September 7. Day 251. Home sweet home. Part 2

Before pitching the idea of respite care to Margaret, I did a reconnaissance mission. I reported back. Of all the words that came out of my mouth there were three phrases that hit home
1. My dogs could come and visit
2. "Everyone" watches The Bold and the Beautiful in these facilities and
3. She could feed the birds. Now that the short stay has morphed into ongoing care, a bar fridge has been installed in her room and a stock of mince has been acquired.
It didn't take long for the birds to get the message. The magpies, noisy miners, butcher birds and crows are already at her fly by window. The bush turkeys gather at ground level. Only the kookaburras remain elusive. Given she has only been here three weeks and the meat safe installed for only a few days that's quite the achievement. It's clearly beginning to feel like home.