Goodbye my friends.

Not too long ago I had my last meal as a "normal" person.

Green beans (cooked just like my Mama does!), mashed potatoes, gravy, and country fried steak. It all turned out quite well. At least in my opinion :) L1 even wanted 2nd on the steak, which is rare for him to want 2nd on anything.

It was pretty pathetic. While eating I kept dwelling on the thought of it was my last meal. I'd try to snap myself out of it and say no, it's not at all. Just the last meal I can eat anything at. I even had some Jason Mraz lyrics pop into my head "Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me." So many times in my life I've turned to food to be my friend. In the good times and the not so good times.

Until Tues, my diet will be clear liquids. My instruction sheet says:

• apple, grape, cranberry juices
• clear broths-chicken, vegetable, or beef
• decaf coffee or tea (no creamer, use artificial sweetener if desired)
• water or flavored water such as Crystal Lite, sugar-free Koolaid, etc
• Gatorade, Powerade, G2, Propel, or other similar products
• Sugar-free Jell-o, sugar-free popsicles
• Protein shakes for each meal, 2-3 times/day (stopping on Sun when bowel prep begins)
• nothing red or purple colored

So that's it...it's going to be tough but worth it!