
Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.
I can't remember what the maximum character count was before, can anyone else? But anyway it wasn't very many so let's keep to that.
He is 65 and dealing with numerous medical issues. Even though we were close growing up he doesn’t share his feelings easily.
He is scheduled for surgery today. Other procedures and surgeries will be following.
My mind is going in different directions and I am consulting with my older brother about what needs to be addressed.
My older brother is not able to be with me at the hospital because of his own health issues.
I feel awkward about speaking with my brother about future care, yet I feel that it’s important. I love him but I do not want to be solely responsible for his care after he is released from the hospital.
I will do what I can to help arrange care for him. I have a feeling it will be a bit awkward, somewhat complicated and stressful. He is struggling financially.
I fear becoming overly involved because of his needs. I am hoping to look at this situation as objectively as possible.
His situation is very serious and I don’t know if he has any final arrangements made. I don’t think that he does. He hasn’t ever said anything to me about the topic.
Thanks for listening to me vent. My stomach is in knots and I am doing my best to remain calm. I appreciate everyone’s support, kindness and prayers.
I will try to update later. I’m struggling with anxiety right now.
((((Hugs)))).
Thanks everyone. Sadly, my brother is in pain and has numerous issues.
I can’t really text right now. I’m too upset. I will go back in the morning. I’m exhausted.
This never gets any easier, does it?
Maybe I will try to reduce the sugar in my banana bread recipe, because the ripe bananas are sweet so, it probably will still be sweet enough.
I am not a sugar addict. I don’t put any sugar in my coffee or tea.
I started putting maple syrup in my oatmeal instead of sugar. I like it better. I only use one teaspoon of maple syrup. Sometimes I add peanut or almond butter as well for protein.
I am going to make zucchini bread soon. I think I will try the icing. I have only had it plain but I think it would be good iced.
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/zucchini-bread/
https://www.food.com/recipe/cinnamon-buttercream-frosting-77534?ic1=suggestedAsset%7Ccinnamon%20buttercream
NHWM - Your banana bread recipe is very similar to my muffin recipe and I use 1/2 cup sugar for that.
I know your son in law looked forward to taking banana bread home with him. It is easy to make and delicious.
He must have been crazy about it to eat six pieces!
Mom did allow us to have one or two small cookies after school with milk. We weren’t allowed to eat as many as we wanted because she said that it would spoil our appetite before dinner.
Oh, but she broke that rule with her grandchildren. Hahaha. My girls got lots of cookies! I suppose that is part of the joy of being a grandparent.
I bet your son’s friend was thrilled to take home the remainder of the cake.
It was always a huge treat for me when I visited my parents and grandparents and I got to take home one of my favorite treats!
My grandfather made the best candy, pralines and peanut brittle.
Grandma made divinity candy but it wasn’t my favorite. I did like her fudge but she hardly ever made it. She made homemade ice cream to die for! We ate that immediately! As children mom only allowed us to have dessert on Sunday. Same thing with sodas. It was a treat, not an everyday thing.
Mom made a delicious chocolate cake called ‘Heavenly Hash’ cake. If my brothers got to mom’s house before me I didn’t get any.
Everyone was crazy about that cake! She got the recipe from our local newspaper. Sometimes she bought the cookbooks that were sold at churches as fundraisers. They have all of the tried and true recipes from the women at the church. So good! Home cooking at its finest!
Need - love Carole King. She is so talented. One of the oldest son's fave performers.
llama - he must have been working hard so a tummy full of good banana bread just sent him off to sleep!
It sounds fabulous! The icing sounds delicious. I always make mine plain but it would be a treat to have a cream cheese glaze drizzled on top!
Love her! Having flashbacks of my younger days. I played her albums a bazillion times.
Would have loved to have seen her live. Crappy weather here. Severe thunderstorm warnings just came on television for our area.
Just what you wanted and needed!
You are next Cwillie! Have you ever tried a rain dance?