Food on the Brain…tube in the belly

I often wonder what I am going to eat first when indeed I am able to eat " regular "food again. Will I eat a huge bowl of ice cream, smothered in caramel sauce, some of my wife's stir fry, that I miss, and have often been tempted to partake in, even though it would pose a major choking hazard. 

Or will I eat my favorite food, pizza. Favorite, because it can be whatever you want it to be. Pile on the toppings of what you feel like at any given moment. I have had everything from breakfast pizza, to ham and pineapple! It is the perfect food as far as I am concerned! I happen to know it's Celias too, so I have her vote on this matter. 

The truth is, it will probably depend on when I get the proverbial " green light ". And more than likely, even though there will be a first, it will be followed closely by a second, third, and fourth! In fact, I imagine that for several days I will gorge myself like an Ethiopian at a buffet. That's not a bad idea, going to a buffet. If I choose wisely, they will have pizza. 

I have stuck little tastes of soft foods. My wife's Mashed potatoes and gravy, ice cream, and cake icing, at my daughter's 13th birthday. Or something as simple as a spoonful of Jello. Really it doesn't matter, as long as it is food! 

I have no idea what my first food will be. Just that I'm confident that there will definitely be the first food. Will I feast on a mouthful of doughnuts? Eat a can of Spaghetti-O’s, or enjoy some of my wife's fine cooking? Whatever it is., I fully intend on re-familiarizing myself with something else I've become estranged from, a belly ache!

Since my stroke,  I would have to say that I learned that I needed to humble myself and accept the help of others. In other words: I was too proud. 

What is it that is said? Pride goes before the fall. 

I'd have to say that this entire experience has made me grateful, not only for those who dedicate their lives, to the care of others in need. But also to those that will step up, and put their own lives on hold. 

Pride can be a dangerous thing. It can hurt you as well as those around you. I have a wife and young daughter that rely on me. That is why this BLOG was created. To maybe become a revenue source that could help me feed my family. It will always remain free. I will, however, accept the help of people I may never meet.


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  1. Deborah ReeseJune 14, 2022 at 4:54 PM

    Ever since this whole unfortunate thing has happened to you, I often while doing daily tasks.....think....How tough it would be....I don't think, I KNOW.... I'd NOT be a gracious about it. I think how MAD I would be or frustrated ....I don't know if you have already experienced any of it but I know for sure I would not be so classy about it as you have been. How incredibly strong you are and have a tough wiliness about you.

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