This page is dedicated to the memory of the parrotlets who touched my life, and who were loved so completely by the humans whose hearts they owned.
Gail's Pepi
MY PEPI
You came into my life nine wonderful years ago.
I think you knew I wasn't a pet person and you went out of your way to change me. When your human sister brought you home, with your drab green little feathers, you managed to wiggle your way deep into my heart. We became a pair. Even though we spent many a day at the vet's we managed to get through them all 'til the end. Because of you I can now enjoy the wild birds, squirrels and enjoy other people's pets. You taught me more than I could ever have taught you. You were my world and forever in my heart.
Sleep well my love 'til we meet again.
Your loving mom,
Gail
Dawn's Picchu
Maybe once in a lifetime, if you're lucky, you can cross the desert
and come upon a rare flower awaiting its chance for brilliance.
All it needs is shade from the searing sun,
water to quench its thirst, protection from the cruel winds,
and time to unfurl it's true nature in each soft petal.
And when it does, there is a glimpse of beauty that is divine.
Something so fragile in the harshness of such desolation that has
the strength to bloom for a brief moment,
can etch its memory into your soul for eternity.
But the colours begin to fade, the petals begin to fall,
and no matter how many tears you shed
to nourish what once was back to glory,
you realize that you must let go . . . .
your only wish being that in some small way
the flower was able to greet the sun without fear
on the days you stood beside it.
That in some small way it was able to be a moment of radiance
because you were there.
That in some small way it knew someone had glimpsed its beauty,
had inhaled its serenity,
and would forever remember in awe.
She is gone now . . . my rare flower.
Every day with her I understood how lucky I was to have known her,
watch her bloom for moments of time,
catch a glimpse of the radiance that she held within her for so long.
My only wish was that she felt safe, nurtured,
protected and loved for a time . . .
that the all too brief days were enough to allow her some joy.
Anita's Mariah
My 'lil girl has gone away
but I will see her again someday.
She lit up my life in so many ways,
her memory goes with me throughout
my days.
Her red eyes shone and her feathers glowed,
upon my shoulder is where she rode.
Fly high, my 'lil yeller girl
for on His shoulder you can curl.
I love you more, day by day
in my heart you'll forever stay.
Robin's Gherkin
Gherkin was quite the character. His favorite game was to hide and watch me go crazy trying to find him. He always gave himself away when the microwave would beep.
He could be the sweetest guy and in the next moment be ready to do battle with a big dog that dared enter his domain. He would hear me shut my car off and start calling to me. He could cuss me out with the best of them and then remind me he was a pretty boy, make the kissy noise and then tell me he was a good boy. He was only in my life a short three years, but he taught me so much and gave me much more than I ever gave him.
I love you, baby boy, and miss you.
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Tish's Aces
A memorial to Aces, our little green love, the owner of our hearts and home. He taught us how to love birds and brought us laughter every day. With his huge personality he was the center of our home. It seems that there is never enough time with those we love. Until we meet again at the Bridge, my little love, you will be close to us in our memories of you.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge. Here I dwell with God above.
Here there are no more tears of sadness. Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you . . . In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night . . . "My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented . . . That my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you’re walking down the street with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind."
"And when it’s time for you to go . . . From that body to be free,
Remember you’re not going . . . You’re coming here to me."
- Author Unknown
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