Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Dinner for Larry and Martha
I think Penny's suggestion of a dinner schedule during Martha's week of Chemo is a good idea, as long as Martha will allow it. As we all know, she takes some pride in spoiling us by what she fixes us for our meals. Although she will deny it, she is rather particular about what is served and how it is prepared and served. In her current state, I don't think she wants somebody else to mess with her food preperation. I worry that she would spend more time fussing about what needs to be done to it to make it suitable for Larry (and Martha) than just eating and enjoying it. Do any of you know what their favortie resturants are? I may be more inclinded to order something for them or provide a gift certificate/card for something I know they like. On a related subject, what about clean up in the kitchen? In my 32 years of marriage, I have yet to load the dishwasher good enough that Judy doesn't come and rearrange it after I'm done. Amazingly, I manage to make it work when she is away from home but even with post-graduate degrees, I have yet to meet the "Packard" criteria. Point being, who is going to teach Larry how to properly do it? I suggest one of the Packard daughters! Roger
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Mom would rearrange my dishwasher also! It was my impression that Mom wouldn't be feeling good enough to get out and go to a restaurant during that week. Also, she mentioned that she's not likely to have much of an appetite (and certainly not to sweets), so knowing Mom she wouldn't want to "waste" the gift certificate on a day when she wouldn't eat much.
(ps Roger- Cindy Deals says hello. She retired from SW a few years ago).
Based on my conversation with her on Sunday, I think she would prefer that we wait and see how things transpire and stay in touch. She mentioned to me that Judy and several RS ladies had asked about bringing in meals this week and her response was "let's just wait and see what is needed." I think it is going to take a round - and perhaps two - of the chemo to really see how things go. I do think it's important that we stay in close touch during the week of chemo especially to see if she needs help or support in any way, including a meal, but I am hesitant to start swooping in with food that may end up going bad in the refrigerator. I don't think she wants it yet. I think the time will come when it will be needed but my suspicion is that there is going to be help other than meals - specifically visits, errand running and expressions of support that may be more necessary than food - at least for right now.
As far as the dishwasher goes, Dad has been loading the dishwasher for sometime. Tonight he Larissa and I cleaned up. Mom insisted on making enchilada loaf because she had 2 avocados to be used. I think she found out how taking and tiring that was. She had to stop alot to go rest on the couch. I think that taking food over is good. I've been doing that already, whenever I make something. She does have entree things in the freezer. She may say she doesn't need food but she would eat it if you send it and appreciate it.Later.
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