I was wondering about the reason for the long wait also. Sweet they want MIL to see her one last time, but what if the dear lady lives another 6 to 10 years? Will you have to 'farm' Coqui out each year to keep MIL happy?
I know, I am just being funny, not really expecting you will be required to do something so extreme.
That is a bitter~sweet story about Coqui. I say that because she didn't have a terrible life in Puerto Rico, but it wasn't the best for a parrot either. Then if you think about it, you would never have gotten the chance to be Coqui's forever parront if the MIL had been a better parront or if Linda had been a bird person. I am just glad you & Coqui found each other & she will be yours in a matter of weeks/days!!