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Maybe and maybe not and then there will be more maybe than not because a duck is a duck is a duck. Some of you might remember that part of my journey that included "Pinch and Roodie" the two duck chicks I rescued from my clients hotel who were abandoned by their mom. Well this one isn't named yet and it was abandoned by its mom cause its sooo small and was weaker and unable to keep its beak out of the water. I feared it would drown and while I tried to keep it in the setting with its mom and 3 other siblings the mom finally outdistanced it and I found the box to bring it home. It is as small as the other rescues were and it has spunk while still having some trouble keeping its head erect. The chicks all had to fall approximately 30 feet down to the ground in order to clear the next...maybe this one's got a twitch or something. I'm gotta make the attempt and give it a chance. My pups want it to have a chance they are already waiting about the basket for it to grow up so they can roust-a-bout with it like they did the "Pincher". I realize I still have that part of me where compassion and empathy for things in crisis still lives. Across the hall from those still is faith and hope and I still like a good "Win". We'll see. This one is also just a "pinch" of a duck...not near a whole one; just maybe a couple ounces of feathers and peep. Gonna help as best we can and maybe the pups can have another live distraction to hop around for. I don't believe the mother duck minded as she allowed me to handle it while she stayed near and talked. (quacked that is). Still have most of the stuff that can do the job. Need a name and it will come. Alcoholics were never this much fun heh? ((((hugs))))
Such a sweet, sweet story. Could his little neck be broken? I hope not. He certainly is in good healing hands. Naming is so important. Let us know what you decide and maybe send us a picture of this little guy?
If more would have empathy and compassion for things in crisis, our world be a kinder, gentler place. You are doing your part....I would so love to hold that sweet critter.
I probably will have to put this little duckling down as it seems to have quickly revealed that it may had a viral hepatitis which is causing the concern and behavior. He name is "widget" if she survives the night I may rethink putting her to sleep. Her cries are loud and as we know that usually means pain. Right now she is quiet. I have asked HP to tell me what to do when it is time to do it and then participate with me. I've put down young animals before and it is neither violent or painful. She is under simple treatment and I keep checking. We all deserve the opportunities that faith and hope bring right.? ((((hugs))))...
This is a "spiritual" family. My perception as I watch, read and listen to what comes from the inside out. Coming here and finding MIP welcoming as the Al-Anon program is I knew I was blessed greatly and I am grateful beyond words.
As for Widget...She survived the attempt to put her down and so when I picked up the paper bag this morning with the cotton balls of Acetone (quietly puts them out) and the Widget I heard a peep and then another. Now she was sick and under the influence of that which didn't put her down. "That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger" I thought and so I'm going with the thought that she wants to kick the hepatitis and grow and go on and I'm going with keeping food and water available for her. She's done here "pool" work and while a bit wobbly she stayed upright and afloat. HP has her care now cause I gotta go take care of other responsibilities. It's not over till it's over and God will do for me/widget what we cannot or will not do for ourselves right?
Why is this little widget working so hard to stay alive and my alcoholic not? When I'm ready I guess I'll get more information...not my job now. Mahalo family ((((hugs)))))
It is not my ability to fix what will not be fixed, cure what cannot be cured, control the uncontrollable. It is my opportunity not my ability.
My opportunity and ability came together in abiding only...to be with at times to participate in comfort with empathy and compassion. At times I abided in this manner with hope and acceptance and an open mind. This is and was a lesson and more lessons came in last night's home group meeting and the subject. The question "Why" was reaffirmed and re-answered again. "But in time we discover that each of us is special. I have a unique set of skills, interests and opportunities. I am assured that I have everything I need to do what I am here to do today". I am here to abide and be an instrument only of HP's will.
I abided until it was time to go to my home group meeting and learn. It was and I am enough. Widget didn't last, though in the end it taught me about courage and persistence. I am sad for the loss and grateful for the repeat lesson. As long as I have memory nothing dies.
Maybe the alcoholic could be a duckling? LOL Haven't heard.
Thats sad jerry. I love that you tried and then can see that everything is as it should be. I will think about what you said about each of us having exactly ehat we need for what we need to do today. Thanks for sharing.x
AWWW, sorry and sad little widget didn't make it through, but you taught me there are levels of care and support that we are able to give without taking full responsibility you did your bit, widget did hers and a power greater, made the final decision, night night godbless little widget xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
There is a beautiful song by Barbara Streisand with the words: "It doesn't matter how long we loved but that we loved at all." The little duckling's life was shorter than we might like, but she was cared for in her brokenness. Quack on, little Widget, wherever you might be now. Thanks for taking care of her, Jerry, and letting us cheer you both on until the best outcome for our little duckling was decided by a Power greater than us all.
