GreytHoundPoet Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) I don't have the words right now...I can't comprehend this. I can't believe Cordelia is gone. My best friend through a near fatal bout with anorexia, my only companion after getting stood up at the alter, the reason I work parrot rescue, the mascot for our pirate relay for life team and my first pet on my own. I will write more when I can. It was sudden and unexpected and could not have been prevented. My heart hurts so much...I want you home with me Cordy! I sum Cordelia up in a little stor I read years ago when I first got her. No words can ring more true. "Just a bird" From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a bird," or, "that's a lot of money for just a bird." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a bird." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a bird." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a bird," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a bird," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a bird" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you, too, think it's "just a bird," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "just a bird" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "just a bird" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a bird" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a bird" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a bird" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a bird" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a bird." just smile, because they "just don't understand." Edited December 7, 2008 by GreytHoundPoet Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am so sorry. My heart aches for you. Such a beautiful baby...Fly free honey. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanillaBean Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Ahhh, She's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh, how awful. I'm so sorry. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm so sorry. Fly away free over the bridge, beautiful birdy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am sorry. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm so sorry about your bird Cordelia! She looks so adorable. Sending my deepest condolences to you. What a beautiful bird. Fly free cutie ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am so sorry. Don't know much about birdies, but she looks very sweet and like a wonderful companion! May she continue to foment revolution at the Bridge! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skinnydog Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss The pictures are beautiful. Sometimes the smallest creatures have the biggest impact on our hearts. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Fly free Cordelia and soar with the eagles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. The photos of Cordelia are beautiful. Her face expresses such a sweet personality - I bet she listened to your thoughts and stayed by your side. Every companion is precious, whether furry or feathered. :f_pink Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainLady Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear you lost such a special friend. Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Cordelia. Many prayers of comfort and peace for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh, I'm so sorry! Sweet birdie... Be glad she had a home where she got years of love. When and if you're able, could you let us know what happened? We have two middle-aged cockatiels, one of whom was very sick last winter but recovered now, and I worry about them, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Cordelia. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh, I'm so sorry. Even the little ones make our hearts ache when they leave us. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 She was a beautiful bird & your pictures are priceless. I',m sorry for you loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 Thank you everybody. I needed to read these before I made the call to my dad...he loves that little bird and was coming to see her (and me) for Christmas... Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am so sorry. Fly free Cordelia. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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