A Girl and Her Bird

I have this amazing daughter who loves every animal she meets, no matter what it is she falls in love, hence our three dogs!  She found a baby bird outside, it had fallen out of its nest, poor baby and she naturally tried with all her might, but to no avail, the bird lived about 24 hours.  I had tried to prepare her for this, even though she was positive she could keep it alive, she woke up every two hours to feed and water her, made her a bird house the whole thing, but still there was not a chance this bird was going to make it.  The next day was rough, the bird died, and Taylor cried half the morning, she has suck a gentle kind spirit, and loves to help everyone, especially animals.  This was one of those mother moments, when you know that all you want to do is take away all her pain and sorrow and you can do nothing more than sit on the couch, hold her, and let her cry.  I wanted to reach into her heart and make it all go away but I could not.  I too tried to save a baby bird, who died when I was little, and sharing my attempt seemed to lessen the pain a little bit for her but the best part, bonding over our birds, we loved briefly, but realizing that we are not in control, of these things.  We wish we could be, and believe me I prayed for that bird to make it just a week or a little longer so she could enjoy her new found friend, but I guess God knew what was best for her and our bird, and took the bird sooner than she liked, it was one of those heart wrenching lessons but all I can say is I am glad she had the opportunity to pursue the love and care of the bird, for a big part of love is loss and letting go.