Joey by Hannah, Lisa, and Jim

Dear little Joey,

It has been three days now since your little yellow body lie lifeless in my hand, and my grief over losing you haunts me. You were the sweetest little thing & brought more joy and warmpth to our family than I ever expected or imagined!

I miss your bright dark eyes and your pacing back and forth to come out of your cage in the morning, & how you would first stretch each leg and wing. I miss the little beak-noises you used to make while sitting on our shoulders, preening.

I miss your trusting ‘hop’ – always to us, never away. I miss your warm little body under my shirt, and your face peeking from our sleeves or tee-shirts. Joey, you made us laugh so many times when you ran across the back of the sofa to get to daddy, and when you chirped to the wild birds from my shoulder on our walks together.

I miss ‘tucking you in’ at night – you taking your kisses from Hannah and me, your two sips of water, and then hopping into your tree-house-tent for the night. I never knew a little bird could so steal my heart but you did, little Joey, and I will always love you and be forever sorry I didnt’ keep you safe that day. SO, now you can chirp to the wild birds, as you always did, and perhaps now, you too, can fly.

Joey, you had love and good food and a safe place to sleep every night, but we had only 3 months and a day to love you. I am so sorry. I only wish you were still here. We loved you so, sweet little bird.

Love Mommy, Hannah and Jim