The Flickers are back

Freezing rain, wind and upset stomach's don't go together. I keep believing that each day will be better or at least manageable. She doesn't seem to keep anything down. Thank God for Baxter the infusion pump. It keeps us out of the hospital.

I looked out the window this morning and the entire family was present. Mom, Dad and Baby Flicker. They come and hang on the suet feeders. Each taking a turn, each watching out for the other. Since the big holly trees across the street are gone they are more visible. They like to hang on the telephone poles across the street. They work their way up and down with ease. I am surprised that Baby is still here. They are not a flock kind of bird. Not like the sparrows or the Oregon Junkos that appear enmass all the time. We might have more than three but that is the most ever spotted at one time.

The Flickers are a very nice little family. They provide us color, variety and parenting tips like let Baby eat second. Not first nor last, but second. Approach your destination in stages, always be on lookout for danger, stick together and keep an eye on each other and keep close. I am incorporating all those things right now.

I need to eat first or sometimes that does not happen and I get short tempered. Try everything to stay out of the hospital; approach it carefully. Keep vigilant, make sure the meds and fluids and everything is taken care of on a daily basis. Make sure there is time for lots of hugs and close contact.