This thread, from the beginning, has so much to say toward the eating issue for both recovering patients and caregivers. I hope people will read it several times. I want to add to the above that my husband [who is peg only] cooks a big breakfast every school day for our grandson and makes an effort to cook at night when he can. A few weeks ago, he made 3 meat loaves for the freezer while I was at work. Most days, he is in bed, and on those evenings, I will fix my dinner and if he is awake, go and eat in his room so we can visit or watch t.v. together. Often, he will time a tube feed at my dinner time so we can "eat together". This is our "new normal" for now and a way we can spend time together. You gotta find what works for you both. Minnie and Nelie, what great attitudes you have. It speaks volumns about your spirit. Amy