OT: It's been a rough week!

I was certainly blessed to have had a week of luxury and sitting in the blessed sun for 5 days.  However, Saturday not only was I slapped in the face with a big dose of reality..my life took a quick spin and has me turned upside down and inside out. I don't want to get too lengthy and detailed, but on Saturday as I was rushing out of the house to get to Swapkins my bird, Ella, was on my shoulder and because of a fright and the strong winds she's now gone.  I had no idea losing a pet would be so incredibly devastating.  I think the harder part is the fact that my other bird, Fante, is so incredibly sad without her.  Fante keeps chirping and screaching, hoping her buddy will return to the cage.  (No offense, but please don't offer up suggestions on how to find her or what to do - the idea of her coming back or even being alive after 3 days in these frigid temps is quite unlikely according to Animal Control.) Next, it was time for me to break things off with my boyfriend.  Again, I don't want to get into the details, but it has become very apparent to me over the past 2 months that we are at very different points in our lives and I needed to do what was best for me and that meant that being alone was better than being with someone.  It is very sad, as I enjoyed having a companion and I know that I've hurt him deeply, but I've only just recently gotten to the point in my life that I know what true happiness is and I'm not ready to help someone else find that place just yet. Thankfully, I have had a few of you friends to lean on during this incredibly difficult time. Specifically, Linda Foster, Darla, Rose and Barb K - I can't thank you enough for lending me your ears and your big opens arms. I was reminded last night that even though these problems are real and big to me they pale in comparison to other things that people are going through, like losing a coworker, sister-in-law and mom.  Praise God that I've got a relatively easy life and don't have tragedies like that going on.  God Bless those who do. Thanks once again for all of your love and support.  All of you make life so much more enjoyable and liveable - you'll never know how much I appreciate each and everyone of you. Love and gratitude! Tracy

your in my prayers!

Thanks Kelli!

Hi Tracy,

You make being a friend to you very easy, you are so kind and caring. Don't have to thanks us for being there for you, we love you to pieces "Girl Friend"!

 

Rose :)

So do you my friend, so do you!  Thanks for all your concern and love.  I really appreciate that you were concerned for my situation before you even knew that it wasn't the fairy tale that I had hoped it to be. However, my sister gave me a Swarovski coach (you know like the one that Cinderella had made out of a pumpkin) and told me that it was to remind me that "fairy tales do come true."  I just have to remind myself that my fairy tale isn't necessarily what God's fairy tale is for me. Thank you my friend!

Tracy, I am so sorry that you were not able to get Ella back it is amazing how attached we can become to our pets.  I also think that you are making a very wise decision to take care of you first.  I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this tough time that you may find peace and happiness.  You are an amazing woman and a great friend. Love & Hugs! Nicole

Thanks Nicole - your kind words bring a lot of comfort to me! So glad that I keep seeing you at groups.  You have a lot of history and wisdom to go along with that history to share with this group.  I so appreciate all that you have to offer!

I'm so sorry Tracy about Ella. I know how difficult it is to lose a pet. You had a tough weekend, be kind to yourself. I'm glad you have so many wonderful friends to rely on. Life is just that more difficult when you don't. Farrah

I AM especially blessed with many great friends.  Right now, it would be easy to retreat to my house and surround myself with just my animals - but I know that reaching out and getting support from others is so much more important.  With the support and love from wonderful women like you - I know that "This too shall pass!" Thank you Farrah!

Thinking of you...