Happy Easter!

What a beautiful day it is here in Maryland.  Perfect!  I hope everyone is having a good day.

Spoke to many family members on the phone today, and it was good to connect.   My mother is pleasant and cheerful, but she has had Alzheimer's disease for several years now, and it's difficult to carry on a conversation with her.  She is in Ohio.  She forgets what has been said within several seconds, and repeatedly asks the same thing over and over again.  It's sad.  She will be 91 years old this month, on my 64th birthday.  I've always thought it special that our birthdays are on the same day.  She overall health is remarkably good, except for her mind.  The other thing is that she can't walk more than a few feet without becoming totally exhausted.  She has no strength, and lays in her bed all day.  Other than walking the few yards from her room to the dining room, she can't walk at all, and is nearly bent over double over her walker when she does.   I could never have imagined years ago that she would come to this point in her life.  She would have been totally appalled.  Of course, I can't help but be concerned that the same may be in store for me.  I pray it isn't.

Good Friday

Yesterday was a gorgeous spring day, and today looks like it's going to be a repeat performance.   Easter weekend is here.  The trees are blooming in their spring pastels, and it looks like the grass could soon use some mowing.  I picked some hyacinths the other day, and every time I pass them, I get a whiff of that wonderful fragrance.

The Hubby is really struggling with his head cold.  It's hit him quite hard, and he says he probably won't go to the kids house for Easter dinner on Sunday.  He doesn't want to pass the cold along to all the relatives who will be gathered, including the 4 children, so we will probably stay home together.  I don't want him to be alone.

I have plans this morning to meet friends for a trip to the Arts Center and then lunch.  It should be fun.  We went there last year for this event - a charity event put on by the Seniors.  I should stop now and get ready to go.  Perhaps more later ...  This photo was taken at the Philadelphia Flower Show this spring.