Maggie

2002 - 2015

On March 17th, 2015, I was given a level of power that no one but God should possess. I held in my hands, the decision between life or death of my 12 1/2 year old companion, confidante and friend; my black lab Maggie.
I had prayed that God would take you in your sleep, and spare me the heart wrenching decision that all animal parents must endure at least once in their lives……but God said no. The grief and heartache I felt at approximately 11:00 am that day, when you took your last breath, and the life faded from those beautiful brown eyes of yours, was something I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Yet, at the same time, I had this overwhelming feeling of peace come over me, and I knew then and there, that THAT was what God gave me; the peace in my decision to end the pain and discomfort that you had started to display in the last few weeks of your life. I could very well have made the decision to do nothing and just ‘wait it out’, but that too is a level of power that no one but God should possess. Looking back in retrospect now, I’m thankful that I was left with the decision that I was, for it meant that you didn’t go to the Rainbow Bridge alone. You were surrounded by those that loved you the most in this world, that you yourself loved unconditionally in return, and the last set of eyes that you gazed into, were those of your momma; your best friend.
I love you and miss you so much, my girl. I will never forget you <3