Paco was a CAG and he passed away, I'm so sad

[Snowghost59]

I was looking for support in the sadness of losing him. I found this group and had completely forgotten I was a member. I have many years of happy memories of him. One day I hope I can share them here to you all. Thank you.

 

[HeatherG]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Snowghost59]

I am so sorry for your loss.

Thank you. Is that a Quaker in your photo? I was thinking about getting one.

 

[HeatherG]

Thank you. Is that a Quaker in your photo? I was thinking about getting one.

Yes. Willow is a blue Quaker. They are wonderful small to medium sized birds. Willow doesn’t talk but is a very cuddly loving bird.

 

[LaManuka]

I was looking for support in the sadness of losing him. I found this group and had completely forgotten I was a member. I have many years of happy memories of him. One day I hope I can share them here to you all. Thank you.

@Snowghost59, I’m so deeply sorry for your loss of Paco, but so glad that you say you have so many happy memories of your time together, although that time, however long it may be, is never ever enough. May those memories continue to sustain you during this very difficult time - it sounds to me like you gave Paco a wonderful life and I know he will be waiting for you at the Bridge.

 

[Snowghost59]

@Snowghost59, I’m so deeply sorry for your loss of Paco, but so glad that you say you have so many happy memories of your time together, although that time, however long it may be, is never ever enough. May those memories continue to sustain you during this very difficult time - it sounds to me like you gave Paco a wonderful life and I know he will be waiting for you at the Bridge.

Thank you so much, I miss him soo much. I feel lost and alone, he was quite a chatter box, whistles, hoots, I just feel empty.

 

[Snowghost59]

Yes. Willow is a blue Quaker. They are wonderful small to medium sized birds. Willow doesn’t talk but is a very cuddly loving bird.

I have read many different description of these fun little guys. Maybe one day.

 

[Snowghost59]

"I'll lend you, for a little while, a bird of mine," He said.
"For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead.​

It may be six or seven years, or maybe twenty-three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?​

He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.​

I cannot promise he will stay, as all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this bird to learn.​

I've looked the whole world over in my search for teachers true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.​

Now will you give him all your love - not think this labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call, to take him back again.​

I fancied that I heard them say, 'Dear Lord, thy will be done.'
For all the joy this bird shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.​

We'll shower him with tenderness and love while we may,
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.​

And should the angels call for him much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand."​

If, by your love, you've managed, my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him you've loved; be thankful; do not grieve. ​

Cherish every moment of your feathered charge.
He filled your home with songs of joy the time he was alive.
Let not his passing take from you those memories to enjoy. ​

"I will lend to you, a Bird", God said, and teach you all you have to do.
And when I call him back to heaven, you will know he loved you too. ​

~Author unknown​

 

[HeatherG]

I am not reading your previous post because I will cry. Darn you.

 

[Snowghost59]

I am not reading your previous post because I will cry. Darn you.

Pardon?

 

[BirdyBee]

I'm so sorry to hear

 

[Snowghost59]

I'm so sorry to hear

Thank you, the poem I posted eased my pain and stopped my tears, I am sorry if it upset other people.

 

[wrench13]

@Snowghost59 I am so sorry you lost your Paco. I too lost a dearly loved parrot awhile ago, I know it hurts, but in time it will heal and you will have the good memories to cherish.

I keep a record of all the parrots that pass away here on ParrotForums and I make a donation to Cornell Univ's vet program in their names, specifically directed to be applied to parrot related studies and programs. Paco is on the list.

I loved your poem BTW, made me tear up badly last night.

 

[Snowghost59]

@Snowghost59 I am so sorry you lost your Paco. I too lost a dearly loved parrot awhile ago, I know it hurts, but in time it will heal and you will have the good memories to cherish.

I keep a record of all the parrots that pass away here on ParrotForums and I make a donation to Cornell Univ's vet program in their names, specifically directed to be applied to parrot related studies and programs. Paco is on the list.

I loved your poem BTW, made me tear up badly last night.

Thank you for your kind words. I can't stand the silence most of all, my life has changed, no buddy to fix his breakfast and supper and hand feed him, his talking and chattering, his hello, good morning chirp and his special whistle goodbye. I am now just empty and sad.