Roses for Doris

Another vase of roses has appeared at Doris's bedside! The dark pink ones are very scented. 
My sister Christine talked to her on the phone again while I and Martin were visiting. 
Later, Martin drove to Swanage in the rain. He's staying with our friends L and P before leading a birdwatching walk tomorrow along the Dorset coast. I was hoping to accompany him but decided I would feel more at ease remaining at home close to Doris. (It gave me a chance to catch up on some housework, too.)