March 19th '07--Family Dinner

Well Dad, last night Jer, Jake, Todd, Jesse, and I gathered for supper at Arangs (our favorite family restaurant ) for some loving care from Ming and Mae. It was a good night Dad. We lingered for two and a half hours in the party room enjoying eachother and memories of you there. We ordered our latest favorites without hesitation even though you always did that for us:broiled squid, wakame salad, agadashi tofu and the glorious caterpillar roll that Aunt Rosanne taught us about. Jake got something delicious and spicy (I forgot the name), and the rest of us got sushi combos (no surprise there). I remembered when you guys brought Sushi from Arangs to our home after Jesse was born. Thankyou for spoiling us so lovingly! I remember that Sushi was one of the only foods I neverlost during my pregnancy.

By the way Dad, I finally found another lady who had the same severe sickness that I had during pregnancy. Her doctor was familiar with the condition "hyperemesis gravidarum" and she was actually able to be semi-active and greatly reduce symptoms by using a medication made for chemotherapy patients (Zophran). This gives us a lot more hope when thinking of possibly getting pregnant again.

During our meal Jesse was really tired from trying to work with Jer and Brian all afternoon while they did construction on our kitchen so he when he got fussy Mae and Leena entertained him (trying to give me some time to eat) which was great. Then, later on, they brought out some Mango ice cream for him and we were all remembering how you gave him his very first ice cream here and it had been the Mango flavor (Mae remembered). Jake had not had time for a real meal in a couple of days andit was Jer's last day in Ohio until September so it was definitely time for some good healthy food and a send-off dinner. Well Dad, we had a lovely time hanging out there for a few hours and we missed you but also felt like you were very close. And at the end of supper we all toasted you and Rocky Jones with the smoked eel sushi. (and Jake with the caterpillar roll) I imagine that you and Rocky were smiling down on us. And I am quite sure that by now you have gotten the chance to meet Todd's father, Jesse Freeman Cade up there in heaven. Well, until we see you guys again. Lots of love from down here....