Since Christmas, there have been a few posts from me; however, the last 2 months have been a bit challenging in that I've had a need to simply, take care of myself.
An upper respiratory infection, and now oral surgery. The mouth is swollen like a chipmunk, on one side; yet, my biggest challenge right now, is what to eat. Only soft foods, and very small bites are my friends.
Any suggestions, except for getting the blender out and mixing up strange ingredients that are not ordinarily mushy - I'm very open to suggestions. Yesterday was small ravioli, cut into very, very small pieces, and a pint of ice cream.
Sometimes, it is necessary to simply sit back - take it easy, and allow the most powerful computer in the world - the body, to do what it does best. Heal!!!!!
Here is a thought with relationships, though, not to let an opportunity pass. My good friend is picking up from the store what "I" need to feel better. She is not getting what she needs and wants and believing that is what "I" need.
If you need hugs, and he needs action to be validated and feel loved, then give the other person what they need. And, then let him know specifically what you need.
Have a wonderful day - and please, don't hesitate to send soft food ideas if you have any. My mind keeps going to ice cream, yet I truly know I need nutrition for the body and the soul.
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13 comments:
Hi Susan--Lisa of Rochester NY--Hope your oral surgery went well. Have you tried steamed carrots yet or smoothies. Those are a few ideas.
I think that is wonderful that you have a true friend like that putting your needs and wants first to help you feel better. You must feel very blessed to have such a great friend that cares a lot about you.
It's nice to see putting other peoples needs above there own to show that they love and care. It's pretty fantastic to have that type of friend now a days as true friends are hard to come by.
I have a friend also when I was not feeling well did the same thing and I so appreciate the relationship that I have with my friend.
I take and make time for them as great friends do we take care of each other.
You have a great friend indeed.
Love all your post and love the new picture. Follower of yours now for 1.5 yrs.
Hey Susan--Your buddy Roy here. Girl hope you better soon. Here are some ideas for soft foods. I had oral surgery about 6 months ago and I needed to eat soft foods as well. Here are some of the items I ate. Hope this helps. Love your post as always and the family also loves the newest pictures.
Your photographer just keeps expanding themselves with the detail.
Also my family and I think it's superb that your friend has put your needs and wants above there own to take care of there true friend.
Hope you know how fortunate you are to have a close and dear friend like that. Have you mentioned that lately to your friend. It's important in any relationship to tell each other that you love and care about them.
Your pretty special to have a friend like that. Just goes to show you how much your friend loves and cares about you.
Cheese Sauces
Melted Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Ricotta Cheese
Milk Drinks
Milkshake
Soft Ice Cream
Ice Milk (without fruits or nuts)
Yogurt (Plain or with Soft Fruits)
Applesauce
Ripe Banana
Melon Cubes
Vegetables
Ground Chicken or Beef (moistened with gravy)
Smooth or Creamy Peanut Butter
Tofu
Soups
Avoid soups that have tough, large pieces of meat in them.
Broth
Bouillon
Cream Soup with Soft Vegetables
Pureed or Blended Soups
Frozen Yogurt
Custard
Pudding
Take care and look forward to seeing more. Our family loves you and we consider you our friend even though we have never met yet we feel like we already know you.
Hi Susan --Jason of Corning NY---Hope you feel better--Love your post and so true asking for what you need creates such a connection between 2 people. This is for all relationship. Husband/Wife, Friends, Boyfriend/Girlfriend.
Wow ----your friend sounds amazing putting your needs first before there's. So wonderful you have someone like that.
Have you told that friend how much you value them. I make it a point each day to tell my wife and kids as well as our friends.
Life is so very precious.
Love the new picture.
Tell your friend that you love them today and make there day.
Followers of yours now for 2 yrs
Great job
Hi Susan--Ben of CT--How about mash potatoes.
Milk shakes with frozen yogurt. Hope you feel better soon
Susan---Jenny of RI---Hope you feel well soon.
Try ricotta cheese plain or in a dessert form. Do you watch the food station they were cook with that yesterday.
Great friend you have tell them today you love them.
Love the picture.
Love all your work you are such a Gods blessings
Hi! I hope you are feeling better - lots of good food advice here that will help I'm sure.
Another option is something like Ensure, or a new Kellogs breakfast beverage my wife just brought home for the first time - you can chill it, and it is very tastey.
Hopefully you'll be feeling much better in three or four days!
Take care,
Suresh Goel
Hi Susan--Beth of CA---Thanks so much for these post. You are so correct. If you need something or want just by asking does work so well.
My husband and I have been though a rough patch and we have been doing your suggestion on creating a story and it is so nice to see that my husband go into creating one. I also asked for a hug which I have not asked in awhile since there has been so much distance.
For the first time in about 4 months he gave me a hug and he asked for us to go and talk to someone to get us back on track with one another.
You are a huge part of this Susan just being out on this site. Your words have been very inspiring and so useful. Thank you for being a part of bringing my husband and I back together.
Hi Susan--Wayne of IL---Hope you feel better--Try some canned vegetables which are soft and getting the right brand will also taste ok for now at least that will give you some nutrition.
Love all your post and my family and I are still creating stories at least twice a week creating that bond with my wife and 2 boys one 7 and the other one 10.
Your photographer out did themselves once again love the new picture. We are also followers of yours now for over a year.
Look forward to hearing more.
Hi Susan---Jeff of NY---Love your photographers picture. Where was this pictures taken at as I am into rock formations and I love this rock shows so much detail and love the flowers around it as it makes the rock pop out.
Love all your post as my girlfriend and I read and re-read your past and current post daily.
Your words bring such warmth and comfort as my girlfriend lost both her parents last month in a car crash. Your words have helped her to stay focused. Thank you for providing great value and having this site up.
Also that is wonderful you have a friend that puts others needs first. Treasure your friend as life is just to short.
I am making it a point everyday to say or do something for my girlfriend which it has been nice as it just continues to enrich our lives.
You just never know it is important to live each moment and stay in the moment. Tell your today you love them.
Good morning Susan--Nancy of Rochester NY--Your post have been so helpful and asking for what you want does work. I asked for a hug and got one from my husband. Our family creates stories while at the dinner table which is great.
I have been a follower of yours now for about 4 months I found you on Plaxo. Great job your writings are refreshing and useful
Love your photographers work.
Look forward to reading more.
Hi Susan- Maryann of IN---Hope your feeling better. Perhaps this will cheer you up. My husband and I have been trying the suggestions you keep providing.
We have been creating stories and we have been asking for what we want. Through the many suggestions that we have been doing this has brought my husband and I even closer together as there has been a bit of a distance for a bit now.
My husband realized how important our marriage is and he asked me last night for us to renew our vows in front of all our family and friends as he is still so much in love with me and we are going to continue with what you have provided as my husband has been reading your post it has made him realize that our marriage is still very important and we are going to continue creating that bond again that has been pushed to the back for awhile and now making a fast approach back to the front.
We love your writings and you are such an angel from God. Also love your photographers picture where was that taken looks likes a nice place.
Again thanks so much for being a part of building our marriage back together.
Hi Susan--Donald here of GA--First hope your feeling better. It is very special that you have a friend that goes the extra mile on helping you feel better and putting your needs first ahead of there own.
Please go and tell your friend that you love them as we never know what each day will bring.
Each day my wife and I make it a point to say something sweet to one another.
We love your post and we so enjoy creating stories we recently invited our friends over for dinner and we would create a story.. It is such fun and it creates so much laughter.
Our friends are also loyal readers of yours. We have been now for over a year and our friends about 6 months.
My wife turned our friend onto your site as one of our friends had lost her husband about 2 months ago to cancer. Your post have brought encouragement and happiness while going through her loss. As our friend is making steps each day to continue enjoying life as it is hard as they were married for 40 yrs.
We all find comfort in your post and we love the new picture from your photographer.
Keep up the great work and look forward to reading more
Hi Susan--Raymond of Hilton NY--You just have such a gentle way with your words.
I have been a follower of yours for about 2 yrs now. The creating a story has been so much fun and here's something that I believe will make you smile also hope your feeling better. Dental work is no fun.
My girlfriend and I were creating a story and as we were creating our story I had an engagement ring in my hand and got down on one knee and proposed to her and she said yes. So we created this story and turned it into real. We have been together for almost a year in a half now and my girlfriend thought that was the coolest thing and applying your suggestions to it made it that much more special. She was thrilled how creative I got as we read your past and present post daily.
So much great as you call it tidbits. We are a huge fan of your photographer so enjoy there work.
The wedding is going to be this October 6th as that is the same date that we first met.
We both want to thank you for providing such a comfortable and tranquil place to relax and unwind.
I also love the suggestion on how to take songs off the I-Pod I love adding new songs after listening to the other ones for awhile.
Thanks so much for bringing us together in marriage. We try any suggestion that you put out there and just know that they truly do work.
You are Gods work
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