I really want to thank everyone for the good wishes for my mom. It’s only been a week but it feels like one of the longest weeks ever! Tonight I think I can safely say she is definitely on the mend. After not wanting to eat a bite all week, tonight she asked if we would order Chinese takeout for dinner and she snarfed down a huge plate with gusto. WHEW.
It’s been tough, and rough, but she is one resilient lady. I have spent the week sleeping on the floor of her room, helping her up in the night. Tonight I am sleeping in my own bed again. She can once again make her way up and down the stairs and is taking the doggie for short walks down the street. This is amazing considering where she was just a few days ago.
I have to admit not taking great care of myself this week. For the first few days, she didn’t eat, and I didn’t eat. Then I lost a bunch of sleep. Then when she seemed to get better I suddenly wanted to eat everything in sight. I ate more Chinese food tonight than I think I have in years. Ah well.
This week taught me that I can’t succumb to stress. What if it had lasted longer than a week? Tonight I plan to get a good night’s sleep, then start tomorrow with some good activity and getting back on track.
It’s an old, old lesson but one that needs to be learned over and over again. Food doesn’t fix stress. But some reptilian part of my brain stubbornly wants to believe that it does.
Again, thank y’all for the warm wishes. I think they truly helped. oxoxo
foodfoodbodybody 
June 12, 2011 at 1:17 am
I so glad your mom is doing better. Yes, stress can get the better of me too. We are all human and those survival instincts kick in. Hope next week is much better for you and your mom.
June 12, 2011 at 2:37 am
I am so glad to hear she ics doing better. Great job. Hang in there. Love and prayers to you.
June 12, 2011 at 8:59 am
So glad to hear Mama Mcbody is doing better! Kinda funny the lessons that we have to learn over and over huh? Just when we think we have this all nailed down – bam – life throws you a curve ball!
June 12, 2011 at 9:15 am
Glad your mom is doing so much better! Always a reminder somewhere, is there, about taking care of ourselves and how it doesn’t come from food.
June 12, 2011 at 10:26 am
Susan I am so sorry I did not know anything was going on. (some friend I am!) I am glad to hear things are better. You do have an amazing mom and she is one strong lady. Stress is probably the biggest test of all for anyone trying to live healthier. Don’t worry you will recoup I know it. Just like you are for me I am always here for you. Love ya!
June 12, 2011 at 10:58 am
I’m so glad that your mom is on the mend, and yes, it’s true what they say about taking care of yourself in order to take care of others. But knowing it and doing it are very different things. Hugs from San Diego!!!
June 12, 2011 at 11:38 am
Oh my dear Foodie…. so sorry for your stress and worry – and I’m glad that both of you are mending! And no worries sunshine, you are not the only one that finds themselves learning and relearning, and practicing and repeating these daunting things over and over.
And over.
Then again.
oxox
June 13, 2011 at 1:27 pm
You are one amazing lady, Ms. Foodie, and you are one great daughter!!!!
June 16, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Foodie-. Thanks for posting an update. I’m getting caught up on my reader. I’m glad your mom is on the mend and that same lesson you learned is one that came up for me again last week. My best friend’s mom was rushed to the ER and my *old* way of coping with stress reared it’s head. The thing is the pizza did not make me feel better, but it was insightful to be reminded of a way food has been a response. I’m back on track and sending hugs to you and Mama McBody.