Well, Well, Well.

My computer was delivered today! Now I have to find the time to figure out how to hook it up to DSL. In the mean time, I have returned to dial-up, which I had forgotten even existed.

My dad is still in the hospital. Today he did much more coughing, which really wears him out. He also had x-rays, a CAT scan and some other kind of heart test.

I was there when the pulmonary specialist came in this morning and he had several ideas for what he may like to try in the future. But first, the bronchitis must be cleared up. He does not have pneumonia, but bronchitis.

Jonge and Famke came to play with me for the day. We watched three baby woodchucks frolicking in the school yard across the street from us. They were SO fun to watch. Jonge really enjoyed that. He also helped me look for more flowers. Everyday I am surprised with some new flower.

The prettiest flower in the yard today was Famke. Notice how she can stand on her own. She can crawl now too. As soon as I get a spare minute I will have to rework everything in my house so she cannot pull things off tables and onto her head.

Yesterday Daughter and I took Jonge and Famke to visit my mom at the nursing home. She was as delight to see them as they were to see her. They enjoyed giving her kisses, and showing all of the new things they can do. On the ride to the home, Famke, who was looking out of the back window, kept saying "Oh! Wow!" over and over and over. It was so cute.

And, one more thing. I must praise the hospital where my dad is staying. It is Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. Oh, my. What a nice place to visit (although, I wouldn't want to STAY there). Scottie's coffee is the best. I prefer the sugar free caramel latte, large, as hospitals tend to make me very sleepy. And, what a gift shop they have! Having just spent a week shopping in cute little shops all over northern lower Michigan, I'd have to say we weren't in any that were better than the Blodgett Hospital gift shop. Even the view from his room is spectacular. It's like being in a tree house, overlooking tall pines and a pretty lake.

Of course, the most important aspect is the care my dad is receiving. I had one bad experience once when my dad was there, so I am always a bit naggy to the nursing staff about staying on top of certain things. My dad will not ASK for anything, because he 'doesn't want to bother' someone. Even today, while barely able to catch his breath, the student nurse who was there to give him his meds asked how he was, and he choked out "Fine." (By the way, this apple fell FAR from THAT tree. Ask how I am and I will tell. More than anyone ever wants to know.)

So. That's been my week, so far. I have a NEW sewing machine sitting untouched on my dining room table. I hope to get to it sometime this summer. Maybe after I figure out how to get my DSL back.

Then, I'll finish unpacking and look for where I left the vacuum...