This morning, I shared a gif of a parrot taking a shower.
I then check my emails and receive this message, the first of the day.
Good morning. I am very sorry to tell you that Birdie passed away this morning. She had been just fine until about 6 months ago when she began having occasional seizures. We are assuming she had one last night. Jessica found her at the bottom of the cage this morning and it seemed like she was hanging on for her to get home. She died shortly after Jessica picked her up. She spent most of every day on Jessica’s shoulder or inside her shirt during the winter months. Jessica is devastated. She lost her best animal friend.
In case you missed the original post on the background of Birdie and our family, you can find it here: “I Miss Birdie.”
Sad Day. Yet, what incredible joy this little creature brought to our family.
RIP Birdie.
All the variety,
all the charm,
all the beauty of life
is made up of light and shadow.~ Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
Live & Learn 
‘Light and shadow’ indeed..and sometimes not in equal measure.
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Today, mostly shadow (at least this morning anyway).
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I know my friend…I know.
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My Prayers…………………. I would just say R.I.P– Return If Possible.
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I’ve never heard of this version of RIP, but LIKE IT.
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This version gives some hope and solace. 🙂
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It does.
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Oh, no! I really like Beingeternal’s version of R.I.P. or Return Immediately Please!
If only…
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It sounds like Birdie touched many lives…..sorry to hear this.
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So very sad…I’m sorry for your loss.
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Thank you Ivonne
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I am so sad to hear this dear David, I know this feeling. RIP for Birdie… Love, nia
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Thank you Nia
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R.I.P… I had & have a pet so know how you feel.
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Thank you
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So sorry to hear this.
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Thank you
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I had an African Gray that stole my heart and he died in my arms at just 4 years old 😦
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Awwwwwwwww. So sad.
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Parrots can live to be 80 and 90 years old sad to see anything go before it’s time you just want to love them forever.
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80 or 90, had no idea. She, then, didn’t live anywhere near long enough. 😦
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Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
Sorry for this loss …. a warm, bright, little light is out.
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Thank you Horty.
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😦 R.I.P. little friend. MJ
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Thanks MJ
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I remember crying when I read the original post about Birdie and I’m crying now as I re-read it. I’m sorry, David.
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Awwww, me too Carolann. Tough to get this email to start the day. Melancholy all day.
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Oh,DK, I am so, so sorry….It’s never easy to lose a loved one, whatever their proximity…
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Thanks Lori.
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Sorry for your loss.
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Thank you Kira
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Sending BIG (((HUGS))) Amy
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Thank you Amy
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Sorry to hear. Very sad. My sympathies to you and your family.
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Thank you Debra
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Hi David,
So sad to hear about Birdie. I spent most of my life as a dog and cat lover. Never thought about owning a bird. First I bought a Budgee and he was so smart, I taught his to say a few words then to whistle to me singing Working on the Railroad. My confidence grew. I bought a gorgeous Umbrella Cockatoo, naming her Stormy. She was so friendly, I started go to the place I purchased her from and started feeding her twice a day at three weeks old to develop a bond with her. She loved to lay on my chest just under the covers when I watched television in bed. It was heartbreaking when I divorced and didn’t have room for her huge cage. I still think of her today. You get as attached to birds as you do to dogs. It was an amazing relationship. Have a great day. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing your story. I too had no idea birds developed relationships with humans. As I shared with Anneli below, it’s all just a miracle, amazing. All of it.
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and in your first post you showed the light, in this the shadow – sorry for the loss of birdie
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Yes Beth. And not exactly what was planned, but maybe not a coincidence, right?
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not a coincidence in my opinion. )
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My sister has always had birds as pets and it’s just as upsetting to lose a bird pet as it is to lose a mammal pet. I hadn’t really thought about it that much until I realized how much she cared about her birds. Very sad for “Birdie” and her owner.
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Yes, Anneli. I didn’t know that birds were pets and actually did what they did – develop relationships with their owners. Nature. Incredible.
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So sorry David… R.I.P. Sweet Birdie
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Thank you Tina.
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Oh, you lost her all over again today. So sorry.
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Yes, we did Sandy. Yes we did.
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So sad you lost a friend. RIP Birdie, you magnificent little being.
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🙂 Thank you Helen
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Dave, I just found this post about Birdie. I am so sorry to hear about Birdie passing. Jessica took good care of Birdie😓
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Hi Leena. Good to hear from you. Yes, Jessica did a wonderful job. We were sorry to hear of Birdie’s passing…:(
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