Thursday, May 28, 2009

In Case You're Wondering

I am doing more and feeling better! YEAH!

Today I went to a local greenhouse and bought some of the plants and flowers I have been dreaming of all winter. I have been saving my birthday money just so I could get these...

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I went with my mom. We brought the kiddos and of course all the boys ended up buying flowers for 4-H projects. We were there for a little over an hour and I was able to be on my feet the whole time, with a little help from some Ibuprophen.

When we got home and opened the garage door, we found this

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A sweet, little, scared and weak female Ruby-throated hummingbird. She had a wad of gray kitty fur stuck in her foot. We're pretty sure my cat was probably after her. We sent her home with my mom, so my dad, the vet, could take a look at her. He soon brought her back and we tried to let her go. She only flew a short distance and landed in the yard. Jay scooped her up and we brought her indoors and placed her beak in some hummingbird solution. At first, she wouldn't drink any, but before long we saw her tiny tongue flickering. After she was done eating we took her outside and she quickly flew up to the top of a tree. We all stood there and cheered her on!

I am still dealing with some pain, but it isn't nearly as severe as it was 2 1/2 months ago. I pretty much have to stay on Ibuprophen to function throughout the days, but at least I'm up! I pretty sure my husband is extremely grateful that I am doing laundry and cooking meals again!

13 comments:

  1. Jenn, So glad you are feeling better. I love the flowers.I will be looking fowards to seeing a pic when you get them planted! Blessings, Faye

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  2. jumping out up and down for you!! (ok, not really...but imagine it anyway)

    seriously, i am thrilled for you! the little things are just so important. very, very jealous of your flowers. i'll try hard to get over that.

    hope you have a wonderful weekend, jenn!

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  3. Thank God! I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear this. And I can only imagine how relieved you are to be up and around a little more.

    Beautiful flowers! There is something about seeing all those bright colors that just lifts my spirits.

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  4. Praise the Lord!!!! I am so excited and relieved to hear of your progress! I'm sure your kids are just beside themselves, being able to go somewhere with mommy! I'm glad you were able to get flowers and I hope they bring you much joy. The one's I planted in pots a few weeks ago, are really starting to take off.

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  5. Aww, what a great update! So glad you're up and about again! I pray God gives you a miraculous and full recovery! Poor birdie, but so glad you guys are taking such good care of it!

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  6. So glad you are feeling better! Pretty flowers!

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  7. I am glad you are feeling better, and that little bird is just darling!!!

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  8. how neat that you were able to rescue that tiny little hummingbird.
    what has been ailing you? hope you get all better soon.
    have a great night.
    chasity
    {love your header...so pretty!}

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  9. Good to hear you are able to be up and about now. That must have been so hard.
    Beautiful flowers. :)

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  10. well! look at you! Your blog looks great!!

    and what a neat thing...to hold a hummingbird - there has to be a poem about that one :)

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  11. Yay!! I am over here cheering too. Loved the hummingbird story.


    Glad you had a nice day. Beautiful flowers can definitely make anyone's day! :)

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  12. So happy to hear you are doing better, and SO glad you were able to save that little hummingbird! I had one trapped in my garage once & was able to get her and save her, too. It's amazing how LIGHT they really are!

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  13. Jenn, I'm so glad you are feeling better! I know this has been a long haul for you! Your flowers look beautiful! I can't wait to see what you do with them! Neat hummingbird experience too!

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