Carmen update: I took Carmen to a new pulmonologist recently and was pleased that he agreed with the medications and therapies that Hospice ordered for Carmen. He did say that we can try taking Carmen off oxygen and see how she does. She has been on oxygen for so long that we would have to get used to seeing her without a nasal cannula! Carmen is very congested this week and we’ve been suctioning out a ton of thick stuff. I had a cold (or allergies) earlier this week so my guess is that Carmen is suffering from whatever I had.
Monica the Magnificent brought us some carrot soup recently. It was so, so good! Last week I asked Monica for the recipe and the soup turned out wonderfully. It is so easy and healthy and tastes like a garden! If we look a little orange next time you see us, you will know why! 
Carrot Soup
3-4 lbs. carrots (I used baby carrots)
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
water to just cover veggies
1/2 cup orange juice
one large fresh rosemary sprig, leaves stripped from main stem and then chopped
Cook carrots and sweet potatoes until soft. (ETA: Make sure lid is on!) Add orange juice and chopped rosemary. Puree. I used a stick immersion blender. I agree with Monica that it is nice to leave some chunks! This is wonderful plain but also really good with sour cream or sharp cheese and crusty French bread.
According to Monica, if you have extra, this freezes very well.
Sounds great will have to try it.
Boil with the lid on the pot.
Delicious.
monica : )