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I am not sure.........

forrestwolf — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:11:38 GMT

I have been away for a bit, due to medical issues.....AND now I am not sure how to post any more........I am only testing here, just to see if I can still post with you all.......Hope I did it right.........

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GCR18 — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:18:30 GMT

Looks good.

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forrestwolf — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:23:54 GMT

I am having to navigate around and find out if I can still post........I am not doing so good, and neither is dad, and this is not the time for NEW...........Can we still post pictures and things??????

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momtochloe — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:25:24 GMT

You did great forrest and I gave you a heart so you should be receiving notification (or look up near the top of your screen. You can see who enjoyed your post!).

Good to see you, hope you are feeling a bit better!

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forrestwolf — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:40:23 GMT

Well.......may go again at any time, as MAYO says I must go to Germany, so my ears are out of control, and now I have to go thru another surgery on July 22 as my tumor in my lady parts has come back, since my surgery in March.......NEVER a dull moment in my life.......

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momtochloe — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:53:55 GMT

Forrest, I am so, so sorry to hear that you still are not feeling any better and now have more things to contend with. I wish there was something I could do to help you somehow as you were so helpful to me when I was still just lurking here.

I so enjoyed reading your recipes and all of the good advice you always are so generous with. It really helped take me away from my problems for a bit and I appreciated the rest. Again, I wish I could return the favor but I would burn water if that was possible.

I unfortunately do not know how to post picture but I know it can be done as many people are doing it. Hopefully someone will be able to answer that question for you quickly.

Take care dear lady and I pray for better days for you and your father. You deserve this and more.

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forrestwolf — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 17:49:46 GMT

Oh....Thank you so much, as I love to learn that I have helped someone along my way.....I just truly wish that sometimes I was not a nurse of 34 years, and could just take a doctors word, but then again.....I am glad that I am, so that I know that I am making the right decisions........

I love cooking, and that is where I go to get involved, and try to make something that I know that many will enjoy, and make it easier for them to understand how to make something that their family will enjoy, and know that I was a part of that.......My family has always been about food...........Cooking is what makes me feel good, and I do love to share true and tried recipes.......

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walker — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 18:06:10 GMT

Forrestwolf.....I am sorry to hear about your health problems. I hope things get better for you and your dad. Are you still able to work? You have been missed here. And, many of us have had problems navigating ourselves through these new board changes.

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momtochloe — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 18:08:34 GMT

Forrest, there are a lot of us out there that are lurking but are either too overwhelmed or intimidated to join in initially. I am always completely amazed by the diversity of the recipes you posted. I learned so much about seasonings alone!

I am so sorry for both you and your dad and being a nurse must be at times a blessing and a curse. It must be great to know what you should be reacting to but it must be next to impossible to sit on your hands when you are told something that you are not comfortable with.

I went through many phases when taking care of both my mom and dad. I guess I was lucky that I was clueless most of the time. Sometimes ignorance is bliss but I have to say, one of the most arrogant doctors I encountered toward the end of my mom's life turned out to be the nicest and kindest when he realized how lost I was. Usually, nurses had always been my allies (bless you!) but he really helped me over a very huge hurdle.

Please know you have touched and helped so many people on these boards. I think cooking is a lovely way of communicating and bonding and you more than helped so many people. I just wish we could return the favor some how.

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forrestwolf — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 18:24:42 GMT

Oh.......I would love to pull the covers up over my head, and dwell in what might happen, but......I keep working when I can, as my ear still has issues daily, but now this new problem is not going to keep me down, and I keep going, all though, at the end of the day.....Tired.......Is an understatement......MAYO refuses to treat my really bad ear infection any more, until I go to Germany, but I have to deal with a more pressing issue, that I can take care of here, and then plan, at some time to have my ear taken care of......I can travel to Valdosta GA for one, but not Germany for the other.......You know, I can not get in the Jeep, and put Germany in my GPS, and drive there for medical care.......I also have to try to stay close for my dad, who has basically stopped eating more than just a bit here or there...I cook, but he will only eat little...I feel that he is living out his life how he wants, and I feel I am helping as best I can.......He refuses any care, and so chooses the life that he is leading, and I respect that wish, and do not push.......It is his choice........As, I want my own wishes honered as well.......

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forrestwolf — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 18:29:30 GMT

Cooking is my way of showing my care.....I love cooking, and it makes me happy when others enjoy the dishes that I make..........I always tell my dad, that if I make something that is not good, as to his liking, just tell me, and off the list it will go......He especially loves coconut, and I do not, so I can not taste it, and know whether or not it is a keeper.........

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momtochloe — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 18:33:55 GMT

Forrest, I know you don't know me very well but if I could offer you a bit of my past.....

I had a high powered, high stress job and was taking care of my mom at the same time. Long hours, late night conference calls, I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off. In the meantime I was trying to get my mom to eat healthier because of her diabetes. I kept thinking if she ate better food she would feel better until I realized at her advanced age, let her eat what makes her happy. She more than earned that right.

I feel for you with your dad. You want them to be happy and healthy and eat lots of good things but I guess the reality is when you reach a certain point in your life, you want to do what you want and if eating a full meal is not in the plan, we have to learn to accept that. After I crossed that hurdle, that helped a lot with my stress level.

I struggled with doctors for a long time until I overruled them. It's quality versus quantity. You want ice cream, you get it!

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momtochloe — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 18:35:35 GMT

@forrestwolf wrote:
Cooking is my way of showing my care.....I love cooking, and it makes me happy when others enjoy the dishes that I make..........I always tell my dad, that if I make something that is not good, as to his liking, just tell me, and off the list it will go......He especially loves coconut, and I do not, so I can not taste it, and know whether or not it is a keeper.........

You're a good daughter forrest. I remember those fabulous coconut cakes you make for your dad . . . fabulous!

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:02:49 GMT

Dear sweet forrestwolf, long time since we've talked here and I'm so sorry to read of your health issues and your Dad's declining health. You're such a super daughter!

I will send healing thoughts your way!

Your friend in Savannah.......come see me!

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spix — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:53:32 GMT

Dear Forrestwolf

I cannot imagine all that you're going thru, but I can keep you & Dad in my prayers, God Bless you both

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forrestwolf — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:32:19 GMT

TELL ME WHERE!!!!!!! I am not that far from you, and do so love me some Savannah...... My little fur one was named Savannah, and my dad called her Ms Chatham county, just as he calls me Fannie Farkle, for whatever reason.........

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forrestwolf — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:34:03 GMT

Understand........I truly am not asking you to put your direct location out there.........

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:39:49 GMT

Hey sweet lady!

I live on one of the barrier islands. I'm 10 minutes from downtown Savannah or 10 minutes to the beach. The best of both worlds!