My worst nightmare is coming true

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I think she died of lead poisoning :(

I found my stained glass angel on the ground behind a cabinet that she frequents. It was mangled. I don't know how she reached it and honestly it never occurred to me how dangerous it was to have in the house. She died a totally preventable death.

I called the vet again to have her send out a lead test.
 

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Oh no, I'm so very sorry to read this Liz. Please accept my deepest condolences. Please don't blame yourself for anything, you are a good mom. We still don't know the reason for sure until you get the results. So much is beyond our control. Take care.
 
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And thank you all so much for your kind words. My heart hurts tonight.
 

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I am so, so sorry. Thinking of you and Luna tonight. :(
 

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I am so deeply sorry, Liz. I know how very much you loved her. And how much she loved you in turn.

Please don't beat yourself up over this. You've been a wonderful mom to your ekkies. Sometimes things will just slip past us, you know? It could've happened to anyone. One danger missed doesn't take away from how amazing a parront you've been for your ekkies. And I won't let anyone tell you different... not even you.

Fly free, Luna, buoyed up by the love your mother has for you, and the warm thoughts being sent your way from each and every one of us who has been allowed a glimpse into your life's journey.

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I am so, so sorry. I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling.
 

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I am so very sorry. Whatever the cause, it was not a result of you not caring, so please don't blame yourself. My heart goes out to you for you loss.
 

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My condolences.

They do get into things... it's in their nature.

Don't feel guilty. It happens. I know it hurts...
 

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I am so sorry to have read this news this morning, i was hoping, like us all, for better news. I am very sorry and give my condolences,having lost a close birdy friend once.
Be comforted that you took extraordinary steps to get her better. You just have to take it in, and let it out.
 

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I think she died of lead poisoning :(

I found my stained glass angel on the ground behind a cabinet that she frequents. It was mangled. I don't know how she reached it and honestly it never occurred to me how dangerous it was to have in the house. She died a totally preventable death.

I called the vet again to have her send out a lead test.

I am so sad reading this. You are so brave to say something like this. It could help others to watch more carefully for things around our birds. Thank you!
Please don't blame yourself. Bad things happen..... :(
My heart hurts knowing what you are going through.
So sorry..... :(
 

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I am so sorry for your loss:( My heart is breaking for you.
 

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I just went through this thread and I'm so sorry this happened. I can't imagine what you're going through. Please don't blame yourself. Just keep Jack close to you. His sweetness will help. I'm so sorry.
 

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Liz, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please don't punish yourself with unnecessary guilt while your heart is already breaking. You are and will be in my thoughts.
 

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My deepest condolences, Liz. Please allow yourself to grieve without guilt, and know at some point you will think only the sweetest memories of Luna. You are an outstanding parront, and Jack will be at your side as comfort.
 

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Oh dear, my heart goes out to you! As Mark said, they get into things and sometimes we can't foresee it. You are a great bird mom, you gave my heartfelt condolences.
 

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