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LAST WEEK RECAPPED
Every week has been trying lately for the past 6-7 weeks, but this past week in particular was one of the worst. We began Monday with 8 hours at the hospital and an ER doctor that I will be filing a formal complaint against. Getting decent healthcare shouldn’t be so hard! My stepdad was in for the whole week and after many doctors, a palliative team and discussions he will be coming home hospice later today. All further treatment and testing has been canceled 🙁
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
We’ve been unseasonably hot and under heat advisories this past week. Yesterday topped at 101° and today is supposed to be 98°, but by Thursday we’re supposed to be back down around normal in the high 70’s. Fortunately the night time is still getting down into the 50’s.
ON MY MIND
Doing hospice with grace and a dysfunctional blended family. I guess that statement says A LOT as well not enough. It’s also difficult for me because of my immunocompromised standing. I can do A LOT of things… cooking, patient advocacy, errands, phone calls, but…the whole process of hospice is on a case by case basis and needs to tailored around the patient in my opinion. The health care in this county is still atrocious, and MANY of the doctors should be barred, but I have to admit the palliative care switching to hospice has been quite efficient.
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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- LAUNDRY & CLEANING WOW I’m actually caught up! Except for the deep clean I’m doing on our bedroom in pieces.
- GROCERIES & ERRANDS I do need some groceries later today. I also have an eye doctor appointment on Wednesday and a hair appointment on Thursday. I have the Eagle’s shopping to do on Wednesday and am glad to be free of any cooking duties this week 😀
- PROJECTS & TRAVELS We’re still doing any traveling while everything is up in the air with my stepdad, but hubby has taken on a couple projects for a friend rebuilding her chemical station for the bar sanitizer at our local favorite dive bar.
- RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING I’m trying to develop a menu to make my stepdad happy while still staying within his nutritional needs while on hospice.
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DVR/TV TIME
WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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- The House with a Clock in its Wall, The House on 92nd Street, Airport, To Catch a Thief
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READING TIME
I’m still trying to finish Forest Trap but continue to fall asleep quickly!

FUNNIES

MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
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6/9 MONDAY
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6/10 TUESDAY
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6/11 WEDNESDAY
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6/12 THURSDAY
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6/13 FRIDAY
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6/14 SATURDAY
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6/15 SUNDAY |
DINNER
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MYRA’S FLANK STEAK, ONION CUCUMBER SALAD, SMASHED GARLIC POTATOES
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SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS, GLAZED CARROTS and SALAD
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MARRY ME CHICKEN, BUTTERED NOODLES and PEAS
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POT ROAST SMOKED HAM, CORN on the COB, SLICED TOMATOES
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SLOW COOKED BEEF, MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY
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BABY BACK RIBS, MAC SLAW & BAKED BEANS
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DESSERT
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
My spring flowers are finally making an appearance and I’m wondering what the story behind the feathers is 😀

INSPIRATIONS

LIFE TIP

HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP

RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- MAC SLAW

- MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE CANNOLI CUPS

RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
