, to get extra protein. Just some thoughts.. . . Dolores HE'S HOME > I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. > > DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. > HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. > I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? > > WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. > > NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. > I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. > > THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. > > LOVE > BONNIE & DON > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Don & Bonnie, Glad to hear that Don is making a recovery and that he is home. You always feel much better at home and in a relaxed and comfy place. With the holidays coming you make sure you take it at a slow pace..........Tell the kids to come over and put the tree up!....Well again God Bless you both............Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Bonnie & Don, Hip, Hip, Hooray! I'm very happy to hear that Don is home, and stronger, and feeling so much better. Have you tried using gravy when you puree the meat? I cooked at a nursing home for awhile, and we used several different liquids, like gravy, broth, or even 1/2 & 1/2. That gets the consistency real good, plus adds to flavor. I've pureed everything from sausage gravy to pizza! Good luck, take care, and our prayers continue to be with the two of you. I hope Don wasn't offended by my card, but you said to send a humorous one! It gave me a chuckle. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Glad to hear Don is home Bonnie. May you be given the strength you need in all you do for him. He is fortunate to have such a devoted and caring wife. Jo! HE'S HOME > I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. > > DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. > HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. > I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? > > WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. > > NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. > I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. > > THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. > > LOVE > BONNIE & DON > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Bonnie & Don: Great to hear that Don's back home and feeling better! Both of you take care. Jen L. Ottawa, Canada -- HE'S HOME I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. LOVE BONNIE & DON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Bonnie I'm so happy to hear Don is doing better! It sounds like you both have yet another tough adjustment to make. I'm sorry about that.But it sounds like your Christmas will be a little cheerier that you've got him home and doing okay! Peace and may all be auspicious, Ohm Ma Ni Pad Me Hum " May all beings have freedom from suffering and the causes of suffering HE'S HOME I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. LOVE BONNIE & DON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Bonnie I'm so happy to hear Don is doing better! It sounds like you both have yet another tough adjustment to make. I'm sorry about that.But it sounds like your Christmas will be a little cheerier that you've got him home and doing okay! Peace and may all be auspicious, Ohm Ma Ni Pad Me Hum " May all beings have freedom from suffering and the causes of suffering HE'S HOME I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. LOVE BONNIE & DON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Hello Bonnie and Don, Glad to hear the good news that he is home and doing so well. I to am fighting the same problem with the food thing. We did have a visit to the nutritionist the other day and she was of great help. Our biggest problem is with weight loss. So if this is also a problem then I can send you some of the recipes that she give us. As far as the meat thing is if weight is not a problem as far as gain it goes then I would suggest lots of gravy on it after the blender. Also I have a little food processor that seems to work better for the meats rather then the blender. Just let me know if you would like the recipes that I have here will be more then glad to send them. Shirley (Michigan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Bonnie, I am so happy that Don got to come home. You take care and not do to much. Jane Anne King HE'S HOME I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. LOVE BONNIE & DON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 Dear Bonnie, I am so happy that Don is at home. All my prayers and best wishes are with you. If you put some soft spice in his food may help. All my best Yuksel HE'S HOME > I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. > > DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. > HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. > I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? > > WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. > > NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. > I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. > > THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. > > LOVE > BONNIE & DON > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS DOLORES, THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING. I MAKE CHICKEN SALAD, EVEN RUN A BIG MACK THROUGH THE BLENDER. I SURPRISED HIM WITH THAT ONE. HE DIDN'T LIKE PUREED BEANS AT ALL. I DO SEE THAT THE PLATE DOES LACK COLOR. I ALWAYS FIGURED THAT GOOD COLOR MEANS BALANCED DIET. SO HOW DO I ADD GREEN???? I DO USE V-6 FOR A VEGETABLE. THANKS BONNIE HE'S HOME > I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. > > DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. > HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. > I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? > > WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. > > NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. > I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. > > THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. > > LOVE > BONNIE & DON > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS DOLORES, THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING. I MAKE CHICKEN SALAD, EVEN RUN A BIG MACK THROUGH THE BLENDER. I SURPRISED HIM WITH THAT ONE. HE DIDN'T LIKE PUREED BEANS AT ALL. I DO SEE THAT THE PLATE DOES LACK COLOR. I ALWAYS FIGURED THAT GOOD COLOR MEANS BALANCED DIET. SO HOW DO I ADD GREEN???? I DO USE V-6 FOR A VEGETABLE. THANKS BONNIE HE'S HOME > I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. > > DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. > HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. > I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? > > WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. > > NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. > I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. > > THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. > > LOVE > BONNIE & DON > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS DOLORES, THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING. I MAKE CHICKEN SALAD, EVEN RUN A BIG MACK THROUGH THE BLENDER. I SURPRISED HIM WITH THAT ONE. HE DIDN'T LIKE PUREED BEANS AT ALL. I DO SEE THAT THE PLATE DOES LACK COLOR. I ALWAYS FIGURED THAT GOOD COLOR MEANS BALANCED DIET. SO HOW DO I ADD GREEN???? I DO USE V-6 FOR A VEGETABLE. THANKS BONNIE HE'S HOME > I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. > > DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. > HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. > I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? > > WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. > > NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. > I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. > > THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. > > LOVE > BONNIE & DON > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 I/2 & 1/2 I HADN'T THOUGHT OF THAT - THANKS BONNIE Re: HE'S HOME Bonnie & Don, Hip, Hip, Hooray! I'm very happy to hear that Don is home, and stronger, and feeling so much better. Have you tried using gravy when you puree the meat? I cooked at a nursing home for awhile, and we used several different liquids, like gravy, broth, or even 1/2 & 1/2. That gets the consistency real good, plus adds to flavor. I've pureed everything from sausage gravy to pizza! Good luck, take care, and our prayers continue to be with the two of you. I hope Don wasn't offended by my card, but you said to send a humorous one! It gave me a chuckle. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 I/2 & 1/2 I HADN'T THOUGHT OF THAT - THANKS BONNIE Re: HE'S HOME Bonnie & Don, Hip, Hip, Hooray! I'm very happy to hear that Don is home, and stronger, and feeling so much better. Have you tried using gravy when you puree the meat? I cooked at a nursing home for awhile, and we used several different liquids, like gravy, broth, or even 1/2 & 1/2. That gets the consistency real good, plus adds to flavor. I've pureed everything from sausage gravy to pizza! Good luck, take care, and our prayers continue to be with the two of you. I hope Don wasn't offended by my card, but you said to send a humorous one! It gave me a chuckle. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 I/2 & 1/2 I HADN'T THOUGHT OF THAT - THANKS BONNIE Re: HE'S HOME Bonnie & Don, Hip, Hip, Hooray! I'm very happy to hear that Don is home, and stronger, and feeling so much better. Have you tried using gravy when you puree the meat? I cooked at a nursing home for awhile, and we used several different liquids, like gravy, broth, or even 1/2 & 1/2. That gets the consistency real good, plus adds to flavor. I've pureed everything from sausage gravy to pizza! Good luck, take care, and our prayers continue to be with the two of you. I hope Don wasn't offended by my card, but you said to send a humorous one! It gave me a chuckle. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS JEN, CANADA , HIMMMMM I HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR THAT COUNTRY. DON IS FROM PELEE ISLAND, ONTARIO I SURE HOPE I CAN GET HIM UP THERE AGAIN AND TO LEAMINGTON TO SEE HIS BROTHER AND AUNT. LOVE CANADA, BONNIE & DON HE'S HOME I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. LOVE BONNIE & DON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS JEN, CANADA , HIMMMMM I HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR THAT COUNTRY. DON IS FROM PELEE ISLAND, ONTARIO I SURE HOPE I CAN GET HIM UP THERE AGAIN AND TO LEAMINGTON TO SEE HIS BROTHER AND AUNT. LOVE CANADA, BONNIE & DON HE'S HOME I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. LOVE BONNIE & DON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS FLORA, I GUESS WE ARE HAVING THANKS GIVING AND CHRISTMAS SINCE WE CAN'T GET DON INTO THE KIDS HOMES WITHOUT A GANG TO DRAG HIM UP THE STEPS. OUR DAUGHTER IS DOING MOST OF THE COOKING, DON'S ORDERLY SAID HE WOULD REARRANGE THE FURNITURE AND PUT THE TREE UP AND I WILL RECRUIT OUR SON TO PUT UP THE OUTSIDE DECORATIONS. I THINK WE HAVE IT COVERED. I'M MAKING CHRISTMAS GIFTS SINCE WE CAN'T AFFORD MUCH THIS YEAR. I'LL BUY FOR THE GRAND CHILDREN BUT WILL BE VERY SELECTIVE. I SURE COULD HANDLE A FLORIDA CHRISTMAS. I AM ALREADY TRYING TO HIBERNATE. LOVE BONNIE Re: HE'S HOME Don & Bonnie, Glad to hear that Don is making a recovery and that he is home. You always feel much better at home and in a relaxed and comfy place. With the holidays coming you make sure you take it at a slow pace..........Tell the kids to come over and put the tree up!....Well again God Bless you both............Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS FLORA, I GUESS WE ARE HAVING THANKS GIVING AND CHRISTMAS SINCE WE CAN'T GET DON INTO THE KIDS HOMES WITHOUT A GANG TO DRAG HIM UP THE STEPS. OUR DAUGHTER IS DOING MOST OF THE COOKING, DON'S ORDERLY SAID HE WOULD REARRANGE THE FURNITURE AND PUT THE TREE UP AND I WILL RECRUIT OUR SON TO PUT UP THE OUTSIDE DECORATIONS. I THINK WE HAVE IT COVERED. I'M MAKING CHRISTMAS GIFTS SINCE WE CAN'T AFFORD MUCH THIS YEAR. I'LL BUY FOR THE GRAND CHILDREN BUT WILL BE VERY SELECTIVE. I SURE COULD HANDLE A FLORIDA CHRISTMAS. I AM ALREADY TRYING TO HIBERNATE. LOVE BONNIE Re: HE'S HOME Don & Bonnie, Glad to hear that Don is making a recovery and that he is home. You always feel much better at home and in a relaxed and comfy place. With the holidays coming you make sure you take it at a slow pace..........Tell the kids to come over and put the tree up!....Well again God Bless you both............Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS FLORA, I GUESS WE ARE HAVING THANKS GIVING AND CHRISTMAS SINCE WE CAN'T GET DON INTO THE KIDS HOMES WITHOUT A GANG TO DRAG HIM UP THE STEPS. OUR DAUGHTER IS DOING MOST OF THE COOKING, DON'S ORDERLY SAID HE WOULD REARRANGE THE FURNITURE AND PUT THE TREE UP AND I WILL RECRUIT OUR SON TO PUT UP THE OUTSIDE DECORATIONS. I THINK WE HAVE IT COVERED. I'M MAKING CHRISTMAS GIFTS SINCE WE CAN'T AFFORD MUCH THIS YEAR. I'LL BUY FOR THE GRAND CHILDREN BUT WILL BE VERY SELECTIVE. I SURE COULD HANDLE A FLORIDA CHRISTMAS. I AM ALREADY TRYING TO HIBERNATE. LOVE BONNIE Re: HE'S HOME Don & Bonnie, Glad to hear that Don is making a recovery and that he is home. You always feel much better at home and in a relaxed and comfy place. With the holidays coming you make sure you take it at a slow pace..........Tell the kids to come over and put the tree up!....Well again God Bless you both............Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS JO, I GOT A HOYER LIFT FOR HIM. I NEED SOMETHING TO MOVE HIM ABOUT WITH WEN HE'S TO WEAK TO WALK, OR GET UP. I HAVE AN ORDERLY FOR 4 HOURS A DAY. HE GETS HIM UP IN THE MORNING, AND PUTS HIM TO BED AT NIGHT. I KEEP MY DISHES CAUGHT UP OR HE WILL DO THEM, HE WILL ALSO DO MY WASH. HE MOPS THE FLOORS DAILY AND RUNS THE SWEEPER. BOY AM I GETTING SPOILED. HOME HEALTH FIGURES I NEED MY STRENGTH AND TIME TO SPEND WITH HIM. I AM THE ONE THAT IS FORTUNATE. I FOUND A WONDERFUL MAN TO SPEND MY LIFE WITH AND IT MAKES ME ANGRY THAT HE HAS TO GO THROUGH EVERYTHING THAT HE HAS. HE NEVER HAD A DAD AND HE WAS THE BEST DAD YOU COULD AS FOR AND ALSO GAVE TO THE COMMUNITY. HE WAS A SOFT BALL COACH FOR LITTLE GIRLS AND TEENAGERS. WE CAN'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT RUNNING INTO HIS GIRLS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS, BONNIE HE'S HOME > I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. > > DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. > HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. > I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? > > WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. > > NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. > I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. > > THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. > > LOVE > BONNIE & DON > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 THANKS JO, I GOT A HOYER LIFT FOR HIM. I NEED SOMETHING TO MOVE HIM ABOUT WITH WEN HE'S TO WEAK TO WALK, OR GET UP. I HAVE AN ORDERLY FOR 4 HOURS A DAY. HE GETS HIM UP IN THE MORNING, AND PUTS HIM TO BED AT NIGHT. I KEEP MY DISHES CAUGHT UP OR HE WILL DO THEM, HE WILL ALSO DO MY WASH. HE MOPS THE FLOORS DAILY AND RUNS THE SWEEPER. BOY AM I GETTING SPOILED. HOME HEALTH FIGURES I NEED MY STRENGTH AND TIME TO SPEND WITH HIM. I AM THE ONE THAT IS FORTUNATE. I FOUND A WONDERFUL MAN TO SPEND MY LIFE WITH AND IT MAKES ME ANGRY THAT HE HAS TO GO THROUGH EVERYTHING THAT HE HAS. HE NEVER HAD A DAD AND HE WAS THE BEST DAD YOU COULD AS FOR AND ALSO GAVE TO THE COMMUNITY. HE WAS A SOFT BALL COACH FOR LITTLE GIRLS AND TEENAGERS. WE CAN'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT RUNNING INTO HIS GIRLS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS, BONNIE HE'S HOME > I BROUGHT DON HOME FRIDAY. I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY THAT I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO LET YOU KNOW. IN FACT I HAVE OVER 300 E-MAILS TO CATCH UP ON. > > DON IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE WAS ABLE TO WALK A SHORT DISTANCE TODAY, HE WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO STAND BEFORE. > HE IS NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PEG TUBE OR HIS PUREED SOFT DIET. HE GETS HIS FLUIDS BY TUBE. > I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY FOR HIS MEATS AND THE FLAVOR IS NOT THE BEST AFTER THE BLENDER. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP? > > WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT SENT CARDS AND JOKES TO HIM. HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT YOU WOULD ALL DO THAT AND IT LIFTED HIS SPIRITS A GREAT DEAL. > > NOW WE HAVE HOME HEATH COMING IN TO CHECK ON US. I THINK WE HAVE A REVOLVING FRONT DOOR. THEY DID GET ME A HOYER LIFT SINCE HE IS GETTING SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO MOVE HIM. PRETTY SOON WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE EQUIPMENT. > I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WILL PUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP THIS YEAR. I HAVE TO FIND A SMALLER ONE. > > THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES. > > LOVE > BONNIE & DON > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 BONNIE, LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING IN CONTROL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. YOUR HANDY DANDY MAN SOUNDS LIKE HE'S NICE THOSE PEOPLE HAVE A PLACE RESERVED IN HEAVEN FOR THEM. THOSE HOMEMADE GIFTS ARE THE MOST THOUGHTFUL ONE....... MADE WITH LOVE! I DON'T KNOW PLS'ER UP NORTH DO IT WITH ALL THAT COLD I'D BE LIKE A TIN SOLIDER LET ALONE USE MY WALKER IN THAT SNOW. NO THANK YOU, a lot OF YEARS WE'VE HAD OUR AIR CONDITIONING ON AT CHRISTMAS. I'VE LIVED HERE TO MANY YEARS SINCE 1955 TO EVER MOVE. A FEW MONTHS AGO WE WERE IN HIGHLANDS NORTH CAROLINA AND AT NIGHT IT WAS 35 DEGREES...BURRRRRRR I HAD MY WOOLLIES ON BUT IT WAS PRETTY UP THERE THAT I DO ENVY.....GLAD THINGS ARE GETTING A LITTLE EASIER FOR YOU JUST KICK BACK A LITTLE ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITH THOSE GRANDKIDS........FLORA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 BONNIE, LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING IN CONTROL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. YOUR HANDY DANDY MAN SOUNDS LIKE HE'S NICE THOSE PEOPLE HAVE A PLACE RESERVED IN HEAVEN FOR THEM. THOSE HOMEMADE GIFTS ARE THE MOST THOUGHTFUL ONE....... MADE WITH LOVE! I DON'T KNOW PLS'ER UP NORTH DO IT WITH ALL THAT COLD I'D BE LIKE A TIN SOLIDER LET ALONE USE MY WALKER IN THAT SNOW. NO THANK YOU, a lot OF YEARS WE'VE HAD OUR AIR CONDITIONING ON AT CHRISTMAS. I'VE LIVED HERE TO MANY YEARS SINCE 1955 TO EVER MOVE. A FEW MONTHS AGO WE WERE IN HIGHLANDS NORTH CAROLINA AND AT NIGHT IT WAS 35 DEGREES...BURRRRRRR I HAD MY WOOLLIES ON BUT IT WAS PRETTY UP THERE THAT I DO ENVY.....GLAD THINGS ARE GETTING A LITTLE EASIER FOR YOU JUST KICK BACK A LITTLE ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITH THOSE GRANDKIDS........FLORA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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