Maggie

2007 - 2016

On October 2, 2016, I lost my best friend and faithful companion of nine and a half years, Maggie, after a sudden medical emergency. I rushed her to the vet and it is believed she had a ruptured tumor that took her from me in just over an hour. She stole my heart from the moment she came into my life as a ten-week old puppy with her sweet, loving ways and little quirks. When she left her body, she departed hearing loving words, feeling the touch of loving hands and loving kisses as I told her to 'go sleepy' as I had done every night of her life. Maggie was happiest when she was with her "Mum" and everywhere I went, Maggie was sure to follow. We enjoyed car rides, visits to my daughter's farm and picnics. My little angel was a nervous puppy and I worked hard to build her confidence, to show her the world was a friendly place and assure her she would always be protected. She blossomed in to an easy-going girl and remained the most pure, innocent, gentle, loving and devoted soul I have ever known. She would greet everyone who came through the front door. I love her and miss her every day that she isn't here. She had a special affection for Mandy, my long-time friend's dog, who I am now caring for as my friend has dementia and is in a home. We are trying to help each other. Maggie is gone from my sight but never from my heart. Her tired little body is at rest but everything that made her wonderful lives on. True love never dies. When my "baby girl" died so did my heart. You were so special. your bravery, your gentleness, and unconditional love....words don't even begin to describe the void in my heart. I hope you are watching over me and forgive me for not knowing you were so sick. I would never have let you be in pain. You were always my shadow right up to the time you had to leave. Not a day will go by that I won't think of you and the joy you brought me. I miss your big brown eyes looking up at me and your warm little body next to my legs every night and I still say, "go sleepy". Even in your last days you stayed strong and true. I pray that we will someday meet again. You are a part of my heart now forever. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. Love forever: Mum.