Saturday, October 27, 2007

Kitchen Magic

Click the arrow to see Christiane and Thomas create magic in the kitchen to aid Martijn's health and healing, Saturday evening, October 27, 2007.

Christiane bagged the rice while Thomas sips the sauce!




Even after two helpings Martijn eyes Christiane's portion!

It was a very good day - quiet for the most part with the now ritual Home Care Nurses visit at around 9 followed by breakfast like we used have. Best of all, we slept together last night for the first time in a month . I was very moved to awaken with Martijn beside me. We snuggled and ribbited a lot and "slept in" until 8:30. After the nurse left we had a communal "sponge bath" with me lathering Martijn up and wiping him down, then jumping into my own steamy hot shower. A shave completed the ritual and we rested for a while. Next came our new physcial therapist, Enika, who put Martijn through a few light exercises.

At 3 Christiane Schneider and Thomas Veiten arrived with box loads of prepared food. They truly performed kitchen magic and we feasted and spent an enchanted evening with one little break for the night nurse. Sleep tight and keep love in your heart and a song on your lips for there are many acts of kindness in this world. Tonight one came to us. Love and kisses, Susan

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

There is and always has been magic in your kitchen dear little froglike one...

We tried to call while we were in Durango, but It sounds like you were having a wonderful and perfect call from another of your tribe. I will tell you later about the new bumper sticker we have thought up for the back of mother's car...

It's so heartwarming to see and hear about you and your froggie falling back into rhythms and routines too long gone from your home. Yeah! As well as to see all the support you have streaming to you like crazy.

Hugs and kisses and stories to be told...

Michael and David

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Anonymous said...

Love reading your tales, seeing your pictures and meeting your friends and family there. The story of Martijn's return to the everyday comforts of life - sleeping in your bed and tending to all the mundane chores - is so joyful! Mazel tov.

Love, Roberta