Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Happy Easter

Tomorrow is the beginning of my Easter break.  The boys and I will be traveling.  Hubby will be home.  My dad has been battling the most God awful cough.  They are tentatively saying COPD and Gerd.  He's never smoked a day in his life.  He has an appointment to see a pulmonary specialist, but not until May.  He fell Monday and is in a lot of pain.


My Grandmother fell twice last week and has some other health issues.  She was admitted to the hospital.  The Dr. told her today she would have to go to the rehab facility.  Mom told me there is a chance she may not be able to go home.  We are all sad.
She has lost much of her strength.  She is not happy not being able to go home.

Mom is still working full time and trying to take care of everything (with her sisters, of course! :-)  And not taking care of herself.  She is sick with a cold/bronchitis/yucky stuff.


Please keep them all in your thoughts.


Please enjoy the pictures below.  I took them this week.  They are my Easter gift to you.
Is this just a regular blackbird?


This guy was very active.
Bluejay


 This one is my absolute favorite.  The sparrow on the right is singing.  The sparrow on the left has a mohawk!  Click to enlarge.

Yellow finch


Red bellied woodpecker?

7 comments:

Betsyanne (E Sheppard) said...

I love your photos (again). I am sorry to hear about some people in your family having health problems and falling too. I hope these problems clear up soon. I will be thinking of you and of them.

Dawn said...

So sorry about the health issues with your family. Never fun!

Thanks for the photos.....really like the yellow:)

Out on the prairie said...

Hope all heals around you and have a great holiday.

KrippledWarrior said...

Holding you and your family up in prayer. The first photo is of a starling. I love blue jays, especially when they harass cats!!!

Jules said...

I'm just getting back to blogging and SO sorry to here all of your news. My thoughts and prayers are of course with your family and you. And I'm here if I can do anything.

I love your gift, especially the Finch :)
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

jeanlivingsimple said...

Have to disagree with the bird in question being a Starling. It is a Common Grackle. I have them here.

Wishing your family the best. I LOVE that pic of your Grandmother with her touch stuck out.

Please try to have a Happy Easter. Y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers. PS...love how your Dad writes.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Hi Cathy, Hope you and your family have had a Happy Easter... I know you will enjoy traveling... Be SAFE.

I will keep your family members in my prayers...

Hugs,
Betsy