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My dearest Basil

Dartman

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I'm so sorry you lost your angel :sadhug:
 

rocky'smom

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I'm so sorry for your loss of Basil.
They fly into our hearts and leave feather dust on our souls forever. ..
 

Cynthia & Percy

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i am so verry sorry sorry for your loss
 

Just-passn-thru

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On no this is sad news, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. You're Unconditional love for Basil is evident in your beautiful tribute .
 

MommyBird

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I was so sad to see this post.
You both fought so hard, and there was so much love between you.
I'm sorry, I know it hurts terribly.
 

webchirp

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I am so sorry...fly high sweet baby
 

metalstitcher

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I am so very sorry for your loss. :sorrow::sadhug:
 

Begone

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How are you feeling today?
I wish their was more I could do, but you should know that I'm thinking of you.
:hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4:
 

soleaux

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Thank you, everyone.

I got her ashes back today and brought her home. I thought I would be strong enough to do this, but there was a conure in the lobby and I almost couldn't do it.

I lost my voice the day she left. I thought letting it all out like that would help but it didn't at all. The night before she passed I had a dream where she was coughing up blood, and when I woke up I was so relieved. But then I went to check on her and the nightmare was real. I can't stop thinking about the phone call I got. Can't stop thinking about when they brought her out, so cold and small. She must have felt so afraid and alone.

I don't want to remember her like this but I can't help it, it's all I can think about. She suffered so much for it to end like this. Sometimes I wish I was unconscious so I didn't have to replay these thoughts over and over, but I see it even in my sleep. We fought for so long that I always knew this was a possibility, thought maybe I would be ready. But I wasn't prepared at all. I feel like I could die from this pain.

How are you feeling today?
I wish their was more I could do, but you should know that I'm thinking of you.
:hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4:
It hurts so much. Maybe I'll live out my life with Tica and then move on from birds, I feel like I can't ever get another bird, can't ever open my heart again.

I want to make her a memorial when the pain fades a little. But for now all I can do is grieve and keep her urn close
 
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Begone

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I feel like I can't ever get another bird, can't ever open my heart again.
I felt the same way when I lost Eloy. And the pain is still their, I don't think it will ever go away, but for some reason I have learn to accept that those feelings are normal because we miss them and want them back. So they don't feel the same way in some strange reason.
Today I can also see all the good memory's. And sometimes I cry when I think about them, but sometimes I smile. :)
I hope you soon will be their, because I'm sure of that she never wanted you to be sad and feel so lost without her.

Again, I'm thinking about you, and I continue to sending you hugs.
:hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4::hug4:
 

Ankou

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I'm so sorry for your devastating loss and intense pain. :sadhug2:
I hope the nightmares stop soon too. :sadhug:
 

Mockinbirdiva

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Nola, I am so very sorry for your loss. Any bird would be so fortunate to have a companion as caring as you. These little amazing creatures steal our hearts and are so integrated in our lives it does hurt deeply when they cross the rainbow bridge. Your pain is so ever fresh right now .. so please know that we hold you in our thoughts and send you comfort in prayer. A big squeezy hug for you my dear.
 

Fergus Mom

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I'm so very very sorry. I know there is no way to lessen the pain, but you have remembered the very special bond and the wonderful times you had together here. I know you will cherish those. :sorrow:
 

zoo mom

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I am so sorry for your loss. You both fought so hard.
 
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