My "back porch" is my kitchen, my favorite room in the house. Come on in, the coffee is fresh, and I just made a pitcher of sweet tea. The cookies will be out in a minute. I have over 40 years of recipes to share with you, along with my opinion on everything. Oh my, you are right, it is cocktail time. What can I get you? Of course I can make you a Mint Julep! Stop by anytime, something is always cooking, and the back door is never locked.

Bon Appetit, Y'all





Thursday, November 22, 2012

The Latest From The Back Porch

Beverly is still in the hospital, so she asked me to fill you all in.  There's no more chemo planned for the immediate future, and no PEG tube, either.  Her hospitalist, oncologist, and palliative care doctor are working together to improve her nutritional status and make her more comfortable so that she can come home to these two adorable pups:



Thanksgiving day, after visiting Beverly, we took Annie and Mazzie down to their Mama's house for a short visit and a photo shoot.  They weren't particularly cooperative, but at least you can see how adorable they are!  Hopefully this is the view Beverly will soon be seeing as she heads home:

She is exhausted, and has asked to limit her hospital visitors to family only for right now, and her immunosupressed status keeps her from receiving flowers, but she has loved the cards so many of you have sent, and the blog comments I have passed along.  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.  Angie

Posted by Beverly@Beverly's Back Porch at 7:59 PM

32 comments:

  1. Robin LarkspurNovember 22, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Most definitely thinking about Bev and sending peaceful thoughts to her. Her little fur babies are the best medicine for her.

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    1. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 4:40 PM

      Thank you! I'm tempted to sneak her dogs into the hospital. I'm a nurse and I've done it before for a patient ;)

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  2. NellieNovember 22, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I continue to send my thoughts and prayers to Beverly. Please give her my best.

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  3. the wild magnoliaNovember 22, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    I have thought of her many times today. I wanted email her a card but her email would not come up.

    Please pass along that she is in my prayers and thoughts. I so want her healing.

    Thank you for keeping us updated.

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    1. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 4:43 PM

      Thank you! Here is a link that should let you send her a card in the hospital - it worked for me the other day. Just enter Beverly Swetnam. https://www.centralbap.com/portal/site/centralbap/menuitem.058988f668cec8f6c9306d28fa8320a0/?vgnextoid=9dab07441b19d110VgnVCM100000af38020aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default

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  4. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesNovember 23, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Dear Bev, I hope you feel rested soon so you can enjoy yourself again! I'll bet those 2 beautiful pups can't wait to see their mama! Keeping you in my prayers!

    Mary

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    1. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 4:44 PM

      They are missing their mama, and not just because she bakes the best dog treats ;) I hope she'll be home with them sometime next week.

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  5. ShariNovember 23, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Bless you, Beverly. Thanksgiving makes me think of you even though we have never met in person. I have often thought how lucky the people are who sit at your table and enjoy your hospitality. Now you deserve for people to take care of you as lovingly as you have cared for others. Your little dogs and the drive to your home are charming. Hope you are home with an appetite and back in the kitchen real soon.

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    1. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      Yes! An appetite and being back in her kitchen are exactly the things she needs!

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  6. DeeNovember 23, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Thank you Angie for your update. Please tell Bev she is in my prayers and in my thoughts. I am so sorry for what she is going through. Tell her to stay strong - we need her.

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    1. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      I don't think she understood until now how important she is to how many people. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

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  7. Barbara F.November 23, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Still saying prayers for Bev. She is truly missed, especially her Sunday posts. Those doggies are the cutest. ((hugs)) xo

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    1. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 4:46 PM

      Aren't they precious? Thanks for the prayers!

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  8. CarolNovember 23, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Thanks so much for updating us. I pray Bev will do well. She is missed. I know she misses her babies too. Wish her well for all of us please. Carol

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  9. MarigoldNovember 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    You bet!!! The most special thoughts and energy possible for Beverly's return home being sent right along!

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  10. di2009November 23, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Please tell her that a blogging fan from Missouri is praying for her. I miss her posts and hope she is back to her kitchen soon!

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    1. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 4:47 PM

      Thank you! I think even her kitchen misses her ;)

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  11. jodyNovember 24, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    keeping you in my many thoughts and prayers!

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  12. SuzieNovember 30, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Please add my message to all of the rest, that she is in my continual prayers, and always in my heart. Her furbabies aren't the only ones missing her. Much love, and many hugs.

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  13. SuzieNovember 30, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Please add my message to all of the rest, that she is continually in my heart, and in my prayers. We all love her!!!!

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  14. Julie Whitmore PotteryDecember 1, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Bev, Its Kary's friend from California.
    She was crazy about you and introduced me to your blog, which I love also, very down to earth and never a false note to be found here.
    Hoping you can say hey to us soon,
    sending loving thoughts and prayers
    xx
    julie

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    1. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 2:25 PM

      I'll pass along your comment to her tomorrow - I know she'll be glad to hear from you :)

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  15. the wild magnoliaDecember 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Her babies are so precious.

    She remains in my thoughts and prayers.

    Her home land is beautiful and will be good medicine, that and her babies.

    Thank you Angie for keeping up with the blog. A very special act of love.

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    1. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 2:24 PM

      She's much happier now that she's home with the pups - it's what she needed.

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  16. DeeDecember 1, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Please tell Bev we miss her and wish her well.

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  17. Ina in AlaskaDecember 2, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Hi Angie, I did not know you were sort of keeping the blog going so I will be sure to check often. Thank you so much for keeping us up to date as you can.

    Please tell Bev that I continue to pray for her and am thinking of her often. Getting a candle to light for her too.

    Please tell Bev how she has brightened many a day for me with her wonderful stories and recipes. Sending lots of love xoxo and thanks again Angie!

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    1. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 2:23 PM

      Ina, thank you so much! I'll read this to Bev as soon as I get there tomorrow!

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