Last Monday 25 7 2016

We do have winter now. Max 8 degrees C. Believe it, it is raining which is making it colder. I try and keep both Hubby and Stoffel the African Grey warm in front of a heater. What a job! Bad weather makes the day even more sad. Next week this time hubby will stay here no longer, but in the old age home. The day is coming nearer and nearer and the thought even more sad by the day.

[Hazel]

A heartfelt fav for this poignant shot. So sorry to hear that your hubby will go next week to live in the home. I can only imagine what a great sadness it will be for you all. A small consolation that he will be looked after. Sending you all kind thoughts. Sylvia, take good care.

[Babs]

Such a sad photo. It must be a very difficult time for you both. I am a great believer though in the saying as one door closes another opens and I am sure there will be brightness ahead. Take care.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@quietpurplehaze @onewing Thanks for the good wishes. This will be a very hard time for me....

[Jaroslav Šulc]

I like.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Sending best wishes to you both for this difficult time.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

That's not great news and the picture tells it's own story. Thinking of you. FAV for the capture if not the subject.

[Bep]

Such a sad photo, Sylvia. Thinking of both of you.

[plainjaneandnonnonsense]

Wonderful picture which captures so well the emotions of this difficult time. So sad for you.

[Louise]

Your shot brought tears to my eyes. So lovely and sad at the same time. Big hugs:)

[Sylvia du Toit]

@ziggy77 @ladymagpie @gijsje @plainjaneandnononsense @cheekylulu Thanks for all the good wishes. As they say live goes on...

[Pyrrhula]

So sad time. Hope you soon will have better day`s and this is:`` even door de zure appel heenbijten``. Great pic. to express you mood .

[Gillian]

So sad.

[Maggiemae]

Don't call it the old age home - a nicer name is 'Care' which they really do get. It will be warm there and you will visit so that will be to look forward to! The parrot will miss him!

[Lin]

You've captured the emotion very well, but it wasn't until I read the tag that I wanted to cry. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

[katy]

Congratulations, Sylvia, On getting this very emotional shot to the PP. Hopefully with the help of your friends both here on 365 and around you you will be able to work through this time of difficulty and come through it with strength

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

You are the best of caretakers, and the best of photographers.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@aikimomm Thanks but on bad days I do not think I am the best caretaker. I only try.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@grammyn Thanks Katy. I rely on friends from far and nearby. 365 Gave me friends I miss if I do not hear from them. At this stage it is difficult to post photos. Hope from next week I will be able to send one a day.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@linnypinny Thanks for the prayers I need each and every one.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@maggiemae Thanks I will call it "Care"from now on. This is a section in the old age home where they look after people 24 hours a day. Once he is there I will post some pictures. They do have a beautiful little garden and place outside to.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@pyrrhula Thanks. I will look atyour beautiful flowers and feel better!

[Johanna]

So sorry for the bad news, I hope you find the strength again to go on and enjoy of the small things of everyday life

[Stephanie]

Such a sad picture and a sad time for you Sylvia, I am sending you such a big hug and prayers as always.

[Lisa Poland]

So sorry to hear that your hubby is having to go into a home. Many prayers for him.

[Anna Kucharska]

So sad....
Perfect illustration,

[Dinah Pinkston]

Just wanted to send you a hug, and prayers for both you and your husband through this difficult time.

[Walks @ 7]

Tears for you. This image is so so beautiful and powerful.

[Jacquie]

I have a lump in my throat at the reality of your situation. Hope you can find some comfort from all the supportive comments here.

[Sandy]

Very poignant words and image. Hugs and prayers.

[Barb Newcomb]

I feel such sadness reading of your situation. My thoughts are with you - great big hug as well!

[Stef Neyhart]

Such a poignant photo for a sad transition. One consolation is having photography to help you through this time. I'm so very sorry for you and your husband. Hang in their.