I just ordered my new baby bird!
I just ordered my new baby bird!
#1I just ordered my new baby bird!
Posted: 3/3/09 at 9:57am
I never thought I'd have to reach out for emotional support here, but I'm am devastated. I'm sitting in the airport having cut my trip to Florida short, to go home and care for his body.
I live alone, and my parrot has been my companion for thirty years. I never have felt such profound grief and sorrow. He was in perfect health-my friend was caring for him, and she called to say he died yesterday. He was fine on Sunday, but Monday he was lying in blood in his cage.
I'm having a hard time dealing with the pain-every time I passed his cage I'd say hello and that he's a good boy.
Thanks for listening, BWW. 
<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES
Updated On: 3/7/09 at 09:57 AM
#2re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:00am
Oh Jane, I'm so sorry to hear that. *hugs*
brdlwyr
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/14/05
#2re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:00amI am sorry Jane! I was talking about your parrot last Thursday!
#3re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:01am
Jane, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I can't even imagine how I'll handle it when my cockatiel passes away.
mauriposa
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/14/05
#4re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:03amOh, Jane. I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking of you.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#6re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:05amThanks friends, but how do you get over this? my constant companion for 30 years.
<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES
#7re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:06am
That is devastating Jane. There is nothing I can say to ease the loss, but my thoughts are with you 100%.
....but the world goes 'round
#8re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:07am
Jane, I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't even imagine how sad you must be....I'll be thinking of you.
"This show had the WORST magnets on Broadway!"
#9re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:09am
I'm very sorry, Jane.
When you're ready, I guess you try to focus on all of the good memories and how much happiness Robbie Sue brought you.
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be enbered with your old nonsense. ~ Emerson
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#10re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:13am
Jane, I don't know how you get over it. I've never had a pet that I expected would outlive me or one that lived more than ten or so years. I would guess it's very similar to getting over a person that you've know for such a big chunk of your life. It's going to take some time and, alas, probably a lot of grief.
Getting over a pet is one of the hardest things one can do, I think. Sometimes I think it's harder than getting over people.
Bluemoon
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/28/04
#11re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:13am
Jane - I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how much he meant to you. That must have been horrible for your friend as well. My good thoughts and wishes travel with you.
Updated On: 3/3/09 at 10:13 AM
#12re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:15am
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sun on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in morning's hush,
I'll be the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
And then the stars that shine each night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there.
I did not die.
--Attributed to Mary Frye and Jane Fossen
#13re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:16am
As you may know, Tazber passed away in November. He was with me for 18 years. I miss him every day, but in time the pain does ease a bit.
I wish I could say something to help you right now but grieving is the first step.
....but the world goes 'round
#14re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:20amJane, I'm so sorry for your loss.
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
#15re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:20am
Thanks so much. And PJ, that was the most beautiful poem. I'm sitting here crying in the terminal but i don't care.
Jeez, this is hard.
<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES
Q
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/05
#16re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:24am
Let the tears flow, Jane.
Sending you all the virtual love and hugs.
#17re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:26amI am letting them flow, Q. People are staring, but so what?
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#18re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:28am
*big hug*
So sorry to hear of your loss.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#19re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:34amI'm so sorry about your loss. Pets are our family as well, so I totally understand your grief.
Hey Dottie!
Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
blueroses
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/04
#20re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:35amOh no, Jane. I'm so sorry to hear this. You were very lucky to have had such a loving pet be part of your life for thirty years. He was just as lucky to have had you. Sending lots of love your way. XOXO
#21re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 10:37amI'm so very sorry for your loss. Robbie Sue knew he was loved, know that.
#22re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 11:03am
I'm so sorry, Jane. I know you will always embrace the memory of the love and joy you brought to each other for so many years.
Love and Hugs,
Matt
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#23re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 11:07am
Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. It is amazing how much our pets become a part our life.
When I had to deal with this, the Rainbow Bridge site actually provided me some release and comfort.
And, as for the tears, let them flow.
Rainbow Bridge
#24re: My beloved Robbie Sue has died
Posted: 3/3/09 at 11:07am
Ohhh Jane, I'm so sorry to hear that!
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