"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing."
--Benjamin Franklin
For the past
2 months, writing a weekly article for Wellness Wednesdays is something I have not been able to do.
I was
talking with my kid about my writer’s block and you know what her comment
was? “Maybe you’ve written about
everything, Mom.” I have been asking myself if that is the case.
The fact is
I love to write. I love the act of
putting words together, checking and rechecking to ensure that each word has meaning. I love creating powerful and
thoughtful messages. I love writing Wellness Wednesdays and researching inspirational quotes to use in every
article. I have come to the conclusion
that I have not have written about everything.
So why has
it been so hard for me to write for the past 2 months? I think part of it has to do with my concern
for my mother. She and I talk almost
every evening on the phone, sometimes for an hour at a time. Often we talk about food and how she does not
have as much interest in cooking as she used to. I worry about her, especially when she says, “My
pants are looser now, Nancy.” That is
not a good sign when a woman who has always been at a healthy weight loses weight without trying. We talk about how
our taste buds change and food can lose its flavor. We talk sometimes about using spices to
flavor foods. We talk about the
importance of eating small meals throughout the day. We talk about staying hydrated and drinking
water.
Soon, I will be flying to visit my mother and I will have the privilege of cooking for
her. My step-sister, Pam, will also be joining us from her home in Oregon. Together, the 3 of us will scout
for locally grown foods at the Farmers Market in New Albany, Indiana. I will get to shop at Trader Joe's in Louisville (one of my favorite stores). I am looking forward to creating new dishes using vegetables and fruits grown by farmers in southern Indiana.
During my visit I will create a summer eating plan for my mother, with the goal of
adding several new ingredients and easy recipes to her repertoire.
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| My mother with my nephews, Niels and Andreas, at her 90th birthday weekend, April 2018 |
I will be
packing up organic spices, whole grains, and legumes to take along on my visit to my mother. Now it is time to get back to writing Wellness Wednesdays. Love to you all!
With love
and gratitude,
Nancy Heinrich
Founder, Growing Healthy Kids, Inc.
