It's great that he's located in a part of the city loaded with restaurants and various eateries. Never a lack of places to get food.
Absolutely! Diversey/Broadway/Clark. One of the hottest intersections in town. But I know he misses his mothers' cooking more than anything else so, I'm looking forward to cooking for him. I'll head for the Jewel's Grand Bazaar, the newer one on Roosevelt Road.
Home cooking is the best.
Just remembering the first good Thai food I ever had was in Chicago. A friend of mine lived in the neighbourhood of some university - tons of good, little independent bookstores there. I found a reprint of my beloved Eloise. Got a copy for myself and one for mrs. hamburger. We used to read it together when I was a small ehhamburger.
Sounds like University of Chicago/Hyde Park area. I had my first little studio apartment over there on 51st Street, right off Lake Michigan.
How's your dominion holding, eoe?
Thanks for asking, ehbeth. I've been to Chicago, spent several hours each day with my brother, and came back home feeling as determined as he is. I told him that I would research herbs and teas for him. I think being pro-active, without interfering with his doctors' care, would be good for him. It's important that he has some kind of control, or at least feel that he does.
He asked me today to send food. He so enjoyed the things I cooked. I've got to figure out what to send to him. And how to send it.
Taking it day-by-day.
Eoe--
When you sail into action, you are one formidable woman. Keep holding.
I'm relieved you've made the decision to go, eoe. If you don't, as confronting as the situation is, I suspect you might never forgive yourself.
It's just very hard, I know .... My sincere sympathy to you.
It took awhile to make myself do it but I knew there was no way I couldn't go.
Yes, of course. But, in an unlikely sort of way, this may just end up being a comfort to you. To have this time with a brother you obviously care a great deal for. But I an fully understand why you find it so difficult.
Facing our fears, whatever they are, is always a good thing. He's so thin and it hurt like hell to see him but, not seeing him was even worse.
Yes, I agree. And it helps us accept the situation, as painful as that might be.
My brother passed away at 5:05am on Friday, September 3. I was there, holding his hand.
Oh eoe I'm so sorry.
I'm glad you were able to be there for him.
Big hug.
I'm glad you were there with him, eoe.
I'm so glad you made the earlier trip as well. Family cooking did you both good.
Wishing I could give you a little hug.
Eoe--
Please accept my sympathy--and my congratulations. You helped your brother die a good death.
Hold your dominion.
i'm so glad you were there with him. i'm sure it meant the world to him. so sorry for your loss. this was a touching thread....
My condolences, Eoe.
({Cyberhugs}) PP
