Mama Oriole at the spa

The outpouring of kindness from this wonderful community for the sudden and shocking loss of Raspberry has felt like a warm embrace. She was a part of our family, but I have realized that she was very loved by the Blip family as well. I have lost my dearest model, my Blip buddy who made so many people smile. Decked out in her hats crazy costumes, patiently and absolutely willingly immersed in our props and scenes.

It's been a difficult day. Kind condolence calls from early morning until late afternoon brought comfort as well as two of the most beautiful bouquets  from blip friends. We are exhausted from crying and longing for her to be back with us again. Raspberry is free of pain, but so sadly missed.

We have had the pleasure of seeing some newly fledged Baltimore Orioles, most likely this bathing mama's babies.

This day came in sunny and very warm.

All hands heartbroken