Taking care of the CWO... FEED HER!

Hello All, Jennifer here at Command Central where the buzz has quieted down quite a bit of late. It is hard for us all to sustain the intense level of concern and care that showered Rachelle and Pete in the first weeks, to be sure, but here we are living the "drama" daily. And there is much more to come... Our infamous CWO (Chief Wellness Officer) is now also Pete's CWL (Chief Wellness Lackey) and he keeps her moving!!! She is an amazing woman with deep wells of reserve and is non-stop going from our house to the hospital (where she sleeps most nights... or at least tries to!), to work, quick errands, back to the hospital, back to our house, back to work and so on and so on. Never resting. If she is by chance not there, she is always calling in, getting updates, getting information, getting news. Her complete devotion to Pete is both firm and admirable. Today she did take a quick nap before getting called back in to Pete's side but she woke exhausted, not rejuvenated, as she sleeps little at night. It is taking its toll and I am worried about her as she attempts, as well, to finish her schoolwork and get credit for her Spring classes. What to do, you ask? The main thing I am focusing on is making sure she eats and drinks enough liquids. And this is tricky. We make sure she dines with us every night but many days this is the only time she stops and eats all day. Anyone out there who can help me get snacks and food to her is welcome!!! As Pete is on a feeding tube, he forgets that she needs to eat and take breaks. And she does too. If you visit her or Pete, bring her food! Snacks! Or drop them off here and I will load her down with them. Healthy, energizing snacks...! The burdens she carries are many these days... a terrible roller coaster ride she'd rather not be on. Pete needs our visits, thoughts, prayers and energy for his long road to recovery. Please keep in mind that the caregiver, Rachelle, needs us all as well. Now. Help me help her!!! Signing off, Your CCS (Command Central Supervisor)