Hi all! It's been a while since I have written a word as so much has happened to consume my life over the last couple of months; and the saga is not one I would care to repeat.
The condensed version is that as it became evident that my almost 96-year-old mother was no longer able to live on her own, my life was consumed with hospital visits, a rehab facility and finally placement of my mother into a long-term care center. The period of adjusting to my mother's new life was a journey for both of us. But the most arduous task of all was getting my mother's home ready for sale. There were storage places in her small house that I never knew existed. And who knew my father had squirreled away every fan and air conditioner they had ever owned as well as every broken toaster?
I worked for two plus weeks straight getting everything cleared out. Without the help of my friends and my husband I know that I could not have done it. We sold the house quickly and closed last week.
Phew!
But as crazy as those two months were, every day I would come home and cook dinner. I guess there was something comforting in performing that task. So here is a glimpse at some of the things that went on around here.
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| A birthday bouquet |
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| Salmon packets with spinach and oranges |
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At one point during the craziness our son and his girlfriend blew flew in for a wedding.
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| A giant salted caramel macaron from Laduree on Madison Avenue |
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| And a gigantic bowl of pork belly ramen noodles at Ippudo in NYC |
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| A bowl of mussels |
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| Grilled chicken thighs with lemon, garlic and rosemary |
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| Cinnamon breakfast toasts cooling |
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| Memorial Day Weekend |
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So many delicious looking pictures! That macaron looks heavenly!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by. I had never seen a such an enormous macaron. It was delicious.
DeleteOh, Michele. You have been through a lot. Cooking is something that brings me comfort, too. Take care of yourself. xx, Denise
ReplyDeleteThank you for your thoughtfulness, Denise. For weeks it seemed as if I couldn't breathe and was running on sheer adrenaline.Things are leveling off, but who knows what's around the next corner. I am trying to live in the moment as best I am able.
DeleteOh dear, what a very difficult time for you and your mum. I hope she settles and finds happiness. My mother in law has found a new lease of life in her new sheltered accommodation. Sending you love from afar. K x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kath.She is adapting better than I had hoped.I miss reading about your goings on. Hope the sewing is going well!
DeleteI work in Elder Law so these issues are familiar to me, and I know how much time and emotional energy they take. Glad you are back.
ReplyDeleteStacy, thanks so much. Emotionally and physically draining for sure.
DeleteMichele, thanks for sharing your condensed version. No doubt it has been a stressful time, but you took charge and accomplished a lot. I hope your mom will enjoy her new surroundings. What a blessing that you sold her home so quickly. The salmon/orange dish is a beauty. Enjoy some good food and drink, and take good care.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy. Your thoughtful words are much appreciated.
DeleteLove that no matter what is going on in your life that you are can turn to cooking and beautiful food for solace. And reward. Take care of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Val, I appreciate that.
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