Overwhelming sadness

[labell]

My breeder friend called me in hysterics there was an electrical fire inside the wall of her aviary. (a family of chipmunks had made a nest and bit through wires apparently). Their dog woke them even before the alarm went off. They desperately tried to get everyone out as quickly as possible but she lost many birds including my lovely Gidget. She lost a male red sided a few pairs of her GCC and her much loved retired pair of B&G's. Gomez seems to be fine so I am grateful for that but my dear Gidget...she was so young.

I was trying very hard to be strong for my friend, she is feeling so guilty but of course this was no ones fault and I needed her to know that I don't blame her, this was a terrible accident and beyond anyone's control but I am sitting here today just broken inside. I have no more tears left. She has a lot of property and Gidget will be buried with all of the others she lost in a special place off to one side of her flower garden.

We had talked last week about when mine would be coming home...Gidget was starting to get better living in a flock environment she was at one time really going after Jillie and Jillie won't back down at all so there was the fear that one of them would be really hurt. Now this...I am sad beyond words.

Hi Laura, how are you holding up? I know how sad and awful that must be for you. It's even harder when you don't even have a chance to save it.
That feeling went thru me as well yesterday. I can relate. I wish I had the words to take the pain away.

Thank you for checking in Michael, I am holding up. I grieve in a kinda weird way. Once the tears subside I put on music and go crazy cleaning around the house. The mundane tasks keep my mind empty. Didn't sleep well last night so was up earlier this morning cleaning and rearranging my studio.

 

[Allee]

Laura, I am so sorry for what you must be going through. You've been in my thoughts since the tragic event. I wish there was something I could do or say to ease your pain. Grief is so difficult to work through, I understand how mundane tasks get you through another day. I'm glad you are able to find some comfort in your studio. Hugs to you, Laura.

 

[keikoasmom]

Oh, I have tears too. So sorry. Sending hugs and prayers to all of you.

 

[lizard]

Oh no, I'm so sorry

Many hugs to you and your friend. What an awful thing to go through.

 

[deque]

I am desperately sorry for u. No words, but your in my prayers.

 

[Mariar]

Ooh I'm soo sorry for your loss...how are you doing these days? I just read your post...I send much love your way.