In Remembrance

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Registered: 06-03-2005
In Remembrance
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Sat, 06-04-2005 - 10:23pm

January 1996- June 4, 2005

Hobie

Death: 9:59 pm

I was watching TV. I heard a noise come from his cage. I got up to see about him. He was lying on his side in the cage. His wing was caught. I picked him up in my hands. But, he couldn't stand up. He moved a couple of times in a jerking motion. He died in my hands.

This whole past week, I have been so depressed. He tried to hang on. He didn't want to die. But, he stopped eating and wouldn't drink water. I tried to feed him by hand, but he wouldn't open his beak. I kept giving him the medicine from the vet hoping he would get better. Oh gosh, he hated that medicine.

You see, he wasn't just a bird. He was my friend. He gave me something to come home to. He would talk, whistle and chirp- his noise filled the apartment. Now, it seems so quiet and lonely.

I've never had something die in my hands before. To see the clinging on to life and gasping for the last breath was so painful.

I've had trouble sleeping all week. I would worry that he would die in the middle of the night. I would awake at the wee hours to check on him. There will be no more checking now. He is gone.

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Registered: 02-04-2005
In reply to: andie_grrl
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 10:17am
Awwwwwwww andie,
I know what you mean about your bird being your friend too.
It is always so painful to lose our pets. I have had some die in my arms/hands.
I know your pain and I am so sorry that Hobie did not make it.
Please know that I am thinking of you and Hobie and I understand how much you are grieving right now.
I wish I could make it better but I know only time can do that.
Love to you and Hobie,
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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: andie_grrl
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 10:50am
I am truly sorry for your loss...and I know that was one lucky little bird, to have a friend in you.
~P2JoJo
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Registered: 11-29-2004
In reply to: andie_grrl
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 12:48pm

Awwww,

That is so sad! My heart goes out to you. It's so hard when you lose such a great friend!

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Andie))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

He was in good hands for sure, and I couldn't think of a better place than in yours. So sorry for your loss. :(

hugs
halo

hugs

halo

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Registered: 06-03-2005
In reply to: andie_grrl
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 6:23pm

Thanks Laurie. Many times I taped him whistling and talking. I also have many photos of him. I plan on burning that to a CD to remember him by.

:) andie

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Registered: 06-03-2005
In reply to: andie_grrl
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 6:24pm

Thank you- that was a lovely comment.

hugs,

andie

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Registered: 06-03-2005
In reply to: andie_grrl
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 6:25pm

Halo,

Thank you for your condolences!

hugs,

andie

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Registered: 09-29-2003
In reply to: andie_grrl
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 11:14pm

Awwwwww Yes (((((((andie)))))) That would be such a great remembrence.. So great that you have


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Registered: 06-24-2004
In reply to: andie_grrl
Mon, 06-06-2005 - 9:21am


It's always so said when we lose a loved one. Your bird was you family, and your friend. Even though you will miss him dearly he is in a better place. He isn't in anymore pain. Even though you well not see him everyday he will always be with you. Everything will be better for you in time.

LOL,
Angel

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Registered: 01-31-2005
In reply to: andie_grrl
Mon, 06-06-2005 - 9:24am

Awwwwwwww (((((((((andie))))))))))


Caly and I are so very sorry to hear this. We're thinking of you...


Hugs,


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Registered: 06-03-2005
In reply to: andie_grrl
Mon, 06-06-2005 - 12:42pm

Thanks Angel. He was someone for me to come home to. Yes, he was family.

Take care,

andie