The Radar Chronicles!!

[Sjisty]

So sorry to hear about Radar. You were her only chance at a good life and you can be proud that you took the time and effort to give her one. I'm sure you were both rewarded!

 

[swedishfish]

So sorry! But think of it like this, she came into your life to teach you a lesson. I've found that spending time with any person or animal with special needs can make you realize the most important things in life. One you learned your lesson, her work here on earth was done, so God brought her home! And I am so amazed at you, taking care of Radar so much, and loving her just the way she was. You are such a caring person, and it shows! hugs

 

[Debi214]

Not sure about the learning the lesson thing - my son was in a car accident in 2007 and now is confined to a wheelchair and you can't even have a conversation with him. He needs 24 hour care so he has to live in a nursing home now. He will be 20 years old on July 25. I have a blind chicken I am caring for - he/she is 6 weeks old and the reason I couldn't put it down was because of my son.............I would really like a reason of what I or anyone else could possibly learn from this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you - here is a picture of Bender, my blind baby chicken.

 

[Debi214]

I apologize for the last post - I guess my main question is what lesson do you learn from this - what lesson will I learn from my son living in a nursing home with brain damage from a car accident - what lesson will I learn from not killing a blind chick when I know it will not live for long with out seeing.

 

[swedishfish]

First off, I'm sorry that happened to your son.
I've spent a lot of time with people who have special needs at a weekly Special Needs Mutual. I was a partner to a down syndrome and deaf girl named Amy the year that I was able to go. I got to spend a lot of time with a lot of different people with different needs. Some, like Amy, couldn't talk. Some talked a lot! Some were confined to wheelchairs, or had walkers, helmets, all sorts of stuff. And the cool thing about it was that although sometimes we couldn't communicate well, I could just feel a peaceful, happy feeling. I felt loved there. I felt the Spirit so so strong! (And yes, I am a religious person. I don't know where I'd be if I wasn't) I felt special. And a lot of times, I think I was there because I was the one who needed help. It was so nice to go there and be greeted with a crushing hug, or a pat on the back, or a sweet sweet smile.
My uncle was quadroplegic (spelling?) and when he was little my mom pulled him around in a little red wagon. He rode on a cart when he got bigger, wrote with a pencil in his mouth, and went to college. He even designed his own car, a van, that he could get into with his cart and drive with his chin.
The things I've learned from these experiences aren't really lessons, but I've learned unconditional, forgiving love, kindness, determination. I learned from my uncle that you can do anything you set your mind to. I've learned that God loves everyone.
Sorry that this has nothing to do with chickens. Sorry that I've been rambling on forever.
I guess I'm just one of those people who believe that everything in life can be turned into a lesson, that you can grow from your trials instead of letting them pull you down or make you bitter.
So, learning from Radar:
Sometimes you have to be blind to see the really important things.
You can overcome your weaknesses and make them strong.
Don't judge, or put people in stereotypes. Allow people to show you their potential before you push them down.
Everyone deserves a chance.
Kindness from you will be returned ten-fold.
Memories last forever.

I really hope that helped!

 

[cjeanean]

This thread should have gotten so much more attention!!! I think Radar looks like one of those birds off of Alice in Wonderland....at least I think that's the movie I'm thinking of....So sorry for your loss!!!! We all thought she was so adorable, especially as a baby....Major props for making her short life so beautiful!!!

 

[silkieluver]

I am so sorry ro hear about RADAR. I too, have been following her story and I am so proud of you for taking care of her when so many others wouldn't. She was so lucky to have you as her "parent".
You should be so proud that you were able to make her short life so happy for her.
Thank you for sharing her story with us.

 

[gaberdeen]

So sorry for your loss.

It is heartwarming in this day and age to hear of compassion towards another living creature. God Bless.

 

[BellLisamo]

im so sorry about Radar (such a special sweet baby). You blessed her life more that anyone could. God Bless You for doing that.

 

[txbioteacher]

My heart goes out to you... It's so hard to lose a beloved pet... You'll be in my thoughts.