Its been almost 7 months

[Cheryl]

Its been almost 7 months since you've been gone.
I've been holding onto you for way too long.
I prayed until the days turned into weeks
I cried every night until I fell asleep.
You were my fist baby bird
and always will be
You were special in my heart
and special you shall remain to be.
I tried my best to keep you when my mom got sick
I trusted a stranger to keep you with me.
You stayed safe for months while I waited at school until
I finally came home and asked for a visit
I then got the dreadful email that you were gone.
I was told a little girl was the one who set you free
The story seemed odd, and hard to believe
You were always the last to leave the cage
Yet you were the only one who flew away
My sadness still lingers along with my rage
I just want to believe that you are really OK.

I posted on craigslist, got flagged many times
I posted posters in markets and on signs
I contacted the vets and shelters in the area
I even contacted a radio station hoping someone would hear my plea for you.
I got countless calls from caring citizens.
I've even dealt with the selfish who refused to give up their "new found friend":
Sadly, none were ever you...

I can't look at your pictures
for they only make me sad.
My heart will be forever broken, that i know
I just pray you're in a home with someone you love
if not, I hope god is taking really good care of you
You're flying free in heaven, with nothing to scare you
The sun is always shining on your feathers and skin
and no cage bars will ever exist to hold you in.
http://i55.tinypic.com/2s9oeft.jpg
I love you my sweet JP
You will forever be my little angel.

It hurts to give up..but its time to let go.
You weren't JUST a bird...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Y-MbL5gPo
"I miss the years that were erased
I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face
I miss all the little things
I never thought that they'd mean everything to me

[roxy culver]

Aw sweetie I'm sorry...I think we all here know she was more than just a bird. She was a friend, your baby and you will always love her. Maybe if you let her go she will come back. But if not, then know that she is being looked over even if you aren't the one to do it.

[lperry82]

Oh im so sorry i do hope she will return when your least expecting it

[tielmom]

I am so very sorry that she JP has not returned (yet) I know all too well the pain and sadness that comes with losing your feathered friend...my Snickers flew out our front door back in June of this year and for months I constantly was looking in trees or hearing cockatiels in our neighborhood, never knew there were so many that lived around us. I feel and know your grief...you are not alone...so sorry :'(

[Belinda]

Sorry to see you lost your baby, that was very sad and your video made me :cry:
Let's hope that someone who for some reason didn't see your ads found her and is keeping her safe and happy at least. It must be very hard so think we try so hard to protect them and you couldn't be there for her. You must have been so upset and angry at the people looking after her, even if they were friends it must be very hard to forgive someone who was so careless and let you know via email. They must have been upset too though so I hope you have forgiven them. Big hugs to you.

[Abby]

Awh, that's so unfortunate and sad. I'm sorry, hun. But she will always love you and be in your heart.

[shelagh]

I'm sorry, Cheryl. That was a beautiful tribute that you composed. You did all you could; it was just time for JP to fly free.

[SteveandRonnie]

sorry. im in the same boat. 5 months for me.

[naiefae]

That's so sad... I'm sorry to hear of her continued absence. I'm surprised that the people caring for her had been careless like that, they should have locked the cages or something since they had children. Your tribute is beautiful, the photos and music just make me tear up. She's a beautiful little bird; I hope that she is somewhere safe even if it is with another family. Perhaps one day she'll find her way back to you, there's no knowing.

[john424]

This is heartbreaking, and the tribute made emphasized it...I made the same mistake that little girl did. Don't give up, she'll always be with you even if her physical form isn't at your side...

[LoveAllPets]

God is watching over jp.....I cant believe someone would be so irresponsible especially with a bird thats not theirs....