Farewell Feathered Friend

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Sorry folks, no tutorial today.  I am in mourning do to the loss of my beloved Parakeet Pheobe.   She passed last night for no apparent reason.  Her mate, Marley is singing a very sad tune today.  😦

My heart is a bit broken and when that happens I need to spend some time being physical, so I will be spending the day swabbing the decks around here.  My heart just isn’t into stamping at the moment.

I will be back soon with a tutorial for you.

Hugs,

Michelle

205 thoughts on “Farewell Feathered Friend”

  3. Becky's avatar Becky

    Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you as you mourn. She was a beautiful bird. Take care of yourself. ((((Hugs)))), Becky

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  4. Debbie's avatar Debbie

    Huge hugs being sent your way from Florida. Take some time off we will all be here when you are ready to be creative again.

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  8. Dorothy T in FL's avatar Dorothy T in FL

    Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. It’s very difficult to lose a beloved member of the family, especially when it’s so unexpected. I’ve been there myself many times and am dreading a day that’s coming all too soon when I’ll be there again. It’s especially sad for Marley because there are few ways to sooth her sorrow. God bless you, Pheobe, Marley, and your family.

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  9. Amy Ulen's avatar Amy Ulen

    I’m so sorry for your loss! My cat passed away a few months ago and my other cat is still up all night searching for her. I hope you will give Marley lots of strokes from me and Kit! And know that all your fans will be here when you get back into stamping, but there is no pressure. Take time for yourself right now.

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  11. Patty Stabile's avatar Patty Stabile

    I’m so sorry to hear your loss. Some people don’t understand how our pets make us feel. Unconditional love. Take the time to mourn, it’s deserved.

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  16. Connie's avatar Connie

    Michelle I’m so sorry about Pheobe. I lost my kittykat Odie 3 years ago and I still miss him soooo much. It hurts so bad when we lose our little friends. We get so attached. They love us no matter what.

    Your in my prayers.

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  17. Cynthia's avatar Cynthia

    Michelle, my heartfeld sympathy is with you. I know very well how they become part of the family, and I’m so sorry to hear of this sadness. Cyber hugs going your way.

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  28. LorraineB's avatar LorraineB

    They’re great pets. I’m so sorry for your loss. Been there (sadly) way too many times and each one is devastating. Take care.

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  30. StampinCathy's avatar StampinCathy

    So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take some ME time and we will still be here when you are ready to be creative again.

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  32. Margaret Thompson's avatar Margaret Thompson

    What a sad thing to wake up to. I never had birds because my house gets too hot in the summer and way too cold in the winter but I absolutely adore them and I can sit for hours watching them in my bird bath or just fluttering around a tree or flower. They are so precious and they seem to know who they are safe around.

    And what a loss for Marley, I feel so bad for him as well. He will surely grieve for some time to come and I send him my love as well. I don’t know what else to say but to let you know that I cry for you loss too and as if Phoebe were my own. Michelle, it is so nice that you told us and shared her picture with us, she is such a beautiful bird with such lovely shades of blue in her pure white feathers.

    God bless you Michelle for giving Phoebe a wonderful life with you and Marley. I’m glad you were home to be with her on her final day, the day God needed her in heaven with him.

    When you are up to it maybe you can share some more pictures as well as those wonderful exciting things that Phoebe has done thru the time you became her “mom”. I know others would love to hear them too.

    Michelle, may God continue to Bless You, Marley and your family.

    Margaret

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  33. Alene Lopau's avatar Alene Lopau

    I am so sorry about your feathered friend. I am a pet lover and know that they do not live long lives, They bring so much love and so many laughs and smiles. When you have two birds that have been together the one left really does mourn. Spend extra time with him and you both will feel better soon….

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  34. Brenda's avatar Brenda

    I am so sorry Michelle. The loss of a pet can be as hard as the loss of a human friend. You take as much time as you need to until you feel like getting back into your regular routine. Grief has it’s own timetable and unfortunately we cannot go around grief…we can only go through it. My heart goes out to you and Marley too!

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  35. Susan-Marie's avatar Susan-Marie

    Michelle: I just said a prayer for you and one for beautiful Phoebe. I is so sad when we loose one of our beloved pets. I know what you feel as I had parakeets when I was going up in CT. When I lost Marcee, my beloved half siamese feline I thought my world was going to end.
    We become so attached to our pets..especially when they respond to our love and affection. Take your time to grieve. When a pet becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
    Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow.
    Susan-Marie
    Surprise, AZ

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  36. janetwmarks's avatar janetwmarks

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I love all animals and birds and they touch our hearts in so many ways. I will be thinking of you and hope that the pain lessens with time. Cleaning is good for the soul and mind. Hugs to you. Janet Marks in NC

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  37. Christine Behrenwald's avatar Christine Behrenwald

    Michelle- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our pets have such special places in our hearts and the loss of them is felt so deeply. I mourn for you and pray that God will ease your pain and give you comfort and encouragement.

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  38. Ann's avatar Ann

    Sorry to hear that. She looks very much like our parakeet Katie, who only lived about a month. Then we got Brutus, who also looked like Phoebe, but he was with us for several years & we had a lot of fun with him.

    Pets mean a lot to people & I know you will miss her a lot. May your treasured memories bring you comfort.

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  43. Tiya-B's avatar Tiya-B

    sorry to hear about the loss of Phoebe, pets are such a blessing to have around and such a big loss when they are gone, I hope good memories of her soften the loss.

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  45. Dana's avatar Dana

    I’m so sorry for your loss of Phoebe 😦 I still remember when my parakeet Sunshine died; it was so nice to hear her tweets. May your dogs and your happy memories of Phoebe keep her alive in your heart.

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  47. Judy Covey's avatar Judy Covey

    I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your sweet Pheobe last night. Wishing you the strength needed to get you through this difficult time. My sympathy … Judy

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  48. Janet's avatar Janet

    My sincere and heartfelt sympathies. Our pets our members of our families and our lives are so enriched because of them.

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  49. Gayle C.'s avatar Gayle C.

    Not that it makes it any easier, but I’m sure Phoebe had a wonderful, loving home. My deepest sympathies. Our pets love us unconditionally and make our lives full. I still miss my Otis dog after three years.

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  50. Shirley K's avatar Shirley K

    Deepest condolences on your loss. I for one would love to see and hear about Phoebes life with you, and what makes her special. This is a difficult time and don’t insult yourself (or Phoebe) by thinking you’ll “get over it”. We don’t get over these things…we get through them. ((hugs))

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