My Beloved Phoe

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Oh Terry, I'm so sorry, and in shock. When I saw this I didn't think it was real. How can this be real? Little Phoe seemed to be doing so well. I know there's no way to understand it right now, so there are no words I can think of. Please just know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. I'm right there with you, I get it.
 

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I’m so very sorry, Terry.


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Oh Terry! I'm so sorry! That brave, brave little bird lived his life to its utmost and gave you so much pleasure and great company. Of course he's flying free now, dressed in a gorgeous suit of perfect feathers. I hope me meets up soon with our Dommie. I have a feeling they'd get along like a house on fire.

You did so much for little Phoe in his short life, so please don't forget you were a blessing to him as much as he was one to you. I'm thankful for the time you had together and know his memory will always be a sweet one to you.

Love, Trish and flock. XX
 

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I have no words that can express how sad I am for your loss, Terry. All I know is that Phoe was lucky to be part of your life, remember him with joy and love.

Please don't feel you need to respond to us all individually, it's a beautiful thing when you do but for now, we are here to help you. We don't need you to reply and thank us all, that's what we friends are here for.
 

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I'm so very sorry for your loss of your sweet, special boy, Terry. Thank you for giving him a wonderful life and treating him like royalty every minute he was with you. I know how deeply you feel his loss, there are no words to ease the pain but in time I hope your vast collection of happy memories will comfort you. Hugs and lots of love, My Friend.

Fly free little one, you will be forever missed.
 

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Terry, I'm so sorry for the loss of beloved Phoe. He had such a beautiful heart, and your love for him was clearly evident in every story you told of him... as was his deep love for you.

Grieve for him, as I know you must. But try to focus on the miracle of his life rather than the tragedy of his passing. His time here may have been all too brief, and for now it is probably hard to hear anything over the crash of grief against the shores of your soul, but Phoe sings on within your heart. It is the music of his soul, and there is much love, joy and laughter in it. One day when you are ready, my dear friend, you will hear his song once again.

That is his gift to you.

You see, for 5 years you were his guardian angel. And he loved you for it with all his heart.

So now Phoe has decided that it is your turn to have a guardian angel.

Fly free like the phoenix you are, dearest Phoe, rising high on wings freshly adorned with brilliant, unblemished feathers. You will be deeply missed, but I don't doubt you will be watching over your person from your new vantage point. Because that is what guardian angels do. That is what heart birds do.
 

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Oh my gosh Terry, I am so, so sorry. I couldn’t believe it when I read it on the other thread. I know that while you love all your animals, certain ones leave much deeper impressions on our hearts than others. I know it’s more incredibly painful than can fully be expressed in words. Hugs of understanding Terry. Peace and healing also for Reg and Jax.
 

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I'm typing through tears my dear friend. I really thought like Gail, that he truly turned the corned and I am stunned as everyone else that he is gone.
All I can say is my heart is breaking with yours. :smile016:

What a beautiful painting and a wonderful tribute, he will forever be in your heart as well as ours.

Sending much love, hugs and prayers.
I am so very sorry . . . . . :(
 

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I'm so sorry for your loss, stay strong . He will always be around you

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I want to thank you all again for your beautiful posts. They have comforted me, and the words "heart bird" are so appropriate it made me cry. The support we have received from you all will never be forgotten.
I wanted to update on Jax (Phoe's buddy). He is grieving, and the only thing he ever learned to say is "PhoePhoe, which is he saying over and over. Yesterday he decided he wanted to be in Phoe's cage, I think it comforts him. He is also allowing cuddles from me, I think he knows we share this terrible pain in our hearts.
 

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Poor Jax, I know he feels the loss deeply. Phoe and Jax had a deep and beautiful bond. I think it is so right for you to allow Jax to grieve in his own way too. The two of you knew Phoe better than anyone I'm glad you're finding ways to comfort each other.
 

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Oh Terry! I’m heartbroken to be reading this:(. I had just finished celebrating Phoe feeling better that I am in shock to find out he had passed. My heart aches for you, but I’m happy you found each other and I know his life was happy because of you. I know these things are never easy, but we can take some comfort in knowing he is at rest now. Feathered hugs to you and Jax.
 

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Hi, Terry. I am sorry I saw your thread and read the news late. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I share in your pain. You took excellent care of Phoe and I am sure he knows how loved he was. I hope time eases some of the pain you feel. Thinking of you.
 

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