.........and with all the sunshine, a little rain must fall so there are flowers
On the morning of April 19, 2022, while I was half a world away and unable to be here for her, Lilly passed from this world.
She was at least 7 years old and the longest lived of any chicken which we have been blessed to care for at Fluffy Butt Acres.
As I sit here in the yard with them today I keep looking to see where she is.  Lilly will cast a long shadow.   I'm sure in time the tribe will appear normal without her but it is going to take a while for certain.
I'll be burying her in a bit in between Patsy and Sansa. I can think of no better place.  I may just plant more phlox over them all as I did with Mal.  It's as if Mal knew and sent her flowers to inspire me.
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I know that Sansa and Lilly are now together again.
Farewell my friend.
May the sun always be shining and warm
May the dirt always be just right for the perfect dust bath
May the meal worms be plentiful
May there always be young ones to tease and torture
May your favorite nest box always be open when it's your turn to lay
May your coop be dry and warm
May it never snow or be cold
May the Thanksgiving cherry pie be tasty
May the squirrels and ducks be slow
May the grass be young and tender
And most importantly, May your best friend be ever by your side.
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For those who would like to relive a tribute to Lilly here is the celebration of her life I did back in November on the anniversary of her coming to live with us.  Scott Hamilton's story was much in my mind last week.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-25063917