Far and Away

@Faith-and-Hope

We were expecting my ex husbands parents to come over to Australia for a holiday soon-ish. I figured they would visit my house, as that is where their Grandson lived.

In their country, you don't have pets. They never understood why I had a dog. Coz it didn't do anything. They had a buffalo for milk and manure and chickens for eggs .

I thought if my bird could say "hello my name is Yarra" that they would get a giggle out of it and understand that pets bring joy.

But yes he flew away.

His parents didn't come to Australia for years, and when they did they didn't bother to come and see me, or where their Grandson lived. A real shame as my son wanted to show them his school (his Grandpa on his dads side used to be a school principal). He wanted them to see him play sport, see his bedroom and meet his friends. Sad.

But he did meet them when he went to his dads and Uncles houses for his fortnightly sleep over.

Thank you @Adge . Yes I will never forget Yarra. He was still young so I like to think he may have been able to adapt and join a local flock.

That is sad @utopia, and I can see that the memory of your time with Yarra is linked to the sadness of your son's grandparents not visiting him at home.

I hope the thought of Yarra joining a flock and roaming free can help to heal the hurt you feel in your son's behalf .....

I hurt for my kids and what their father has done to our lives. People drift apart, grow apart, fight apart, but there is no need for vindictive spitefulness on top. In your case it sounds as though the grandparents simply didn't "get it", rather than it being a spite thing.

Hugs ..... it still hurts because you wanted better than that for your boy 💞

I hope Clicer was better today @Zoe7. I have just finished posting some work online, and better head to bed cos it's up and go, go, go again tomorrow and it's after pumpkin hour.

G'night all ..... 😴

Night @Faith-and-Hope

Just thought I'd pop in snd say hi 👋

@utopia @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7

hope you are all well. Thsts sad about your galah @utopia but good that you and your son have great memories. How old is your son now? My little granddaughter A is 3 1/2 and goes to 3 yr old kinder. She love it. She has grown up so quickly.

much love to you all ❤️

Good afternoon @BlueBay @Faith-and-Hope @utopia @oceangirl @Anastasia @Zoe7 and anyone else around.

Hoping your day is going well.

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Hi 👋 @Snowie

I'm resting up in hospital. I hope I'm out by Friday.
How are you going? Xxx

Hopefully you are out by Friday hon @BlueBay

I am struggling, hard couple of days.

Oh that's not good @Snowie sending you lots of love hugs and strength ❤️🤗💐