07/26/2026
Take Care of Your
Parents: A Real Talk & Real Food Story
Yesterday, I went over to my mom’s to help her clear out closets and get rid of old clothes to prepare for her big move. While there, someone brought her dinner served in a 3-compartment clam-shell to-go container: chicken pasta in one of the smaller sections and a salad taking up the big portion.
You never know—seniors tend to eat less when they get older, but my mom didn't touch it. She never does. That’s probably one of the reasons why she's getting ready for this big move!
So, as a Southern daughter, I knew I needed to go home and cook something proper. We packed up, came home, and I put together a rich mix of shrimp, chicken, and sausage in a thick gravy built on a dark roux. It could've been a gumbo, but it was nice and thick—a true 30-weight gravy that hits the spot.
Take care of your parents. I can’t stress that enough. Be there for them because we all have people who look out for us. And if your parents have gone on to be with the Lord, He still gives someone for you to look out after.
God bless you, and check out the photos—you'll see the ones from the place and the ones from my house!
