Mom has color in her cheeks, her energy is up, her pain management is better, and her fasting blood sugar was 123 this morning (it should be anywhere from 70-120, so we're close to goal)! I'm sure that her next round of blood work will show improvement, and that her doctor will be as pleased as I am by her progress. *twirls*

I've lost seven pounds since I've been here because (even though it sucks) one must set a good example. :P

Today, however, there will be strawberry-rhubarb pie; Mom's been working hard and deserves it, and it helps her embrace eating healthily if there are a few special items on the menu. Said items are, of course, prepared in a nutritionally sound manner. Basically, my goal has been to offer Mom a variety of portion-controlled foods in a manner that she can easily duplicate when I go home (although I'll be helping her with her shopping and prep work a few times a week going forward). So far, so good (but goodness, I'm tired)!

Happy August!

In other news, I wrote two drabbles last month:

Two in the Bush (PG-13; Arthur/"Helga"; 100 words): Arthur makes his fantasy come true.

Missing Her (PG-13; Snape/Tonks; 100 words)