tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post2827331109547744341..comments2024-01-23T01:38:45.638-07:00Comments on Backseat Gourmet: Death Row DinnersCheryl Arkisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-78789061172108109982011-05-30T19:32:10.985-06:002011-05-30T19:32:10.985-06:00Wow. So sad Cheryl. VERY well written! I can ju...Wow. So sad Cheryl. VERY well written! I can just see it all so clearly. I feel like I was there. I'm sure your Dad did indeed love the dinners and the loud children too...gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259855418636495840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-80843818400813304202011-04-11T21:03:38.108-06:002011-04-11T21:03:38.108-06:00I just went through this very same thing with my m...I just went through this very same thing with my mother-in-law.It is heartbreaking to watch someone waste away before your eyes.She weighed less than 65 pounds when she passed.My husband spent as much time as he could with her and it did make it easier when she was gone.But it is heartwrenching and bittersweet and my heart goes out to you! DarleneDarlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-15918716505002134022011-04-11T12:32:17.637-06:002011-04-11T12:32:17.637-06:00After all the meals and the sadness this too will ...After all the meals and the sadness this too will be another great memory of how great your dad is and how much you really love him and he loves you. Spend the time. You will never regret it. Love...Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088765375419101468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-28647414460216555872011-04-07T08:33:55.730-06:002011-04-07T08:33:55.730-06:00:( It's not really the food Cheryl...it'...:( It's not really the food Cheryl...it's the memories of the people surrounding the food. Your dad is a lucky man, reliving his meals right now with amazing memories of past ones. You are a gem, and he knows it. (hugs)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133060208533101453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-37235792689726292132011-04-06T18:53:40.277-06:002011-04-06T18:53:40.277-06:00My heart goes out to you.My heart goes out to you.Jesshttp://urban-patchwork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-79905270519671705172011-04-06T03:57:13.696-06:002011-04-06T03:57:13.696-06:00Hello Cheryl, I just found you through Babble. You...Hello Cheryl, I just found you through Babble. Your blog is really lovely - I am going through something similiar in my family at the moment and I agree, blogging is quite a comfort.<br />With every good wish for you and your family, LucyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985386359945971991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-87550447487746194632011-04-05T00:26:39.520-06:002011-04-05T00:26:39.520-06:00Okay, you better get that last scholarship...this ...Okay, you better get that last scholarship...this is amazingly well written.Tamara {Delish Mag}http://www.delishmag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-7254375874408427312011-04-04T21:29:08.246-06:002011-04-04T21:29:08.246-06:00I am thankful for the opportunity you are taking a...I am thankful for the opportunity you are taking advantage of to be LIVING these days with him. Keep making family memories as you go along here at the ending of his life. <br /><br />I was able to do something similiar with both of my parents and my children. I don't regret a second of the time I took to spend with them.<br /><br />Take care. Thank you for sharing with us.Miriam in KSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-24370805520047176012011-04-04T16:04:20.258-06:002011-04-04T16:04:20.258-06:00I wondered if one of your parents was ill, with yo...I wondered if one of your parents was ill, with your absence and all. Your writing is beautiful and sounds so peaceful. All the best to you and your family and peace to your Dad.Lee Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733872088509481749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-76737739684638429302011-04-04T15:44:41.954-06:002011-04-04T15:44:41.954-06:00ah, shoot, Cheryl. Blessings to you and your fami...ah, shoot, Cheryl. Blessings to you and your family. ((hugs))ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-56554935640690798622011-04-04T14:43:09.568-06:002011-04-04T14:43:09.568-06:00What a beautiful post Cheryl. My heart goes out to...What a beautiful post Cheryl. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time.Dan Clapsonhttp://www.dansgoodside.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-20023815969485027642011-04-04T13:55:09.564-06:002011-04-04T13:55:09.564-06:00Beautifully written, Cheryl. I am so sorry for wha...Beautifully written, Cheryl. I am so sorry for what you, your family, and your dad are going through. I am so glad for you, though, that you're taking time to reflect and write. Take care, (virtual) friend.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221211394989418664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-6815398817794506222011-04-04T13:45:23.222-06:002011-04-04T13:45:23.222-06:00Wow. I'm so sorry to hear you're going thr...Wow. I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this. An interesting perspective on meal choices, for sure. Hugs to all.Juliehttp://www.dinnerwithjulie.comnoreply@blogger.com