A month ago two 4-foot scarecrows arrived in Isabel's room all decked out in overalls, plaid shirts, felt hats, bowties, and lace. "Sophie" and "Jake" took up residence by her television.
The next day a nurse came into her room during a visit from some friends. He leaned over to Isabel's ear and quietly said: "Isabel, I can't believe how much you resemble your relatives!" Mum looked at him quizzically as her visitors were friends and not family. With a twinkle in his eye, he pointed to the scarecrows, and Isabel quipped back, "AH! Thank you!"
And so the fun began. Two hours later, two more scarecrows (only 4 inches tall this time) appeared in two of Mum's window sill plants. And the next day, two new four-footers could be found guarding the terrace garden from any autumn intruders.
No one has yet laid claim to the last four "relatives". By the way, did you know that scarecrows are known as "tattie bogles" in some parts of Scotland?
Thank goodness Unit 2-6 is not short of merriment!
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