Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A Time For Every Season

ove Bird





Maybe common, but never ordinary..

(Thanks to The Pine River Review)

"He has made everything beautiful in it's time"
Ecc 3:11
Peachy Pie~ 
was life and color..a constant companion for the last decade.
He was given to us in mid August of 2001 and yesterday this August we said our goodby's.
I'd sensed his time was drawing near, so I began to watch him closly.
Suddenly, his breathing became fast and labored by late afternoon. So I grabbed him from his perch, put him on my chest then whispered a prayer. My husband made it over just in time to kiss his head before he gently closed his eyes. We were amazed at how peaceful and quickly he'd passed.. that we could be there.
He reminded me of a little fairy who loved to interact with everyone. I didn't take him outside much..
Only he's free now~
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And so too-
"Remember him--before the silver cord is severed, or the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring,
or the wheel broken at the well"
Ecc 12:6
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22 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerAugust 23, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh, I am so sorry. He was a real sweetie. So glad he passed away with his best friends and peacefully. Maybe at peace because you were there.

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  2. rainfield61August 23, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Sorry is the hardest word to say.

    But it is too late to tell him.

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 24, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Peachy Pie was a gorgeous bird. And I am sure he will be dearly missed. I am glad you had 11 years to enjoy him, he had a great home with you. It is nice that he passed peacefully in your arms. Regina, I am so sorry.

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  4. theconstantwalkerAugust 24, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    A lovely little bird... you will have some wonderful memories.

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  5. SpringmanAugust 24, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    My sympathies for the loss of your friend Peachy Pie. I know this train only goes in one direction and we must make peace with that. There must be some beauty in our passing that is to difficult to understand. We wait for answers patiently, until then, I wish you strength!

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  6. Flat Creek FarmAugust 24, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I am so sorry to read about your beautiful Peachy! I know he was so loved.. what a truly gorgeous fella too!! Sending hugs to you. I'm relieved to hear he passed peacefully with his human family. Again... hugs from us to you! Been there, done that a few times now.. and it really never gets any easier. -Tammy

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  7. holdingmomentsAugust 24, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Such a beautiful bird.
    You'll have the memories forever.

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  8. Stewart MAugust 25, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Hi there - poor old bird! Not a good time for Love Bird's, my brother's bird went the same way!

    I think that a cockatoo would be fun - if possibly a bit damaging to your house! They are also very long lived as far as I know.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  9. PatAugust 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet friend. He was a beautiful little bird and you have some wonderful photos of him here. It is a blessing that you were with him and he passed away so peacefully.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Oh, what a beautiful friend you had in Peachy Pie. We lost our Cockatiel a few years ago and I still miss him.

    This is a lovely tribute.

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  11. AnzuAugust 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I'm sorry to hear such a sad news. I know you loved him very much. Why did he leave us and go there in a hurry･･･(ﾉ△･｡) However, I believe he will get a pair of wonderful wings and blushing cheek and fly back to your home after finishing his job.(@Θ@) Come Along!

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  12. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEAugust 26, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Hello! I am so sorry ...
    but the photos are very beautiful...

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  13. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEAugust 26, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Have a wonderful week-end!

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  14. Teté M. JorgeAugust 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    How lovely! You're special indeed!
    Thank you again!
    Have a nice and wonderful weekend.
    Warm hugs and love.

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  15. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    So sad. What a lovely bird he was.

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  16. NeilAugust 27, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    You have some beautiful photos to remember him by.A lovely bird.

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  17. WebbieLadyAugust 28, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Poor sweet thing...:=(

    What is the equivalent years for 20 human years to a bird?

    At least it was peaceful and you were there.... just good to thinkhe's free now.

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  18. Filipina IniAugust 28, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Such a loss... So beautiful companion for along time for sure.

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  19. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEAugust 29, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Have a wonderful day!

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  20. MadSnapper n BeauAugust 29, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Oh, Gina, i am so sorry to read this and even more sorry i some how missed this from a whole week ago. I don't know how i missed it but I did. he was so sweet and i know your heart is aching. happy you were both there with him. I love the header and all the photos are so cute. hugs from me to you

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  21. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVESeptember 1, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Beautiful header!

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  22. Filipina IniSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Beautiful memories stay at least and we remember him too... lovely colors he got there.

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