Hello everyone,
I am new here and want to say that reading your posts has been so uplifting for me. I feel that I have somewhere to come to and know that others understand me completely.
My little bird named Cheeky - he was too - passed away on Saturday 9th May. I came downstairs but didn't see him in his usual place in his cage and when I opened the lounge door and went into the room I saw he was was in the corner of his cage and had died. It has totally shattered me. I feel as though my heart is breaking. I had him for 12 years and he was such a fabulous little boy and my trusting and loving friend. We had played as usual early into the morning and when I went to bed, I said goodnight and everything was fine. He was my first pet.
My husband left me last November, and my little birdy was someone who I knew would be there for me whatever happened. We played - he shouted at me if the tv was too loud, if he didn't like some music from the tv or if anything didn't please him. I talked to him softly and sometimes when he was creating a fuss, I would slightly raise my voice and he loved it - he would argue back . If I went out, when I came back he would run down his perch and kiss me on the nose - oh he was such a lovely little character.
I love and miss him so much - he was cremated today and I am waiting for his ashes and a couple of his feathers to be returned to me in a china heart shaped container. Oh, I do miss him.
Thanks for listening.
gossamerwings
Full Version: My Best Friend Has Gone
im so sorry about little cheeky. sounds like he was your best friend. i remember when i was younger, i had two pet birds and one day they were gone. to this day my heart hurts when i think about it. i lost my best friend fred, a little cat id had for 14 years not too long ago and i can tell you that i as well as everyone here know how you feel. we understand the pain that you are going thru. we miss the routines and the silence is deafening...ive lost pets throughout my life and its never easy but i can say that time heals and one day your sadness will fade away and you will be flooded with happy memories of cheeky. how very sweet that he would kiss you on the nose. again, so very sorry. you are in my thoughts.
best, patricia
best, patricia
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. This site is so awesome. This is the place I know I can come for understanding.
I lost my dog Raja of 13 years last Tuesday May 5. I grieve for her still. I will pray for you. It is so hard.
I hope Raja and Cheeky are playing together.
I lost my dog Raja of 13 years last Tuesday May 5. I grieve for her still. I will pray for you. It is so hard.
I hope Raja and Cheeky are playing together.
Oh thank you both so much. I didn't ever think that I would feel the love and support on my loss as I have done just reading your messages.
I thought, before I found this beautiful site, that nobody would understand the hurt I am going through. I do believe that our pets do stay around us as their soul remains where they were happiest. I talk to my Cheeky boy and I know he hears me.
The pet cemetary and crematorium that I entrusted my little boy to the care of is a wonderful place. I am happy in the knowledge that Sue the owner has the utmost love and respect for animals of all types. She is a bereavement counsellor for owners of pets that have passed and has such a lovely way about her. I was so happy that she would look after my little loved for me throughout his time with her in the in the chapel of rest and during the cremation process.
I want to say that I feel for you both on knowing that you have lost your loving companions Fred and Raja. Your were and are beautiful people. Their souls live on with us and they are all playing together I know.
Thank you again so much for being so understanding and helpful.
gossamerwings
I thought, before I found this beautiful site, that nobody would understand the hurt I am going through. I do believe that our pets do stay around us as their soul remains where they were happiest. I talk to my Cheeky boy and I know he hears me.
The pet cemetary and crematorium that I entrusted my little boy to the care of is a wonderful place. I am happy in the knowledge that Sue the owner has the utmost love and respect for animals of all types. She is a bereavement counsellor for owners of pets that have passed and has such a lovely way about her. I was so happy that she would look after my little loved for me throughout his time with her in the in the chapel of rest and during the cremation process.
I want to say that I feel for you both on knowing that you have lost your loving companions Fred and Raja. Your were and are beautiful people. Their souls live on with us and they are all playing together I know.
Thank you again so much for being so understanding and helpful.
gossamerwings
PLEASE PARDON ALL CAP LETTERS CUZ OF BROKEN LEFT ARM SO AM TYPING WITH RIGHT HAND ONLY AND IS EASIER THIS WAY FOR ME. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING ...
I AM SO VERY, VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. I FEEL YOUR PAIN SO ACUTELY BECAUSE YOUR FEATHER CHILD REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF MY ALEX WHICH IS WHY I'M HERE.
WHAT AN AMAZING FEATHER KID YOUR CHEEKY ANGEL IS AND SUCH A LOVING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU TWO. YOU ARE ONE WHO REALIZES JUST HOW COGNIZANT BIRDIES ARE. THEY CAN REASON, REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND YOU, HAVE EMOTIONS, PERSONALITIES AND SURE ARE INTELLIGENT.
YOU ARE A WONDERFUL FEATHER CHILD MOMMY!!! PLEASE NEVER FORGET THAT. ALSO, YOU MAY NOT REALIZE THIS, BUT YOUR CHEEKY FEATHER CHILD ANGEL IS ONLY A BREATH AWAY. gossamerwings, A BREATH AWAY IS NOT FAR AT ALL TO WHERE YOU ARE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE WITH CHEEKY AND CHEEKY WITH YOU. HONEST AND FOR TRUE.
PLEASE CLICK ON ANGEL WITH BIRDIE IF YOU'RE ABLE TO VIEW VIDEOS AND I WILL COPY AND PASTE LYRICS ...
BIG COMFORTING HUGS!!!
ALWAYS,
Dottie xoxoxox
I AM SO VERY, VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. I FEEL YOUR PAIN SO ACUTELY BECAUSE YOUR FEATHER CHILD REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF MY ALEX WHICH IS WHY I'M HERE.
WHAT AN AMAZING FEATHER KID YOUR CHEEKY ANGEL IS AND SUCH A LOVING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU TWO. YOU ARE ONE WHO REALIZES JUST HOW COGNIZANT BIRDIES ARE. THEY CAN REASON, REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND YOU, HAVE EMOTIONS, PERSONALITIES AND SURE ARE INTELLIGENT.
YOU ARE A WONDERFUL FEATHER CHILD MOMMY!!! PLEASE NEVER FORGET THAT. ALSO, YOU MAY NOT REALIZE THIS, BUT YOUR CHEEKY FEATHER CHILD ANGEL IS ONLY A BREATH AWAY. gossamerwings, A BREATH AWAY IS NOT FAR AT ALL TO WHERE YOU ARE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE WITH CHEEKY AND CHEEKY WITH YOU. HONEST AND FOR TRUE.
PLEASE CLICK ON ANGEL WITH BIRDIE IF YOU'RE ABLE TO VIEW VIDEOS AND I WILL COPY AND PASTE LYRICS ...
"To Where You Are"
Who can say for certain maybe you're still here. I feel you all around me. Your memory's so clear.
Deep in the stillness, I can hear you speak. You're still an inspiration.
Can it be ... That you are my Forever Love. And you are watching over me from up above!
Fly me up to where you are beyond the distant star. I wish upon tonight to see you smile!
If only for a while to know you're there. A breath away's not far to where you are.
Are you gently sleeping here inside my dream? And isn't faith believing all power can't be seen.
As my heart holds you just one beat away, I cherish all you gave me everyday!
'Cause you are my Forever Love watching me from up above.
And I believe that Angels breathe and that Love will live on and never leave!
Fly me up to where you are, beyond the distant star! I wish upon tonight to see you smile.
If only for a while to know you're there. A breath away's not far to where you are!
I know you're there! A breath away's not far to where you are!
Who can say for certain maybe you're still here. I feel you all around me. Your memory's so clear.
Deep in the stillness, I can hear you speak. You're still an inspiration.
Can it be ... That you are my Forever Love. And you are watching over me from up above!
Fly me up to where you are beyond the distant star. I wish upon tonight to see you smile!
If only for a while to know you're there. A breath away's not far to where you are.
Are you gently sleeping here inside my dream? And isn't faith believing all power can't be seen.
As my heart holds you just one beat away, I cherish all you gave me everyday!
'Cause you are my Forever Love watching me from up above.
And I believe that Angels breathe and that Love will live on and never leave!
Fly me up to where you are, beyond the distant star! I wish upon tonight to see you smile.
If only for a while to know you're there. A breath away's not far to where you are!
I know you're there! A breath away's not far to where you are!
BIG COMFORTING HUGS!!!
ALWAYS,
Dottie xoxoxox
Aww, I'm so sorry to hear about little Cheeky. My sincere sympathies to you, gossamerwings.
Wow AngelCareOne,
thank you so much for that. It made me cry and lifted me up and brought even more thoughts of my little one to me - which is such a good thing. I felt him again last night and said hello to him this morning.
Thanks you for sharing and caring. I do hope you injured arm gets better soon.
Lots of love
gossamerwings
thank you so much for that. It made me cry and lifted me up and brought even more thoughts of my little one to me - which is such a good thing. I felt him again last night and said hello to him this morning.
Thanks you for sharing and caring. I do hope you injured arm gets better soon.
Lots of love
gossamerwings
Hello nicole'smom,
Thank you so much for your loving words. I do so appreciate them and you taking the time to speak to me.
Take care
gossamerwings
Thank you so much for your loving words. I do so appreciate them and you taking the time to speak to me.
Take care
gossamerwings
So sorry to hear of your little Cheeky. Thank you for your kind words on my loss. Our little family members share the same day of leaving this world. Honestly I don't know which is more shattering, your little guy unexpectingly or my little guy being ill and Me making the decision. I guess it doesn't really matter..... the hurt is still there.
its good that you talk to him. i talk to fred everyday and tell him how much i miss him. i know they hear us because arent we filled with comfort and peace (even if it is for a fleeting moment) when we talk to them. i loved what angelcareone said "YOUR CHEEKY FEATHER CHILD ANGEL IS ONLY A BREATH AWAY. A BREATH AWAY IS NOT FAR AT ALL TO WHERE YOU ARE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE WITH CHEEKY AND CHEEKY WITH YOU. HONEST AND FOR TRUE." how wonderful. i believe that is true. let those words sit with you and when you feel really sad, call upon them and let them be a comfort to you.
you are in my thoughts and prayers.
patricia
you are in my thoughts and prayers.
patricia
QUOTE (gossamerwings @ May 12 2009, 06:24 AM) 
Wow AngelCareOne,
thank you so much for that. It made me cry and lifted me up and brought even more thoughts of my little one to me - which is such a good thing. I felt him again last night and said hello to him this morning.
Thanks you for sharing and caring. I do hope you injured arm gets better soon.
Lots of love
gossamerwings
thank you so much for that. It made me cry and lifted me up and brought even more thoughts of my little one to me - which is such a good thing. I felt him again last night and said hello to him this morning.
Thanks you for sharing and caring. I do hope you injured arm gets better soon.
Lots of love
gossamerwings
YOU'RE VERY WELCOME gossamerwings AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR WELL WISHES TO ME. BLESS YOU!
I CAN ALSO FEEL MY FEATHER CHILD ALL AROUND ME. SOMETIMES ALEX VISITS ME IN MY DREAMS AND THAT'S AWESOME INDEED. HE'S YOUNG, HAPPY, HEALTHY AND CELEBRATES HIS NEW BEGINNINGS AS HE WAITS PATENTLY FOR ME AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE. I'LL BET HE'S MET YOUR CHEEKY ANGEL AND THEY'RE HAVING A BLAST TOGETHER. SHALL WE LISTEN IN ON THEM? SEE WHAT THEY SEE AND HEAR WHAT THEY HEAR? AFTER ALL, AS I TOLD YOU, THEY ARE ONLY JUST A BREATH AWAY.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE ANGEL KISSING THE BIRDIE TO VIEW THE GREAT BEAUTY YOUR CHEEKY ANGEL SEES AND HEARS. I'LL COPY AND PASTE THE LYRICS. GOD BLESS!
"Morning Has Broken"
Morning has broken like the First Morning.
Blackbird has Spoken like the First Bird.
Praise for the Singing. Praise for the Morning.
Praise for the Springing fresh from the Word.
Sweet the Rain's New Fall Sunlit from Heaven.
Like the First Dew Fall on the First Grass.
Praise for the Sweetness of the Wet Garden.
Sprung in Completeness where His feet pass.
Mine is the Sunlight. Mine is the Morning.
Born of the One Light Eden saw Play.
Praise with Elation. Praise Every Morning.
God's Recreation of the New Day.
Morning has broken like the First Morning.
Blackbird has Spoken like the First Bird.
Praise for the Singing. Praise for the Morning.
Praise for the Springing fresh from the Word.
Sweet the Rain's New Fall Sunlit from Heaven.
Like the First Dew Fall on the First Grass.
Praise for the Sweetness of the Wet Garden.
Sprung in Completeness where His feet pass.
Mine is the Sunlight. Mine is the Morning.
Born of the One Light Eden saw Play.
Praise with Elation. Praise Every Morning.
God's Recreation of the New Day.
Big Comforting Hugs!!!
Always,
Dottie xoxoxox
Always,
Dottie xoxoxox
Hello to you all,
I wanted to update you on my little Cheeky bird. The lovely lady who came to pick my little boy up took him to her home -she has pet cemetary and crematorium - and after placing him in the chapel of rest for a couple of day with a tiny cuddly toy to watch over him, she then cremated him, put his ashes wrapped in blue tissue paper and some of his feathers into a china heart shaped box and added a miniature red rose. She gave me a card wth a beautiful verse in it - all of this has pride of place on the cabinet next to where my little fella's birdcage is.
He is still playing with his toys. I told her that sometimes the ball that is at the top of the cage and which he swung round his head and body sways from side to side. Sounds come from the cage too like they used to when he rang along his perch to kiss my nose. She said his spirit is here and it is him doing that. I say hello to him each morning and goodnight before I go to bed.
I do hope that you all are having better days and the pain is not too intense for you. I know it is so very hard but I wish you all well.
Thank you for letting me share. I have now managed to download my avatar of my little man.
gossamerwings
I wanted to update you on my little Cheeky bird. The lovely lady who came to pick my little boy up took him to her home -she has pet cemetary and crematorium - and after placing him in the chapel of rest for a couple of day with a tiny cuddly toy to watch over him, she then cremated him, put his ashes wrapped in blue tissue paper and some of his feathers into a china heart shaped box and added a miniature red rose. She gave me a card wth a beautiful verse in it - all of this has pride of place on the cabinet next to where my little fella's birdcage is.
He is still playing with his toys. I told her that sometimes the ball that is at the top of the cage and which he swung round his head and body sways from side to side. Sounds come from the cage too like they used to when he rang along his perch to kiss my nose. She said his spirit is here and it is him doing that. I say hello to him each morning and goodnight before I go to bed.
I do hope that you all are having better days and the pain is not too intense for you. I know it is so very hard but I wish you all well.
Thank you for letting me share. I have now managed to download my avatar of my little man.
gossamerwings
QUOTE (gossamerwings @ May 19 2009, 11:22 AM)
Hello to you all,
I wanted to update you on my little Cheeky bird. The lovely lady who came to pick my little boy up took him to her home -she has pet cemetery and crematorium - and after placing him in the chapel of rest for a couple of day with a tiny cuddly toy to watch over him, she then cremated him, put his ashes wrapped in blue tissue paper and some of his feathers into a china heart shaped box and added a miniature red rose. She gave me a card with a beautiful verse in it - all of this has pride of place on the cabinet next to where my little fella's birdcage is.
He is still playing with his toys. I told her that sometimes the ball that is at the top of the cage and which he swung round his head and body sways from side to side. Sounds come from the cage too like they used to when he rang along his perch to kiss my nose. She said his spirit is here and it is him doing that. I say hello to him each morning and goodnight before I go to bed.
I do hope that you all are having better days and the pain is not too intense for you. I know it is so very hard but I wish you all well.
Thank you for letting me share.
gossamerwings
I wanted to update you on my little Cheeky bird. The lovely lady who came to pick my little boy up took him to her home -she has pet cemetery and crematorium - and after placing him in the chapel of rest for a couple of day with a tiny cuddly toy to watch over him, she then cremated him, put his ashes wrapped in blue tissue paper and some of his feathers into a china heart shaped box and added a miniature red rose. She gave me a card with a beautiful verse in it - all of this has pride of place on the cabinet next to where my little fella's birdcage is.
He is still playing with his toys. I told her that sometimes the ball that is at the top of the cage and which he swung round his head and body sways from side to side. Sounds come from the cage too like they used to when he rang along his perch to kiss my nose. She said his spirit is here and it is him doing that. I say hello to him each morning and goodnight before I go to bed.
I do hope that you all are having better days and the pain is not too intense for you. I know it is so very hard but I wish you all well.
Thank you for letting me share.
gossamerwings
{{{{{gossamerwings}}}}} THAT IS WONDERFUL NEWS! INDEED, YOUR SWEET CHEEKY BIRD IS STILL WITH YOU TOO AND LETS THAT BE KNOWN TO YOU. AWWW! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU.
HERE IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG OF BLESSINGS I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE AND I WISH TO GIVE THESE BLESSINGS TO BOTH YOU AND YOUR PRECIOUS CHEEKY ANGEL FEATHER CHILD. THE VIDEO HAS VERY AWESOME IMAGES, TOO. SO I HOPE YOU'LL BE ABLE TO VIEW. HUGS!!!
Please Click on Angelic Lady to Hear and View
"Sleep Song"
by: Secret Garden
by: Secret Garden
Lay down your head and I'll sing you a lullaby. Back to the years of Loo-Li,Lai-Ley. And I'll sing you to sleep and I'll sing you tomorrow. Bless you with love for the road that you go.
May you sail fair to the far fields of fortune with diamonds and pearls at your head and your feet and may you need never to banish misfortune. May you find kindness in all that you meet.
May there always be Angels to watch over you. To guard you each step of the way. To guard you and keep you safe from all harm. Loo-Li,Loo-Li,Lai-Ley.
May you bring love and may you bring happiness. Be loved in return to the end your days. Now fall off to sleep. I'm not meaning to keep you. I'll just sit for a while and sing Loo-Li,Lai-Ley.
]May there always be Angels to watch over you. To guard you each step of the way. To guard you and keep you safe from all harm. Loo-Li,Loo-Li,Lai-Ley. Loo-Li,Loo-Li,Lai-Ley.
Many Comforting Hugs!!!
Always,
Dottie xoxoxox
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