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”

  1. Sherry's avatar Sherry

    Oh, Michelle! so sorry about Phoebe. Hopefully fond memories along with the good energy all your fans are sending you will bring you some comfort.

    hugs,
    Sherry

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  4. Mary Ann Daugherty's avatar Mary Ann Daugherty

    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your darling feathered friend. Please know that all our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning. She was a beautiful bird. We will surely wait for you when you feel up to it. May god bless you and your family.

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  6. Gina Thornton's avatar Gina Thornton

    Michelle, to echo all of those above, sorry to hear about the loss of Phoebe. Anyone who has ever lost a beloved pet knows how hard it is.
    God Bless!!!
    Gina

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  8. Dorrie's avatar Dorrie

    My deepest sympathies Michelle. I have lost 3 pets in the last 2 years, so I understand how you feel. I hope you find comfort in all the joy dear Phoebe gave you during her short time here.

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  9. Carla Suto's avatar Carla Suto

    Michelle, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet parakeet, Phoebe. My heart goes out to you (and Marley) during this sad time. It’s such hard thing to deal with, for sure. Hugs to you.

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  12. Melissa McGee's avatar Melissa McGee

    Wish I could give you a real ((hug)). Our beloved critters have such special places in our hearts, so very sorry about your Phoebe.

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  15. Diane Cooper's avatar Diane Cooper

    SO Sorry to hear Michelle… May you and Marley keep each other company… Maybe you can sing to each other now…. 😉
    Diane

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  16. Lisa D.'s avatar Lisa D.

    I would love to see a tutorial dedicated to your Phoebe. Very theraputic and what your heart could come up with. So, so sorry for your loss Michelle.

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  18. Lisa D.'s avatar Lisa D.

    I would love to see a tutorial dedicated to your Pheobe, very theraputic and what your heart could come up with. I am so, so sorry for your loss Michelle, you are in my prayers.

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  24. AnneSATX's avatar AnneSATX

    I’m so sorry for your loss, Michelle. I know how we love our pets — they are our family members, too. I still miss my babies — Mia and Chula — my two little Chihuahuas. Take care. Anne

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  25. Dorothy's avatar Dorothy

    Hi Michelle, I am so terribly sorry to hear about your loss. I know it’s so hard to say farewell. I’m sure Phoebe is singing angelic tunes in the heavens. I’m keeping you in my prayers. Hugs!

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  27. Cheryl Morrison's avatar Cheryl Morrison

    Sp sorry about you baby. A few years ago I lost Sunshine, one of my parakeets early one morning from unknown causes. We buried him and sadly went on with our day. That night we went to dinner, and to my horror my husband had left the door open from the kitchen to the garage and our Rottweiler got into the house, and knocked over the cage with the remaining sweet parakeet Angel. Though the dog did only want to play, I am sure poor Angel died of a heart attack from this furry beast only wanting to play. So I know how you feel. Our pets our are feather, furred, scaled. and finned babies. Love and prayers!

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  30. Olivia's avatar Olivia

    I believe that when I cross over into Heaven, all my wonderful critters will be there to welcome me. I will hear all the chirps, meows, and barking that I was so familiar with when they were with me. I can’t wait for that moment of lots of puppy kisses, kitty purrs, birdy songs singing their familiar tunes. Phoebe is in a new place enjoying perfect freedom with an abundance of trees, favorite fruits and nuts, and lots of birdy companions…until you arrive.

    Olivia M

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  33. Debi Pippin's avatar Debi Pippin

    Michelle,
    So sorry to hear about your feathered friend. I am a bird lover too and have a male parakeet named homer. I hope you feel better soon. I went away on vacation when my last bird died. My son was taking care of him while I was gone. He was mortified when he died. My husband froze the bird and went to a million stores trying to find one to replace him. He couldn’t find one that looked the same so had to bite the bullet and tell me the bad news on the way back from the airport. Just picturing him carrying the dead bird to each store amused me. I am much better now that I have my new one I picked myself.
    Take Care
    Debi Pippin
    Florida

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  34. Sandy from Tennessee's avatar Sandy from Tennessee

    I am so,so sorry about your beloved friend, I truly know how you feel. When I lost my first unbrella Cockatoo, Cirrus I mourned for 6 months or more and I still miss her That was approximately 7 years ago just before Easter. Zeek our African Gray still calls for her…they grew up together. They would swing togher, he refuses to get on the swing so we had to take it out of his play pin (the big cage he stays in during the day.

    I truly feel you pain and loss, so I send my hugs and kisses to you!!

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  38. Diane Hamilton's avatar Diane Hamilton

    Dear Mickey, I am so so sorry to hear your friend Pheobe passed away. It is so hard to lose a member of the family. I hope both you and Marley recover from your loss soon. Take care.

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  39. Diane Hamilton's avatar Diane Hamilton

    Mickey, I am so so sorry for your loss. I hope you and Marley recover soon, it is so hard to lose a member of the family and a beloved friend. My thoughts are with you. Take care.

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  40. Melody's avatar Melody

    Michelle, The loss of a pet is so heartbreaking! Just try hard to remember all the good, fun times you had with her. My thoughts are with you.

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  41. Melody's avatar Melody

    Michele, I know too well the heartbreak of the loss of a pet. My best thoughts are with you. Please try to enjoy the wonderful memories you have of her.

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  42. mary's avatar mary

    Michelle I am so sorry your beloved Parakeet Pheobe died. I know that you and Marley are both heart broken. Pets are very special family members and their loss is painful and difficult to accept. Hopefully the love and support of your family, friends, and blog followers will help you through this difficult time.

    I lost my beloved black Cocker Spaniel, Sugar Bear, to cancer five years ago. She was my devoted companion for thirteen wonderful years. I still miss her every day. Our memories keep our loved ones alive in our hearts and give their lives meaning. One day you will be able to think of your beloved Pheobe and smile.

    Comforting hugs, -mary

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  43. Sue's avatar Sue

    So sorry to hear of your loss Michelle. There is no easy way to say goodbye to our beloved pets and having it happen so suddenly is tragic.

    ((hugs)) to you and a little scritch on the head to Marley 😦

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  45. Linda's avatar Linda

    Michelle,

    It takes time to process the loss…
    We all understand… having gone through similar times…
    It is heart wrenching…..
    Amazing how these little ones become so apart of our family…
    So don’t worry about the tutorials…
    As we are all grieving with you…
    Linda

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  46. Cheryl LeBeau's avatar Cheryl LeBeau

    So sorry for the loss of your beautiful bird Michelle. Sometimes we don’t realize how attached we are until they’re no longer with us. Take time to heal and we are all here for you. I’m sure you have lots of warm memories…there will come a time when those memories bring you comfort and joy. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Many hugs…

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  47. Char's avatar Char

    Hi Michelle,

    I am so sorry to hear about Phoebe. I know the hurt of losing a pet. I hope your scrubbing helped alleviate the pain a little.

    Don’t even think about a tutorial…..I am sure everyone that has ever had a pet feels your pain right now.

    See you soon!

    HUGS and more hugs in person!

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