My sister is in hospital

@JudyEv (382259)
Rockingham, Australia
April 19, 2026 12:27am CST
My sister is in hospital about an hour away from us. They are not too sure what is wrong. She is dizzy and nauseous and feels very weak. They are running lots of tests to try to get some answers. She is 88 and we share a birthday along with our deceased brother (her twin). I asked her what the food was like. She immediately went into rave mode. The first night she’d had a huge lamb shank with vegetables. When I was growing up shanks were boiled to make stock for soup. The shanks were then fed to the dogs. Now, they’re touted as a gourmet meal. I guess it’s all in how they were cooked. The photo is of a decadent dessert we had once. If I've put it up before, that just shows what an impression it made on me.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174558)
• United States
19 Apr
I hope the doctors can figure out what is wrong with your sister and can treat it effectively. I'm glad they're feeding her well, at least. The last time I was in the hospital, I only got clear soups and I was hungry all the time. I couldn't wait to go home and fix real food. (I was in the hospital for three days because of an allergic reaction. They were afraid the allergy was food related.)
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174558)
• United States
19 Apr
@JudyEv I hope you're just going in for tests so you won't be there long enough to have to eat hospital food.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Apr
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Apr
I'm going into hospital on Thursday but won't be getting fed either. I'll write about it soon.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69186)
• Centralia, Washington
19 Apr
I hope your sister will be okay soon. Your dessert looks like it should be posted more than once.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Apr
Doesn't it just look the best?
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69186)
• Centralia, Washington
19 Apr
@JudyEv The cherry combined with the mint leaf is gorgeous.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
@sallypup They dress these desserts up so beautifully.
Toni
@toniganzon (77223)
• Philippines
19 Apr
Hospital food here is usually the worst!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Apr
Our hospitals here (at least some of them) have excellent records when it comes to food.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148738)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 Apr
I just said a prayer for your sister. I hope they figure out what is wrong with her.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Apr
Thank you, Judy. That's really appreciated.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (59257)
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19 Apr
I’m sorry your sister is so sick. Hopefully the doctors can help her feel better very soon.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Apr
Thanks. I hope they can help her. She's not a sickly person by any means so this has come as a bit of a shock.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
@MarieCoyle Thanks.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (59257)
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20 Apr
@JudyEv Hopefully, you will get some good news on your sister soon.
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Gayle Harrelson
@2ndchances24 (12227)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
19 Apr
I'm praying she gets well soon & it's nothing serious God be with her & make her better Amen.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Apr
Thank you very much, Gayle. That's really kind of you and much appreciated.
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Gayle Harrelson
@2ndchances24 (12227)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
20 Apr
@JudyEv Your very welcome, I know how bad things can be & get & feel at the same time, I've had my fair share of sickness with my health & have seen others struggle with there's as well, so we all need prayers & to know some 1 cares enough to pray for them.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120908)
• United States
19 Apr
I will say a prayer for your sister. I’m amazed the food is so good. Our hospital food is decent, but nothing like that! Please keep us up to date on her condition.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Apr
Thanks for your prayers. There is an extensive menu at the bigger hospitals and you can order food at any time.
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Dominique
@dodo19 (48166)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
20 Apr
I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I do hope the doctors can find out what's going on. The dessert looks so good!
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Dominique
@dodo19 (48166)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
21 Apr
@JudyEv That's something. Hopefully she is able to come home as expected.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Apr
When I rang last night she was expecting to go home today. I will ring later to find out if she did or if she is still in hospital.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Apr
@dodo19 Thanks.
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Max Crisp
@Orson_Kart (8298)
• United Kingdom
20 Apr
If she’s enjoying her food, that’s a good sign. That’s a dreamy delicious decadent dessert, if ever I saw one!
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Max Crisp
@Orson_Kart (8298)
• United Kingdom
20 Apr
@JudyEv Cheer up, Judy. You can still eat the dessert, just a smaller portion. I think age takes away the appetite but hopefully not the enjoyment. Anyone reading this would think you’re nearly 80!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
@Orson_Kart Ooohh, you think you're very clever, don't you?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
Doesn't it look delicious? I used to go ape for these desserts but lately I feel a bit 'off' if I have too much of such a good thing. It's pretty sad to get old.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86765)
• United States
19 Apr
I’m sorry she’s in the hospital, and I pray they find the issue and successfully treat it!
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86765)
• United States
20 Apr
@JudyEv — it’s the least I can do. How are things progressing with her tests and diagnosis?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
Thanks for the prayers. It's really appreciated.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
@FourWalls I rang her a while ago and it looks like she'll be discharged tomorrow.
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rakski
@rakski (156496)
• Philippines
20 Apr
I hope they will know what's wrong with your sister to have proper treatment
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rakski
@rakski (156496)
• Philippines
20 Apr
@JudyEv send our regards and prayers to her
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
Thanks. I'll ring shortly and find out how she is today.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Apr
@rakski Yes, thank you. I'll do that.
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Ali Canary
@AliCanary (4457)
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19 Apr
Oh goodness, I hope they find out what is wrong. It's definitely a positive that she enjoyed her meal.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Apr
If she is enjoying her food, surely that's a good sign.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21492)
• London, England
20 Apr
I do like a roast shank! I have one in the freezer for when I feel like a treat
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
I can't seem to get past the horrible boiled ones Mum used to do.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Apr
@Ronrybs Don't even try. You'll be sadly disappointed.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21492)
• London, England
24 Apr
@JudyEv I can't imagine boiled ones!
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
22 Apr
I hope they can figure out what is wrong with your sister. Sending a prayer her way. That's quite a dessert.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Apr
Thanks. I might ring her shortlly.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Apr
@LindaOHio She's home and is doing well thanks.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
24 Apr
@JudyEv You're very welcome. How is she doing?
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (11847)
• Philippines
23 Apr
I hope she is feeling better now. God bless.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Apr
Thanks. Yes, she is home again now.
rebelann1949
@rebelann (117250)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Apr
I pray they find the cure for whatever is ailing her. Boy does that dessert look fancy.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117250)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Apr
You're welcome @JudyEv
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
Thank you. That's kind of you.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
19 Apr
I am so sorry for your sister, she is no more young, but she can still have many more years to enjoy life. I hope your sister will be fine soon. This dessert looks delicious.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
20 Apr
@JudyEv - Poor woman, I hope she is not in pain.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
Thanks for the good wishes. She is a tough lady but has had several bouts of bowel and bladder problems.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (13047)
• United States
19 Apr
I hope they find out what is wrong with your sister and she will be feeling much better soon. That dessert has me drooling.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (13047)
• United States
25 Apr
@JudyEv Some look so good, it's almost a shame to cut them.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
They really dress some desserts up to look a million dollars.
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Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (11402)
• United Kingdom
19 Apr
Lamb shanks are getting popular here now. We have them sometimes cooked in the slow cooker. I really like them. The ones you buy in there shops generally have mint in the gravy ….i don’t like that on meat ….i like the lamb to taste like lamb …. I hope that they can find out what’s wrong with your sister ….my Mom is 88 next month and her health is a great concern of mine…..
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Apr
@Traceyjayne My Mum (and my sister's ) got to 104 too.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
88 is certainly getting up there but dozens get well into their 90s nowadays.
Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (11402)
• United Kingdom
20 Apr
@JudyEv oh yes, my Mom had an Aunt who lived til 104 years old …
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@nicegolden (412)
• Shenzhen, China
20 Apr
sorry,what you say 'rave mood' mean love or angry? a bit puzzled
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
Bad choice on my part. She was on a high about how yummy the meal was. You could hear the change in her voice when I asked her about her meal.
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@nicegolden (412)
• Shenzhen, China
20 Apr
@JudyEv oh,every one is glad to that,hope she recovers soon
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