My CAG, Ziggy was my special little girl. She left me very unexpectedly and suddenly on 3/8/07, just before her 5th birthday. The past three months have been extremely difficult for me. She will always be with me and will forever be in my heart. I will always feel her beak on my face, as she is resting on my shoulder. She is remembered by many as the little African Grey who asked everyone, including her Mama, ..."WHO YOU?" Fly free sweet angel, fly free!

A friend of mine wrote this poem. It is a wonderful tribute to my precious angel. She captured how I feel exactly. Thank you Pam. I will always be grateful.


"ZIGGY"

Though you are no longer physically here,
I know that you are with me.
I feel your presence.
The touch of your beak on my face.....
The weight of your body on my shoulder....
The breeze from the tips of your wings....
The imprint of you on my heart.
Though I can't see you,
I sense that you are here.
I'm sorry that you had to go
Too soon.....much, much too soon.
The pain is still so fresh.
Losing you devastated me.
And those that love you.
I know that obviously God needed you.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken you.
I hope that you are happy....
And healthy in heaven.
I know that we will be reunited one day.
Somewhere....over the rainbow.
Until then, my sweet girl,
Know that I love you...
Every day whether you are here or not.
You impacted my life.
Fly free, beautiful girl...
Until we meet again.
Entertain them in heaven
With "Who You?"
I will be there one day.
Please meet me at the Bridge.

I'm sorry for your loss, but glad you had the time together.

That is such a beautiful and special poem. Jeannie, may the special memories of your angel bring you comfort during the difficult times.

That's a beautiful poem Jeannie. Ziggy is flying free now.

Jeannie, I cannot imagine the grief you have endured over the loss of Ziggy. I know how absolutely heartbroken I would be if I ever lost one of mine. That poem is simply beautiful. I hope the many happy memories of the life you shared with Ziggy and the knowledge that she was very lucky to have been loved so much will continue to help you heal. My heart goes out to you and Ziggy and to all who loved her.

I do believe that Ziggy will meet you at the bridge, and she'll have lots of friends she'll want you to meet too.

Fly high, Ziggy. Soar as free as your spirit and watch over your mom. She needs your strength. Thank you for sharing your life with her. You've touched many of our lives and will be missed more than you could possibly know.

Jeannie, I never read that poem before. Pam couldn't have written anything more beautiful.

RIP little Ziggy, we know how much you were loved during your short life.

Stay Strong Jeannie, Ziggy knows she is loved just as well as we know it.

Thank you all so much, from the bottom of my heart. You will never know how much your words mean to me. When I am having a hard time with this, I read your responses and it really helps to give me strength. Thank you for caring and remembering my little girl.