A Little Over a Year

[MaraWentz]

Wow, it's been a little over a year since Elvis passed. When I think about it though, really think about it, it feels like just yesterday I was carrying him out of the vets in a box. Which is confusing because it feels like just yesterday he was yelling my name the day I came to pick him up and take him home. Just yesterday we split a sandwich for lunch, along with some grape juice. We chased each other down the hall back and forth. He greedily ate all the peanuts. We played peekaboo under the covers. You chased my hubby off the bed. ugh i was so mad when I woke up to my mouth stinging because you were dropping the seeds from those dried chili peppers in my mouth while I was sleeping. LOL I remember you climbed up the jungle gym at the park and threw a huge tantrum when we tried to get you down. We drove 4 hours down 95 with your huge cage strapped down to the roof of our tiny olds mobile. What a sight. I couldn't stand it when ever I put on a movie you would scream until I held you. The car rides were hilarious as you whistled so out of tune to the songs on the radio. You whistled as hard and loud as you could, bobbing your head. Lol Goof ball. When you'd get mad I'd whistle kookaburro. You're favourite song. You were always so photogenic. Easter morning you took the best photos ever You looked so handsome in that tree.

The vet. Man I wish I never took you. Everything would be so different now. You were my best friend and I let you down buddy. I should've walked out. i never got to kiss you or craddle you. Hold you one last time. Only after death did I get to say goodbye. I shouldnt had had to ever say bye. You were so young. we had our whole life ahead. supposed to be friends forever. We were friends since I was 8. It's not fair.

I cant believe its already been a year. So much has changed. The thought of you will never leave though. When does it get easier to move on?

 

[dishgal1]

That is just about the sweetest thing I have read in a long time. Bless your heart, it is hard to believe they can engulf our heart the way they do. I am in tears just reading that and hugs are coming your way. Wish I could make it better. Life without them is hard. I am so sorry ...........sort of goes along with my thread I started about the vet. Just curious as to why he had to go to the vet.

 

[MaraWentz]

He hurt his leg and wasn't using it. So we took him to the vet and he gave him some honey flavored pain reliever. We took him back about a week or 2 later because he slowed his eating and drinking, he seemed very weak and fragile and he had an episode where he spewed some clear liquid,, so we took him into an emergency appointment. There was less spark to him kind of. It's just, you'd think it'd be easier after a whole year. But it's not.

 

[MaraWentz]

These are his before and after. The second photo is the night before he died.

 

[MacawGuy]

im sorry to hear that. made tears n my eyes reading... I hope it gets better for you

 

[ConureCrazy]

I'm so sorry for you and Elvis... It's funny it's been a bout a year and a week since my Cockatiel Tweeters died. I had him since I was little, like you, at about 6. It does still feel like yesterday. R.I.P. Elvis. ;(

 

[dishgal1]

Aw he was so cute.

 

[MaraWentz]

Thanks every one. Its just hard sometimes.
@ Conure Crazy Isn't it weird? You know they're gone, you think of them everyday without crying and then when you really sit and think it feels unreal again. Like you're experiencing it all over again.

 

[ConureCrazy]

Yeah, it feels sad and unreal to think about. I'm still not over the fact that it really happened...

 

[luvmytooo]

Im sorry Mara. Just try to remember the fun times you had with Elvis.
Cherish those memories , those are what helps you through times like these.
Heres to you Elvis , your memory will always live on in the hearts that loved you.

 

[MaraWentz]

Thanks luvmytoo. And ConureCrazy, its so good to know that I'm not alone.

 

[cnyguy]

It does take time to heal after the loss of a beloved parrot. Elvis will always be in your heart and your thoughts, and through time, your good memories of him will help you heal.

 

[ConureCrazy]

Yes, like luvmytoo said, think of the funny and good times. Sometimes I see Oliver hanging upside down similar to Tweeters and I burst out laughing. Focus on the good, I guess.

 

[ann]

you two had a special bond and its clear he was very loved. don't feel guilty for taking him to the vet, you did what you believed was best at the time, and I'm sure he would appreciate that. cherish his memories, you will see him again, but judging by your signature, you should bring some shoes

 

[Rio Mom]

Big hugs to you!