Ursuline Chick

[Nabiki]

I know what it's like to lose someone that has been a part of your life for decades. I can't say that I know what you're feeling. Don't let anyone tell you how to grieve, and know that it's okay to grieve. I love that you're remembering the wonderful times together, and I hope that those will always be in your heart.

 

[R2elk]

My sincere condolences.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

So sorry to hear this.

 

[ColtHandorf]

I, too, sometimes struggle with what you should say in a time like this that feels sincere and not a reflex statement. But I find that this quote from Bruce Coville in a children's book of all places sometimes carries the most weight.

“Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people—they always go away, sooner or later. You can’t hold them, any more than you can hold moonlight. But if they’ve touched you, if they’re inside you, then they’re still yours. The only things you ever really have are the ones you hold inside your heart.”
― Bruce Coville, Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher

I am sorry for your loss, and though the loss of the BYC community pales in light of yours, for the people who knew her here, too.

 

[sourland]

 

[Chicken poppy]

I’m so sorry. Sending prayers.

 

[Barbours]

It is with the greatest sadness I must report the passing of our sister Tracy, known here as Ursuline Chick. She died on March 11th after a long battle with chronic pain and debility. She loved her friends here at BYC.
Some of you know that we were married and I would like to take a moment to tell you something about her. While she was usually shy and private, she was willing to offer sympathy and advice to all who needed it. In her trips around the Sun she was a mother, grandmother, teacher, tax accountant and a Critical Care nurse.
She loved her city, New Orleans, and would proudly tell you that her folks had been here for 300 years. She could wax on about history, culture, geography, hunting, fishing, sailing, cooking, gardening, books, English sports cars and lately, chickens, all from hands on experience. Her skills in the kitchen were unsurpassed, especially with Sicilian and Creole cooking.
She will always be the light and Love of my life.

Praying for ya, she sounds like quite a women .

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thank you, Hayden, for taking the time to share her with us. I love the quote at the top of the horse picture.

" Anything less than mad passionate extraordinary love is a waste of time. There are too many mediocre things in life to deal with and love shouldn't be one of them."

You were extraordinarily blessed to have been loved by her.

A few more I found on my phone.
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Puerto Morales, QR,MX

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Oktoberfest, Deutsches Haus

 

[azurbanclucker]

@DuckLady added her to the memorial thread as well. It links here to this thread.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/in-memoriam.590996/

 

[bill3607]

My condolences Hayden. She always seemed so sweet, nice, smart, and a lot of fun