Quote Originally Posted by birdgirl73
Thanks, Toots. I just read her your comment about a gentle hug and she smiled and raised a hand. If she could say something understandable, she would, but that ability seems to have gone away now. Mostly just simple gestures.

She's not really eating much other than some applesauce and an occasional popsicle. I'm going to make your chicken soup tomorrow night if I get to the store on my way home and see if she'll take some of that. I think I may need to feed and nurture her more than she really needs to eat. Her body's stopping those basic functions like it's supposed to on the way to the end. The hospice folks have told us not to force it, but she nodded yes when I asked her about some soup and read her your recipe earlier this week, and so I'll let you know how that goes over. She seems mostly only interested in fluids, so I'm going to strain out some broth or maybe just some broth with a few noodles.

Much love to you, my friend. I'm going to go lie down in there in her room where I can doze and keep an ear out for her. I'll talk to you tomorrow and let you know how the Adventures in Chicken Soup go over at the Bird house.
Omgosh, and on this note I think I'll have myself a small cry and go to bed.
I have my memories too and they are vivid. I always say it's harder on those left behind because we can't see them. I believe they can see us and watch us. I absolutely believe I'd not be here now if my dad and whoever else weren't watching out for me 'specially in my "wild youth". We all need to believe and this is how I cope.
I have great joy in my heart that your sister responded to my hug and I'm keeping my fingers crossed on the soup. Buy some new cheesecolth and strain with that so no pieces get in and no odd smells too. I'll be making some too, right along with you.
I know you won't sleep but try to rest some and God be with your family, on call, for as long as needed. @---->---