Rest in peace, Hugo

[Ecclipse]

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported Hugo and I through the months when he was so sick. I honestly thought that he was home free and that he was on the mend - it was lovely to see him begin to live healthily again and become the happy bird he was.

Unfortunately is was short lived...Hugo passed away last night. I was not there as I was away with my family on holiday - I will never forgive myself for that! My friend who had always cared for him sat with him last night trying to get him to eat but he just simply gave up. There are so many things going through my head right now - the shock that I will never see him again, the fact that I wasnt there when he needed me the most, the guilt my dear friend feels that he died under her care.

He stopped eating last night which was extreme as through the months of fighting the virus he always ate - I used to call him my lil piggy! It was quick and painless my friend said.

To my sis in the parrot world and to my dear neice, Mishka - you have always been there for me when I was down and shared the funny stories and were part of Hugo's life. Before I left I was trying to get him to say "Mishi"...the parrot forum is not just a place to talk about your precious parrots, its a place where you make friends for life.

I miss Hugo so much already!!!!! I think the shock wil be worse when I get home and his empty cage will be there without him. I keep thinking how I could of cared for him better or maybe given him more antibiotics or tried more vets. The one vet said that I stress to much and that Hugo had been fine!

I will never regret buying him and wil never regret having him in my life - he taught me so much..please take my advice and buy your parrots from breeders or places where you know your parrot is virus free...

 

[antoinette]

Hugo my little nephew, I can't believe you are no longer with us

You leaving us has left such an sad empty feeling in my heart.
You were such a brave little chap, always beating the odds.
You fought time and time again, always beating the illnesses.
No matter how fragile you were, you always managed to put a big smile on your mommy's face, no matter how big or small your achievement, mommy was always so proud of you.
You gave your mommy so much love and happiness, many wonderful memories, always to be treasured
I will always treasure the special sms's, and pictures of you, what cute silly things you were always up to.

Jess, you gave Hugo everything, and so much more..... so much love, and happiness. He was so fortunate to have you as a caring, loving and wonderful guardian.
Always being there for him, always putting him before your own needs. You nursed him back to health, how many times over and over again, when everyone else had given up BUT YOU DID NOT EVER. You did every humanly thing possible.
You were always there for Hugo....... I know from the many phones calls we shared, all the setbacks, the vet's negative responses, you stood by his side NEVER GIVING UP.

Not being there for Hugo at the end was god's will. He has his reasons, which we might never understand. God bless you friend, for caring for Hugo, in his final hour.

If the forum has taught me one lesson in life besides birds, good friends are made for life..... Meeting Jess and Hugo here, was something so special. Living in the same country, miles and miles apart, we share so much, Jess helping me through personal stuff, always cheering me up, and making me feed good about myself. All our birdie's high's and low's...... sharing little things they did, always making us laugh.

Rainbow Heaven is privileged to have Hugo "THE BOSS" seated at the head of the table.

 

[antoinette]

"The light of my life"

You have to go this time mummy
I now have to be free
Don't be so sad mummy
for now I'm at peace
Let go of your pain, let it take part of you
because from out of these ashes, a new life will bloom
Don't look for me in places I have been
I am in your heart mummy
and inside your soul
..and everything that reminds you of me
See, I'm not really gone
Don't be lost in the dark
or scared when you're alone
My spirit is near you, and my light will shine on

 

[wuvzbirdies]

Oh my GOSH, Ecclipse I am so sorry for your loss. I rarely come on the forums anymore and thought I would drop in this morning and this was the first post I saw. My heart sank, I am truely sorry for your loss, I have a tear in my eye trying to hold back, I can't even imagine how you are feeling right now.
I hope you take comfort in knowing he is at peace now and he knew how much you loved him.
Take care.... April

 

[greycloud]

Jess, I do not know you or Hugos' story. But I am so very sorry for your loss. I use to breed Brown heads and they rreally are the ultimate parrot! I wish your time times with him could have been healthy ones.
Fly free sweet Hugo, fly free!

 

[Spiritbird]

Jess I was shocked and tearful when I read your post. Some critters have a short life just like people. You did everything your courld and much more for him. He loved you so much he did not want you to see him take his last breath. How old was he? I sent you and your family hugs across the miles of ocean between us. Di

 

[Ecclipse]

Thank you all so much for your replies, Greycloud - I cant believe that you bred Browns, I have been searching for months for someone who could share info etc. I guess it wont be needed anymore... You are right, even though Hugo came to me scared and nervous he trusted again and even through the months of him being sick he fought!!! Thank you April and Di for your thoughts and prayers. Im devastated!!!! When I get back home its going to be so hard. I think I will phone the woman who cleans my flat and ask her to clear up his toys etc so that I dont have to go through cleaning up his area. He was a LARGE part of my life and my spare time was dedicated to disinfecting, reading up on what more I could do to either heal him or stem anything. His last couple of months were good ones. He used to play for hours and became the bird he should of been.

Thanks for the poem Ant...

I envy you all for being able to stil have your feathered friends with you but maybe Hugo was feeling pain and maybe now he is free from the pain...

 

[parrotqueen]

Ecclipse, I am so very sorry about your loss! That's so sad, I'm sure you're devastated to lose such a huge part of your life. You've given Hugo all that you could've possibly offered, the antibiotics, vet trips, and plenty of TLC.

...but maybe Hugo was feeling pain and maybe now he is free from the pain...

That's right, always remember that. Always remember how much fun you've had with him; all the times that he made you laugh.

My deepest condolences to you, you'll be in my thoughts.

 

[Ecclipse]

Thanks PQ...Im dreading ariving back home - its going to be so quiet and lonely!!!! I hope that your fids are doing well?

 

[Spiritbird]

Our pets are a gift from heaven, but we don't get to keep them nearly long enough!

May I suggest that you not have anyone else clean at home. Part of your letting go process is to hold his toys and even make that private memorial I spoke of in my PM to you.

 

[Ratzy]

Oh no! I am soo sorry....I am awful in this kind of situation. RIP Hugo

 

[DustyDusky]

Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry!

Ecclipse, know that we all have Hugo in our hearts and prayers. The lose of him I am sure touches all of our hearts. I know it has touched mine and I did not know his story as well as others.

We are all here for you

 

[SharonC]

I'm new here, and didn't know Hugo....but I am sorry for your loss.

 

[Mel]

I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear such sad news,
XOX

 

[HRH Di]

Oh, Ecclipse! I'm so sorry. I know how much the rwo of you had been through and how much you loved Hugo. No one else in the world could have loved him more or cared for him better.

Please don't let the guilt eat at you. You know that you never would have left if you had any idea that this would happen.

Let us help in any way we can.

 

[Ecclipse]

Thanks so much for the support...really missing him!

 

[antoinette]

Thanks so much for the support...really missing him!

We miss Hugo and you Sis
Please remember we are all here for you ALWAYS

Love :63:

Ant

 

[Ecclipse]

I would love to hear from you guys from time to time, I want all the info on what your lil fellas and gals get up to. I will be back one day and will pop in from time to time. This forum has part of my daily life and I will miss being actively involved - not going to know what to do with myself! For those of you who would like to keep in touch - the more the merrier my email address is:

[email protected]

Goodbye for now, just for now...All my love and blessings for the year,

Jess

PS Watch this space

 

[Spiritbird]

I just jotted down your e mail so I will have it after moving. Thanks and may the road you travel lead to good things...........

 

[antoinette]

I would love to hear from you guys from time to time, I want all the info on what your lil fellas and gals get up to. I will be back one day and will pop in from time to time. This forum has part of my daily life and I will miss being actively involved - not going to know what to do with myself! For those of you who would like to keep in touch - the more the merrier my email address is:

[email protected]

Goodbye for now, just for now...All my love and blessings for the year,

Jess

PS Watch this space

From time to time, are you kidding, hey your e-mails going to be
"over flowing"
You can't get rid of us that easily
Once a birdie person "always a birdie person"
Mwah :63: