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It's been one week today since Misi passed away. I have been reading your warm wishes. I wanted to thank you earlier, but every time I tried to type something out to say, I just started to cry and I gave up. I think I can get through it today.

I had to put my cat down 15 years ago (he was 13) d/t congestive heart failure. I was 19 at the time and although it was painful and I couldn't talk about it for about 1 year after without crying, it was at the very least a peaceful passing. Misi's passing was not so peaceful. It was my first experience with an animal dying in my arms in about 15 years (my 2 current cats are 13 ad 15 years old). It was just terrible, as you could well imagine.

Time is making it the smallest bit easier. I take a lot of confort in the Poem Anna sent (Thank-you!). Gotta say, it bought me to tears, too. And the Rainbow bridge. That brings a smile.

Me and Mandi are doing fine. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it) Mandi didn't really like Misi, so she's not mourning her. She is showing no signs of illness and is getting a whole lot of attention lavished on her from me and my Hubby.

Okay, before I give up again, I want to say thank-you very much. Your thought and warm wishes mean a lot to me. I hope to feel comfortable coming back to the boards soon.

Sincerely

Lisa & Mandi

Lisa,

i am glad that you found some comfort in some of the things people have posted for you. I know it is hard to lose a beloved pet, and yes, it is so hard to talk about it. but know that you have poeple who understand. I will keep you and Misi in my thoughts and prayers. Again, I am sorry for your loss and the pain that you are dealing with. You were so lucky to have found eachother.

Lisa
you are in my continued prayers . I know that it is hard after my little girl died I could not look at another tiel , or even hold one . I could not go to the basement where we placed her cage, I left it set up for 2 months in our living room , but got sick every time I looked at it , now after 2 years another little one flew into my life and is bringing back much joy and also some heartache, I still remember her very fondly and smile when I think of her . Please know that while the emotions are very raw now they will heal to a point that you will once again smile at her memory .God bless.

Unfortunately, the only thing to help get over the pain, is time! And spending time with your other tiel. As time passes, the pain will slow down and you can then begin to remember the happy times and smile. Right now, you only want to cry. It will get better. Trust me, just be patient! Sending hugs!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry that her passing wasn't a peaceful one. At least she had her Mommy there with her giving her comfort and love. I will keep you two in my prayers.. **HUGS**

Lisa,

There is so much love here, and we want you back with us. I know it is very difficult, but time will heal. We all have different needs and I fully understand how you might be reluctant to rejoin us, but don't stay away too long. We also miss you on 'tiel cam. Join us when you are up to it.

Big Hug

Sam

Lisa - I was thinking about you this evening and wondering how you were doing.

Noel,

Thank-you so much.

I'm doing better. It's been hard and I still get teary eyed sometimes when I think about Misi. Expecially when I call Mandi, Misi, on accident.

My husband buried her in my flower garden for me, near a bird feeder, under a weeping snow cherry tree. My wonderful hubby says that now she can be around all the birds and I can think of her when I'm in my garden.

I found this beautiful little white stone bird statue, I think it's suppose to be a dove, but it looked just like Misi. I put it above where she is buried. I think about her every day.

I'm trying to take this as a learning experience. I still blame myself to some extent because of my inexperience with her. I'm educating myself more and making some changes with Mandi.

Mandi is doing great, btw. Me and her have bonding closely and she's just such a love.

That is really great that you have a nice resting place. That always helps a little bit. I remember when my dog died years and years ago. My father planted a bunch of flowers on her grave and I always used to put a mini-pumpkin there on Halloween. It does make you feel a bit better.

And I still call Casper, Diego, sometimes. You just get into the habit and it is hard to get out of it. The pain has lessened and now I can remember the good things. It isn't easy, but Mandi will help you through it.

Keep your chin up!!!!

It's hard, I know. My Buddie literally died in my hands and I was traumatized for months. It was a sadness that only a fellow pet lover (or tiel lover) will understand. I had Buddie cremated and her ashes are in an urn in the living room. I call Sherwin "Buddie" from time to time myself but I now can think about her and remember what a joy she was. When I first lost her all I could think about was how much I missed her and how much I wanted her back!

I'm glad you're doing better! I know how hard it is. Lisa's right when she says that it get's better....it does.