I am a very lucky man

Ed1937

We have one daughter who has been a great help with her mother (my wife). She has been sick with coronavirus, as has her husband. So we haven't seen her for a while.

 Another daughter, a good cook, brought us stuffed cabbage, potatoes, green beans, and peach pie today. She said she would like to make dinner for us every Sunday! I did not refuse it.

I only wish the rest of you had it as good as I do.

Stuck in the middle

Color me green with envy, Ed.

Beachfan

You are, indeed, a lucky man, Ed!  I, too, am blessed with great kids and grandkids nearby.  Sometimes I feel bad sharing stories here as so many are struggling.  Life, even with Alz., is so much easier when everyone pitches in and gets along.

M1

All good stuff for keeping that glucose up Ed! Hope the medication thing worked out--miss my kids fiercely, am glad yours are close by. Fingers crossed for the Covid sufferers.

ladyzetta

Hi Ed,

I am sure you would like us to join the both of you for Sunday dinner,     what time will you be serving. It sounds so good and you are so lucky. You have a very sweet daughter.  

Hugs Zetta 

jfkoc

how wonderful to have something to look forward to every week...she sounds like a great cook!

Joe C.

Ed, No pork chops

Ed1937

Everyone is invited for Sunday dinner.

Judith, she brought a pork tenderloin last week, with potatoes, green beans, and fried apples. I told her I didn't realize she was such a  good cook. She told me she watched her mother cook for years, and she was an excellent cook until late 2019. Then she stopped cooking.

Joe, there's nothing wrong with your memory.

abc123

That's so nice Ed! Good for you and DW.

PS I remember the pork chops too.

billS

Ed that's great to hear you have such positive support from your daughters. Nothing like good comfort food to ease the stress and brighten one's day.

Crushed

I saw my younger daughter on face time  with her two kids for an hour.  She is a busy lady. She is also a Maryland assistant Attorney  general. 

 Her younger daughter  has Lamb Shaffer Syndrome .    "Lamb-Shaffer syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay, intellectual disability, poor expressive speech, and mild dysmorphic facial features. Additional variable skeletal abnormalities may also be present" That lovely little girl  takes a lot of parental effort 

  My older daughter has three boys and is a Ful time FDA scientist  (all 5 grand kids are under 1 to 8 years old.   They live only 3 miles away and I can see them outdoors.

 Usually I would cook for them but there is no food sharing during Covid.  

   So I treat to delivered dinners.  I am also a lucky man. 

eaglemom

Good for you Ed. Now, I'm wondering what we'll be having next Sunday?

eagle

Donr

Ed and Crushed have said they are a lucky man. How about some more lucky men and women.

Mint

Very nice thread. Thank you

CStrope

I have to admit I am a terrible cook!  So I am very lucky that my son doesn't mind living at home, he is an amazing cook. It is great that he is home for the emotional support he can offer too.

sandwichone123

I will say Ed sounds a lot like my dad, who often says how lucky he is. I am lucky that my dad is healthy and independent, and I have an afternoon away once a week when I go to his house. I told my dad that when things get worse here, he'll have to start coming to my house on Thursday afternoons.

I am lucky that, although my grown son left home a few years ago, he came back and gives me practical and emotional support. I have told both my guys that I do not do all the "women's work" in the house. While I like to cook, I do not do dishes or plan dinner, so I'm very lucky that someone else usually picks up those aspects!

Diane

SSHarkey

Family! I’d feel so lost without them. Right now connecting is all virtual but it still makes me feel close. You’re so right, Ed. We are blessed indeed.

Arrowhead

I am too, but for different reasons. After 4 1/2 years, my wife loves people just as much as she always has. Although she has given me a few problems to over come, she is not as hard to live with and to take care of as some of the ones I have read about. I am her sole caregiver, yet I have a network of people in position to help if I ever need it. I feel for those who are having major problems with those they care for. I hope it gets better for them.

debriesea

i am also very fortunate that we are living in our daughter’s “Grandma cabin” across the driveway from her. She and her family are very supportive and feed us dinner almost every night. Our son and his family are 10 minutes away and also supportive.
Both our kids saw me falling apart as my DH cognitive abilities slowly declined and came to my rescue, helping me to simplify my life. They said they are more concerned about me and want me around for the long run. My Mom passed at age 97, sharp as a tack.
This sight has been amazing to read and learn and prepare for the future. Thank you all!