10/02/2026
I'm having a difficult day today, my Flavorful Fans.
Since Tuesday, my sister has been dealing with some severe health problems that have led to what happened this morning. This morning at around 8:30, my sister had another stroke. At the same time, she is dealing with sepsis, a kidney infection, and a urinary tract infection.
After the stroke this morning, her right eye is stuck facing up, and she is having vision problems (seeing double). Her pain is uncontrolled and is just miserable. I was speaking to her this morning around 3:30, as she needed to speak to someone, as she hasn't been able to eat anything without throwing up since early Wednesday morning.
I am exhausted. My family is exhausted. I feel bad, but I cannot sit in the hospital seeing her suffer. I am able, most of the time, to keep my emotions in check, but I started crying when I saw my sister this morning. Thank you to the friends who have listened to me just talk to help me calm down.
Now, to the reason for this post. I am still planning on being at the Downtown Appleton Farm Market in front of Bona Fide Juicery from 8-12:30. For the rest of today (Friday), I will keep the shop open (until 4 pm) as long as nothing happens at the hospital. All I wish to ask is for some patience, as I may not respond as quickly as before.
Also, (but don't feel obligated) would you guys be willing to donate a stuffed animal cat? My sister is missing our indoor cats and a kitten named Squeak. I have given her all my cat stuffed animals, but they are old. When she was going through her brain surgeries in 2020 and 2021, I bought her a new black cat stuffed animal. She hugged that thing every day.
I hope you all have an amazing Friday. I'm trying to find a way to get these thoughts out without crying. Thank you for listening.