In Memory of Kizzy - Would You Please Watch This Video?

[Ladyhawk]

Please do me a favor and watch this video. I put a lot of effort into it. Having technical issues to work out allowed me to look at Kizzy's pictures and videos without having a meltdown.

This video shows the entire duration of my life with Kizzy the blue-fronted Amazon, recaptured in six-and-a-half minutes, fittingly accompanied by "The Inner Light" from Star Trek: TNG.

It's best if watched in full HD on a larger screen. Some of the high resolution photos are stunning because Kizzy was stunning, even in her baby feathers.

I miss you, Kizzy.

If you feel inclined, you are welcome to comment on YouTube. It's up to you. Thanks in advance for watching.

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[Rozalka]

The video is great! Can I ask what happened to Kizzy? So sorry for your loss!

 

[Flboy]

Thank you!

 

[texsize]

The video is great! Can I ask what happened to Kizzy? So sorry for your loss!

IIRC she escaped the house.

a lot of time and effort has been spent in trying to find/reclaim her.

 

[ChristaNL]

That was just beautifull!

(in awe here)

thank you for sharing.

 

[GaleriaGila]

I added my comment.
I wish you love and peace and strength.
Thank you for sharing.

 

[Sunnyclover]

Beautiful.

 

[bill_e]

Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing.

 

[wrench13]

I remember when it happened and how upset you were. kizzy was so pretty and tame! I still get all teary eyed when I remember my own Skyler, who flew away some 30 years ago. You are lucky to have the pics and videos to remember Kizzy.

 

[FlyBirdiesFly]

I’m so sorry. What a beautiful tribute to Kizzy.

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

I remember finding the thread about Kizzy flying out the door before I joined the forum and I was hoping that you'd find her again. Kizzy was a beautiful bird.

The video was certainly beautiful and I'll remember Kizzy for a long time.
I'm so sorry for your loss of Kizzy ​

 

[LaManuka]

Then as now I’m sorry for your loss of Kizzy, she was/is very special.

 

[Scott]

Phenomenal tribute to your beautiful Kizzy.

Without surety of fate, there is always hope she survived.

 

[Kalel]

OMG! I'm speechless! Kizzy is beautiful! The video was beautiful! Your relationship with Kizzy is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this amazing video. You two truly have a beautiful bond and I really enjoyed watching how Kizzy plays and interacts with you. I remember how hard it was on you when Kizzy flew out the door. I hope that sharing this video with us helps bring you peace and healing.

 

[Ladyhawk]

The video is great! Can I ask what happened to Kizzy? So sorry for your loss!

IIRC she escaped the house.

a lot of time and effort has been spent in trying to find/reclaim her.

Yes. Even a year afterward I drove to a tree because I thought I recognized the flight pattern of an Amazon parrot. I knew it was pretty much impossible, but I had to go look.

For a long time, I was sure she was dead. Lately, I've wondered just how I would handle it if I found out someone had kept her. It would have to be knowingly because this is a small town. All the little towns in the county were canvassed. I even got the local radio station to do a blurb. I pretty much begged them. I sent flyers to every bird-related business I could find in the state. That doesn't include feet on the ground and blasting our voices from the tops of the hills. There's no way someone kept her without knowing I was looking for her. There was probably only one or two degrees of separation between every person in the area and my efforts to get her back. Couple this with a large reward and I would definitely consider it kidnapping. What would you do if you discovered someone had knowingly kept your baby?

Strangely, I think I've only just finished the shocked stage. I've cried more in the past week than I did most of the year after she disappeared. For a very long time I couldn't even bear to look at her pictures and videos.

A couple of weeks before I made this video, I was reminded of "The Inner Light," from Star Trek: TNG: the music in the background of the video. The orchestral arrangement is stunningly beautiful and haunting. I found myself listening to it over and over and as I did, I could see pictures of her in my mind. If you've watched that particular episode (many consider it the best episode of TNG), you know that Captain Picard lived an entire lifetime in twenty minutes. The whole show is about remembering those who are lost. I thought it fitting to show Kizzy's entire lifetime during the song so she won't be forgotten. As long as the Internet is up, she's there for someone to find.

While making this video, I had to think about how to fit clips and pics to the music, crop them, slow them down, zoom in, pan, etc. Thinking of technical things allowed me to look at her pictures and videos again.

I didn't cry much while creating the video, but now that it's done, it can make me cry. It shook me up a bit, so I feel less stunned. I still don't know what to do with myself. Gabby was my life partner. Kizzy was my baby. They were the most important "people" in my life.

 

[PrimorandMoxi]

Soon you will be thinking about Kizzy and suddenly you will catch yourself laughing or smiling. At first you might feel a little guilty for thinking happy thoughts. But all of the joy she brought you and the love you gave her outweighs everything.
forgive yourself for a split second mishap that could happen to any of us.
Any one of us!

rescue a bird in need:
There is a bird out there that needs you so sooo bad.
a bird that is neglected or grieving.
A birdy that wants the love that you have and your huge heart.

This bird is waiting and deserves to be safely with you.
Don't even think about all the good it will do for you,
Just think of how you will be helping a creature in need and everything else will fall into place.

it has nothing to do with replacing kizzy, or getting over the grieving process and more to do with rescuing a bird in need.

 

[Scott]

Yes. Even a year afterward I drove to a tree because I thought I recognized the flight pattern of an Amazon parrot. I knew it was pretty much impossible, but I had to go look.

For a long time, I was sure she was dead. Lately, I've wondered just how I would handle it if I found out someone had kept her. It would have to be knowingly because this is a small town. All the little towns in the county were canvassed. I even got the local radio station to do a blurb. I pretty much begged them. I sent flyers to every bird-related business I could find in the state. That doesn't include feet on the ground and blasting our voices from the tops of the hills. There's no way someone kept her without knowing I was looking for her. There was probably only one or two degrees of separation between every person in the area and my efforts to get her back. Couple this with a large reward and I would definitely consider it kidnapping. What would you do if you discovered someone had knowingly kept your baby?

Strangely, I think I've only just finished the shocked stage. I've cried more in the past week than I did most of the year after she disappeared. For a very long time I couldn't even bear to look at her pictures and videos.

A couple of weeks before I made this video, I was reminded of "The Inner Light," from Star Trek: TNG: the music in the background of the video. The orchestral arrangement is stunningly beautiful and haunting. I found myself listening to it over and over and as I did, I could see pictures of her in my mind. If you've watched that particular episode (many consider it the best episode of TNG), you know that Captain Picard lived an entire lifetime in twenty minutes. The whole show is about remembering those who are lost. I thought it fitting to show Kizzy's entire lifetime during the song so she won't be forgotten. As long as the Internet is up, she's there for someone to find.

While making this video, I had to think about how to fit clips and pics to the music, crop them, slow them down, zoom in, pan, etc. Thinking of technical things allowed me to look at her pictures and videos again.

I didn't cry much while creating the video, but now that it's done, it can make me cry. It shook me up a bit, so I feel less stunned. I still don't know what to do with myself. Gabby was my life partner. Kizzy was my baby. They were the most important "people" in my life.

That you were able to create a masterpiece tribute to Kizzy and re-live her life speaks volumes for the continued grieving process and your rationality. You might have abandoned the project at many points, but persevered and then permitted emotion to flow. As did many of us while viewing.

 

[mh434]

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and your loss of Kizzy. The video brought tears to my eyes. I lost a beloved feathered one in the same way, some years ago, and it still hurts.

Your video is a beautiful testament to Kizzy's life. I know it's painful to watch now, but in years to come it will bring you comfort, knowing the joy she brought to you, and the wonderment of life you brought to her.

Fly free, forever, Kizzy, and know that one day you will see your Mom again....

 

[picardk123]

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I miss my Anana so much

 

[Mariar]

I know im late on this but i remember when u lost kizzy. I cried fro you. Thank u for sharing the video. Made me wish i had taken more photos of my doolie who passed away.sending u love and feathered hugs