So I bought the wife her own Egg...

SMITTYtheSMOKER

So the wife has taken on the responsibility of caregiver for her elderly parents for the last several month and it spending half the week over at their residence...so she tells me she is missing her "Egged" food (more then me and the Dog- LOL).

So we got her a cute little Medium Egg so she can get her fix during the week.  She has been doing a great job of helping with classes here at the shop recently by perfecting a few different pastry dishes on the Egg.  Here are a few of her recent cook...I am proud of her.


Here is eggplant and mushrooms.

Apple pastry roses.


Godiva Chocolate Caramel pastry.

YukonRon

You my friend, have unleashed a Rock Star. I hope things will get better for her and her parents. You are a good man to give her something, that I am sure, helps her cope in so any ways.

NPHuskerFL

Very cool!  She's already made some sweet dishes (no pun)  

Sweet100s

Bravo.  That's exactly the type of present that a caregiver needs.  

I was primary caregiver for my Dad for a long time (8 years).  Towards the end I was afraid to leave the house -  I didn't want to chance him passing and my not being with him at that moment.  I just gunned the car to the grocery store and returned home.

Extended family would ask what they could do for Dad.  I finally realized (and told them) that what Dad needed most was someone "doing for me".    Everything gets amplified and more stressful as decline occurs.   But it really makes a difference in quality of health care provided when there's a family advocate always nearby. 

The best quality of care my Dad received was when he was in hospice care.  He actually "graduated" from hospice 3 times.   After I saw how good his care was while in hospice  vs  a regular care center, I became very educated on what qualifies someone for hospice care. (heart functioning below a certain level, etc...) 

Also, be aware that if they might qualify for Medicaid at any point in the future, you should talk with a private Medicaid counselor now.  An attorney who creates wills could refer you.  Look for someone who has practiced in your state for a long time (Rules vary by state)

Ex:  My Medicaid counselor suggested I create a Services / Care provider agreement with my dad that put a value on my care giving.  
I thought that was a crazy idea.  I had no intention of "charging" my dad for caring for him,  nor could he pay even if I did.   However, having a documented debt for non-payment of services can help in other ways.

Wish dad were still here.  Can't believe I'm never going to talk with him again.

THEBuckeye

Thanks for sharing. 

SciAggie

Very nice. Thanks for posting. 

northGAcock

Congrats on multiple fronts. When I try to get mine involved she rolls her eyes. No complaints on the food mind ha. What beautiful food she has turned out. You should be very proud.

Navymom

Great job both of you!

evie1370

Sweet100s said:

Bravo.  That's exactly the type of present that a caregiver needs.  

I was primary caregiver for my Dad for a long time (8 years).  Towards the end I was afraid to leave the house -  I didn't want to chance him passing and my not being with him at that moment.  I just gunned the car to the grocery store and returned home.

Extended family would ask what they could do for Dad.  I finally realized (and told them) that what Dad needed most was someone "doing for me".    Everything gets amplified and more stressful as decline occurs.   But it really makes a difference in quality of health care provided when there's a family advocate always nearby. 

The best quality of care my Dad received was when he was in hospice care.  He actually "graduated" from hospice 3 times.   After I saw how good his care was while in hospice  vs  a regular care center, I became very educated on what qualifies someone for hospice care. (heart functioning below a certain level, etc...) 

Also, be aware that if they might qualify for Medicaid at any point in the future, you should talk with a private Medicaid counselor now.  An attorney who creates wills could refer you.  Look for someone who has practiced in your state for a long time (Rules vary by state)

Ex:  My Medicaid counselor suggested I create a Services / Care provider agreement with my dad that put a value on my care giving.  
I thought that was a crazy idea.  I had no intention of "charging" my dad for caring for him,  nor could he pay even if I did.   However, having a documented debt for non-payment of services can help in other ways.

Wish dad were still here.  Can't believe I'm never going to talk with him again.

What a great thing you did for your Dad. I did not have a very good relationship with either of my parents, but when Mom got sick it feel to myself and my sister. We did the best we could and I agree-Hospice is the best! You sir are a lucky man for that great relationship with your Dad, and that you could be with him on that time, though I know from experience how hard that is.

cmac610

Awesome!

bluebird66

Great!

MJG

Good on you. Looks like she's rocking it just fine with the Stella too.