08/24/2025
Well, hello gastronaunts!!! I believe it’s time to fill you in with what has been going on in my life. As most of you know I closed my business up and put it up for sale over a year ago. Among some other personal reasons, the main reason was because my parents health was failing and I needed to step back and take care of them. I tried to find other employment to cover the kitchen expenses but ultimately they fell thru, promised things that never transpired, said they’d work with my schedule for my caregiving, but never did. (Always get it in writing kids!). I have no regrets, my family comes first. Money comes and goes but time is so valuable. This last year has humbled me so much. If you were as blessed as me to have two amazing people raise you, you know how hard it is to watch them get sick and fragile. My parents were amazing people. They raised both me and my sister in the Catholic Church, dedicated parents and grandparents. Their way was Family first, never go to bed angry, always give 110% and if you could look yourself in the mirror at night and tell yourself you did your best you’re doing alright. Your word is your bond, and a handshake is as good as a contract, salt of the earth kind of people. I was truly blessed with the most amazing parents .
Unfortunately God called mom home July 6th and dad July 26th. Today would have been their 58 year wedding anniversary. Well, technically they ran off and got married the 16 of August in Michigan but when returning home my grandparents said it’s not official until it’s in the church under the eyes of God. My parents always said no one could tell you who to love, not even them. That’s your decision. I’m having a hard time dealing with everything still, I hope understandably so. My wish today is for everyone to do a random act of kindness. Donate to the Dan Demuth family via Wisconsin bank and Trust (even if it’s just 20$) here in Monroe, hold the door for a stranger, buy the next person in line their drink or meal ( if able), check on your elderly neighbors, call your parents and tell them you love them. ( I would give anything for that opportunity 😞) call and check on your friends. Etc… Just be kind ❤️
I don’t know what the future holds, but I am my Father’s daughter ! I still hear his words telling me you get knocked down , you dust yourself off and get back up, but I’m not ready to just yet. I’m allowing myself this time to mourn. I went from losing my mother unexpectedly to immediately becoming my father’s hospice caregiver. I want to heal out loud to help others who are hurting like me. You are not alone!
I have a healing journey ahead of me physically, emotionally and mentally . I have my parents estate to get in order and I don’t exactly know how long things will take but eventually I believe the plan will be to reopen . Food holds a lineage of our past our heritage and our memories. Food is love on a plate. What better way to honor my parents than to reopen with all of our family’s recipes.
Happy heavenly 58th wedding anniversary mom and dad! I love and miss you terribly ❤️
I hope I make you proud.
