The Easter Bunny came to visit us today. Tico (the baby Blue and Gold Macaw) and Piper (Sun Conure) were on hand for a picture with the bunny and flock leader, Elena.
All kidding aside, from our house to yours, we wish you a wonderful Easter (Resurrection Sunday).
Today was an exiting day at Beaker's Parrot Place.Piper, took his FIRST round-trip solo fight and Jeremy and I caught it on video!!! Pipe will soon be going home to Patty Lynch, his new flock leader, in Hayden, Idaho. Check out this video - it's a 13 second clip that captures this very speedy and intentional guy.
It is AMAZING to me just how quickly parrots seemingly grow up and just how quickly I can loose my heart to one of them... Saying good-bye to one of our 'bappies' is always a challenge for me.
Today I was reflecting as I looked at some of the photos we have taken of our bappies (baby parrots), actually our customer's babbies that they have entrusted us to loving hand-raise for them. I was struck by the fact that bappies grow SO fast - it is amazing what a couple of weeks can do. In an instant, they will be grown and gone to their new home. I must confess, saying good bye is not easy and we are thankful to have these little guys in our stead for a short time that we have them. In today's reality - it's TOO easy to get distracted from the things that are really important -like faith, family and friends. I want to encourage you to take some time and reflect on what is important to you.My friend, ever day is a gift... and YOU are a gift, so give yourself away and make a difference in the lives of others!
