What a wonderful community you all are

[SteelGypsy]

Hello everyone. I stumbled on this forum and signed up to reply to a post on the danger of Happy Huts. I lost my Lilly last Wednesday. I wish I had found it sooner as it's such a wonderful community of bird lovers & I would have enjoyed sharing Lilly with you. I love reading your posts. I love looking at your pictures. A lot of people think birds just live in cages and don't understand the devastation losing one brings. Here everyone knows what an integral part of your home and your life they are. Perhaps one day I will be ready for a new relationship and I'll be back. Until then, thank you for giving me a place to share.


~ My house has never seemed so quiet. I can almost hear her among the chorus of the birds outside and it breaks my heart. I want to hear her call for me just once more; I want her to snuggle down in my shirt while we watch tv or perch on my shoulder while I do chores...just once more. She was so loved. She is loved still. I miss her. Lilly, my beloved little clown, your song will remain with me, always ~

 

[GaleriaGila]

Oh, Gypsy... yes, you are at the right place.
I am so very sorry, but I'm glad you came here and talked about it.
This place has been a very rejuvenating and supportive place for me. If I'm fortunate enough to outlive the Rbird (and I hope I can do that for him) this is the first place I'll run to bare my heart.
Glad you're here.

 

[Allee]

I'm glad you found us. Deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Lilly. I wish words could ease the pain I know you're feeling, I'm so sorry. Sadly, many of us do understand what you're going through. Hugs to you, in time I hope you will be able to open your heart and home to another bird. I hope to see you back here in happier circumstances.

 

[Terry57]

I am so terribly sorry for your loss of Lilly. I am glad you found us, as we do understand, and understand the terrible grief that losing one brings.
I do hope that one day you will feel ready to bring another feathered baby into your home, you obviously have so much love to give.
My heart breaks for you.

 

[Flboy]

I am so sorry for your pain!

 

[SailBoat]

You are truly with Friends here! Please hang around, search around and share. We would love to hear about your dear Lilly!

I have lost far more than my fair share of Loving Amazons and still miss each as much as the day they past. And, with that knowledge, I would like to share with you a little fact. Each one had created a large warm place in our hearts and each had created a special place for another. So, when you are ready, know that your Lilly had created a place in your Heart next to hers'.

In the songs of the winged birds that fly near your home, she is there, comforting you in her special way.

 

[wrench13]

Beautifully said, 'Boats.

 

[Kentuckienne]

Rather than write my usual drivel, I think the lyrics of the Leonard Cohen song "Anthem" is perfect here.

The birds they sang
At the break of day
Start again
I heard them say
Don't dwell on what
Has passed away
Or what is yet to be
Yeah the wars they will
Be fought again
The holy dove
She will be caught again
Bought and sold
And bought again
The dove is never free
Ring the bells (ring the bells) that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything (there is a crack in everything)
That's how the light gets in

 

[happy410]

Sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain your going through. Sending hugs your way.:60:

 

[Reni]

So sorry for your loss. Yes, one day you'll just see the bird that you want to share your life with again.
I lost a 21.5 yr. old GCC back in December, and said that I would never have another one as I was hurting so much. Well, 7 months later a stray GCC ended up at the shelter where I work. I hesitated to adopt her but visited her every opportunity I had, and after about one week, I just had to have her, and she is a darling. The timing was right!

 

[wrench13]

I too, as some on this board have also experienced , suffered the anguish and loss of a companion parrot. My little Maxie didn't give any warning or signs, and just passed in the night, like a midnight breeze.
But I knew there was still room in my and my wife's heart for another feather baby. Remember the precious times with Lilly, but a caring soul like yours may be some scared, disheartened parrots way back to the light.

 

[Scott]

My deepest condolences for your loss of Lilly. Many of us share your shock and sorrow when a beloved and beautiful companion passes. May her loving memories bring you comfort.

 

[SteelGypsy]

There is a crack in everything (there is a crack in everything)
That's how the light gets in

I love this and find myself repeating this particular phrase numerous times in my head since I read it ~ thank you.

 

[SteelGypsy]

I would never have another one as I was hurting so much.

Thank you Reni for all your kind words. I'm so sorry for your loss and so happy you found another baby to love.

 

[SteelGypsy]

I too, as some on this board have also experienced , suffered the anguish and loss of a companion parrot. My little Maxie didn't give any warning or signs, and just passed in the night, like a midnight breeze.
But I knew there was still room in my and my wife's heart for another feather baby. Remember the precious times with Lilly, but a caring soul like yours may be some scared, disheartened parrots way back to the light.

Thank you ~ I'm so sorry for your loss, yes, it's anguish indeed; your 2nd paragraph gave me a chill and I hope when I'm ready the one that comes into my life needs me as much as I need them.