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My current housemate has lived with myself and Alfie for three years, and previously lived with us whilst I was renting for about a year as well. Alfie and my housemate have always been a bit wary of each other. My housemate hasn't had many pets in the past and hasn't had any dealings with parrots before moving in with one. Originally he struggled with the noise levels but after moving this was less of a problem because Alfie's noises don't travel to his bedroom as well in my current house. Over the years they have started bonding- ever so slowly. My housemate would talk to Alfie and give him the odd treat here and there. Alfie was always interested in him and would watch him intently. Eventually Alfie would allow my housemate to scratch his head, something he rarely does to others. Now my housemate is comfortable enough to be in the same room as Alfie when he is out of his cage and will even sit and scratch Alfie's head. Alfie will seek my housemate out and will fly so he can see him. He will even fly to him and sit on his knee or sit on the arm of the chair to get head scratches. Alfie will also move around in his cage to get closer to my housemate so he can stare at him and watch what he is doing. I'm really happy that Alfie is bonding with someone else other than me - even if he prefers my housemates company over mine. 🤣 They are still a little wary of each other when Alfie is out of his cage but they are getting better each time they interact. It's been really good to watch their relationship evolve over time. I always joke that they have a 'secret bromance' going on between them. 😁

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all....no matter your beliefs....the season is for peace and love for all mankind. We were put on this earth to share and love, not argue and fight. We were given the knowledge of how to show love and hate but given the stronger knowledge of how to help, heal, and love. We were not put on this earth to end things but to build new foundations....It is far easier for me to look at you, each one of you, and say how much I love you and to praise the Creator to bring forth to you and your families peace and happiness and to reach out to all of you to share love and forgiveness to our fellow men and women. I wish to give and leave with each one of you my love, even though we might be different because all of you are the creators of the future. In prayer, I thank each of you for the honor of sharing the moments of my life. Now, reach out and touch your neighbor and say "I love you" and thank your fellow members of the forum for taking the time for caring and being there for each other. Reverend Jay Sheppard

It is with great sadness that yesterday, Sunday the 30th, Kittykittykitty (Howardine) moved on to her final reward. I am sure she is standing at the rainbow bridge greeting all who might pass through. She was a true friend of all mankind, the earth, and all HIS wonderful creatures. She will be truly missed..... Haidee, her daughter, contacted us this morning with the news and will keep us informed which we will pass on to you. At this point in time, this is the only information we have. Please say a prayer for Howardine, Haidee and her family. Kittykittykitty will always be a treasured forum member.

Sad to hear this too. She was a long-timer here when I got here. I hope Precious is in good hands, I know she loved her dearly.

Thank you for all the knowledge you have shared with us all over they years Jayd. You have provided so much valuable insight and advice over the years to many on these forums (and undoubtedly elsewhere to). I really appreciate every response to my (sometimes) daft questions and have learned so much about Alfie from these forums and people like yourself.

OH MY! I am so saddened to hear this...I always enjoyed & looked forward to hearing from her....This is truly shocking! Please keep us posted, & send OUR condolences to her daughter & family.

Amen..I for one, feel so honored & blessed to have the honor of becoming a part of Jay & Maggie's lives in whatever capacity this forum allows. My parrots, especially Nilah have a better life because of all you both have taught us here. For anyone who has an amazon, the lessons Jay & Ray have taught only enriched their lives in many ways. It can be a difficult parrot to have a relationship with, but done correctly, with love, understanding & patience as was taught to me here, my Nilah is a very happy welcoming member of my family. The sermon you have left us with, speaks the truth, but we always need to hear it & put things in perspective on occasion. May God Bless you both with Peace, Love & always know your greyfamily loves you...your posts will live on...just imagine how many fids & parronts you have yet to help...but will..<3 Thank you to all our welcoming family members here...you are very much loved & appreciated as well. The advice everyone gives helps so many...even us old members...God Bless Everyone. I am very thankful to have you all here..<3

thank you...

This is so sad to hear. Grey Forum has lost some amazing people over the past few years. Keeping her family in my thoughts and prayers

Very sorry to hear this.

Oh no! Prayers for Howardine's family. I know she will be missed here.

Blessings to you KittyKittyKitty. Thank you for your contributions to Greyforums. You will be missed.💔

Peace to you and Maggie. Amen

What a scary experience. Prayers for you and Jayd. Take care of yourself Maggie. We tend to ignore that when we are focused on caring for a loved one.

Oh Maggie...you know my thoughts and prayers are with you both daily. You are one brave woman..you just take it all in stride and stay strong for Jay. I can’t imagine the worry you live with on a co start basis. I know that God is watching over you both...love and strength to you both..and Thank you, Thank you for keeping us updated..I know it’s difficult for you to post..but it means a lot to your greyforum family and friends. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😥❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Maggie, I can only remotely fathom what you and Jay are going through right now. He is truly blessed to have you by his side, and to have such wonderful caretakers tending to his needs. I pray for his comfort.

Thank you, Jayd. Beautiful said; heartfully heard. Love to you.

Yes and amen. Love you too Jayd!

Greetings Greytness...thank you! As Jay was recuperating, it took quite a while to bring his O2 levels up and during that time, he said he had no pain and no discomfort. He said most of his sensations and pains came back after about three hours...Now, after being examined by the doctor, his eyes and ears are damaged...He needs 400 dioptic correction in each eye and he is now completely deaf in his right ear and partially deaf in his left. He has no feeling in his right hand and both legs and his pulse is jumping from extremely low to afib territory. Most of the damage (that we know) is to his extremities, ears, and eyes and I have been told to keep a close watch since it could be weeks before we find out the true extent of damage besides the elevated risk of heart failure and strokes...they have also upped his medications and breathing treatments. I am very worried....I really appreciate the kind words and they mean so much to Jay who is really scared right now. Thank you so much!