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  • grammaterry
    Senior Member
    Missouri Star
    • Dec 2015
    • 12184

    update on my bird

    Sammy Joe Bird passed on this morning at 11:15 am. We got up and found her on the bottom of the cage at 7 and got her up and she drank some water. We played for a while and then took turns holding her and talking to her about our happy life together. She fell asleep in my lap while I rubbed her throat and soothed her with her favorite songs. We will miss her. 33 years is a long time to have someone in your home, eating meals with you and sharing your space. DH and I are not handling our loss very well. It is a sad day but we are glad she isn't sick anymore. We buried her in our family plot and I will get a stone painted with her name on it in a few days when I'm not so overcome with emotion.
    My sister's mate called today and asked for permission to send my mothers ashes to be put next to my sister as well. Funny how life just goes on with lots of twists and turns.
    Thank you for letting me express my grief with you, my friends. I texted all my children and all of sent their sadness at the passing of Sammy. Some expressed the sentiments of her being a family member for as long as they remembered.
    success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiam
    Terry of NC
  • Rhonda K
    Senior Member
    Missouri Star
    • Jan 2017
    • 6629

    #2
    Re: update on my bird

    Special hugs to you for Sammy Joe. May your sweet memories bring comfort to your hearts.
    Just one more stitch...

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    • JCY
      Senior Member
      Missouri Star
      • Jul 2013
      • 13998

      #3
      Re: update on my bird

      Awww, Terry ~ So sad to hear about your loss. I know your bird was a special member of your family. Cherish your memories. It's okay to feel sad. Thoughts & prayers for you & your hubby.

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      • GuitarGramma
        Senior Member
        Missouri Star
        • Apr 2012
        • 4937

        #4
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        I'm so sorry, Terry. Macaws live a long time, which makes it all the harder when they leave us. My cousin lost her bird recently, and her grief was quite intense. A mutual friend wrote to say that most people don't understand how attached we get to our birds and what good companions they are.

        My heart goes out to you.
        Toni (Southern California) ... If I keep sewing long enough, will they make their own dinner?

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        • Kgrammiecaz
          Senior Member
          Missouri Star
          • May 2013
          • 6234

          #5
          Re: update on my bird

          So very sorry to hear. Hugs to you,
          Karen
          Life is short - Live everyday to the fullest

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          • cv quilter
            Senior Member
            Missouri Star
            • Feb 2015
            • 4932

            #6
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            Terry, I truly am very sorry that your much loved Sammy has passed. It's definitely the loss of a family member. 33 years is a long time and it seems Sammy and you and your family are blessed to have been together for so long. My heart is sad for you and DH.
            A day patched with quilting Seldom unravels Sharon

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            • sewbizzy
              Senior Member
              Missouri Star
              • Feb 2012
              • 4199

              #7
              Re: update on my bird

              Sorry about the passing of Sammy....it sounds like you have a lot of good memories...
              Carol

              Sewing Mends The Soul ~ Author Unknown

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              • DeniseSm
                Senior Member
                Missouri Star
                • Nov 2013
                • 5291

                #8
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                So sorry for your loss
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                • Caroline T.
                  Senior Member
                  Missouri Star
                  • Jun 2016
                  • 2734

                  #9
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                  Terry, I'm so sorry. 33 years with a pet is a long time. But still not long enough either. Whether it be a dog, or cat, or a bird, the pain of losing them is so real and so big. Sending you a hug.

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                  • KPH
                    Senior Member
                    Missouri Star
                    • Feb 2015
                    • 13926

                    #10
                    Re: update on my bird

                    I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose something you've been attached to for so long.
                    Katrina
                    From NC, retired in FL
                    “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” Maya Angelou

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                    • chelea
                      Senior Member
                      Missouri Star
                      • Mar 2012
                      • 3774

                      #11
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                      Terry, I'm so sorry to hear about Sammy. Our pets are family, that's for sure, and it's heartbreaking when they leave us.
                      Michele
                      ~The Commonwealth of Massachusetts~
                      To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world ~Dr Seuss

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                      • Cathy F
                        Senior Member
                        Missouri Star
                        • Jan 2012
                        • 9831

                        #12
                        Re: update on my bird

                        Terry, I'm so sorry for your loss of Sammy.
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                        • oldsewer
                          Senior Member
                          Applique Angel
                          • Jul 2013
                          • 379

                          #13
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                          So sorry for your loss. I'm glad you had this wonderful time with her.

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                          • Lyndaj
                            Senior Member
                            The Guild President
                            • Dec 2015
                            • 829

                            #14
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                            So sorry to hear about your bird. I know birds live long lives, especially the large parrots. It sounds like she had a wonderful life with you and your husband. Sending positive thoughts your way.

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                            • KarenC
                              Senior Member
                              Missouri Star
                              • Apr 2015
                              • 6542

                              #15
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                              Sorry to hear about Sammy. Positive thoughts coming your way.
                              Karen
                              Spring, TX

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