I direct him to stay on the historic Route 66 and it eventually takes us back to the desired interstate.
One of my friends writes that our drive today will be "stinky." I'm still looking forward to it.
There is something romantic about being on Route 66.
It brings so many iconic images to mind.
The TV show.
The Depeche Mode cover version of the song.
Every single road trip movie.
It's an exciting part of the trip.
Even if it is going to get stinky.
We are too far along in the trip before my Mom is ready for lunch.
She really hasn't had much of an appetite. We've gone up to 6 hours in between meals.
But she sees billboards for a steak place and she decides that she would like one last steak in the state of Texas.
Big Vern's is just off the interstate but right on Route 66. It takes no time to get there.
The area is a snapshot into the recent past of the American Southwest.
Structures look very familiar.
Because replicas are going into Carsland at Disney California Adventure.
She doesn't think that that two incidents she's had with choking were just accidents.
She believes now that they may have been symptoms of the ALS.
That realization is pretty sobering.
I'm starting to feel the same way about this trip as I do about my Mom.
I just want more time.
I don't want it to end.
John, in regards to the choking/swallowing ask her doctor if you can use this product called 'Thick It" . It doesn't have a flavour, just does what the name says, it thickens it. My dad and Emil's mom had a similar incident with fluids going down. I had to take my dad to get a swallow test at St. joe's. when it comes to liquids (i.e. coffee, soda, soup, wine, beer, etc) I have to add Thick It to thicken the liquid to a consistency of nectar. When my dad would swallow, or eat, the fluid or even saliva would trickle sown the sind pipes and go into his lungs. He ended up getting slight pneumonia. Since I've been using the Thick It, he hasn't had a choking episode. As far as the food, I ended up having to chop or finely cut all his food so it would be easier to chew and swallow. Good Luck and have safe travels on your final leg of this Incredible Journey. ~ Carrie & Emil.
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