“Ok little one its time for you to spread your wings and fly” Martina cooed to the small dove she was holding.

Martina rescued this injured dove that she found in her garden. The dove had a broken wing, and it was helplessly flopping around. If she did not act quickly, the bird would die.

For six weeks she cared for it until its wing healed. She nursed it back to health with her kidness and maternal nurturing. This was no longer just an injured bird, it had become a pet. An animal that she had grown attatched to very quickly.

Her heart sank as she prepared for this moment. She knew this day would come. It quickly healed and regained its strength. Now was the time for her to let it go..She knew it had a family out there somewhere.

“Fairwell my friend” She said in a sad tone as she released the bird. Before the bird flew out of her sight it cooed back at her. She melted instantly. As she watched the bird take flight, tears slid down her cheek.