Jerry and I went to see Mom and Dad today. By the time I got off work at noon and drove down there, they were ending up their lunch. A guy was feeding Mother, but she did not want to eat. She kept chewing on her bib and fingers. It was very depressing! I missed a call from the nursing home yesterday about a change in Mom's medications, so I asked Debbie today what it was. Well, the Dr. has taken her off of the appetite stimulant. I asked her if it was because Mother had gained weight and she said she thought it was because she was doing a lot better. Well, I figure without the med. she's going to stop eating again. Today at lunch, she hardly ate a thing. One of the girls said that she had eaten all of her breakfast and had a sandwich for snack, so I guess maybe she just wasn't hungry. That worries me, though, because I like the fact that she eats. Dad was not very good today, either. He was pretty confused and didn't act just right. Debbie said his sugar had been good and that he had taken a long nap before lunch. I'm like Pam - I hate the mealtime part. It's horrible in there - as much as I like to eat, I'd have a hard time eating in that situation. I guess you get used to it. Anyway, a pretty depressing visit, but like Pam said at least they are fed and clean. Okay, love you all, pat p.s. Tell Annie, I hope she feels better!