One year ago today I said goodbye to Maggie. She was the greatest companion and I miss her terribly still. Maggie came to me the month I got divorced, and she walked with me in life until two weeks after my son was born. I know this sounds weird, but I had a sense that I was going to lose her in January. It was just a feeling that had no merit, but one night I was sitting in my office and Maggie was under my feet asleep. I started to cry and I reached under the desk and said "Don't leave me Maggie, please don't leave me." That was one month to the day of her passing.
Maggie loved everything that I brought into the house for Evan while I was pregnant. I would have a bag of maternity clothes, and a bag of things for Evan, and she would always go to his stuff and "shop". There was one item in particular that she wanted above all others. It was a tiny, white stuffed lamb and I would never let her get to it. She would sit on the floor in Evan's nursery and stare up at it on the shelf and whine. I held firm and never gave in on that thing. When I got the call from Georgia Veterinary Specialists to come, that nothing they could do would save her, I ran upstairs and I grabbed that little lamb, left Evan in the care of my mother and drove to be with my girl one last time. I held her and we walked outside on the nature path and went to the creek - just like we did on our daily walks at Chastain park and she had that little lamb in her mouth. So excited and happy to have her "baby" after months of wanting it.
I said my goodbye to her and I waited for the vet to return to me with the news that Maggie was gone. I asked them if I could see her, because in my mind, I would never reconcile that she didn't just walk through the other side of that door and was fine. So they brought her to me, all snuggled up in a blanket - like she used to sleep. She was at peace, and tucked right there beside her was her lamb...and my heart.
I miss you Maggie, thank you for the wonderful years of friendship and thank you for the love you filled me with.
Maggie loved everything that I brought into the house for Evan while I was pregnant. I would have a bag of maternity clothes, and a bag of things for Evan, and she would always go to his stuff and "shop". There was one item in particular that she wanted above all others. It was a tiny, white stuffed lamb and I would never let her get to it. She would sit on the floor in Evan's nursery and stare up at it on the shelf and whine. I held firm and never gave in on that thing. When I got the call from Georgia Veterinary Specialists to come, that nothing they could do would save her, I ran upstairs and I grabbed that little lamb, left Evan in the care of my mother and drove to be with my girl one last time. I held her and we walked outside on the nature path and went to the creek - just like we did on our daily walks at Chastain park and she had that little lamb in her mouth. So excited and happy to have her "baby" after months of wanting it.
I said my goodbye to her and I waited for the vet to return to me with the news that Maggie was gone. I asked them if I could see her, because in my mind, I would never reconcile that she didn't just walk through the other side of that door and was fine. So they brought her to me, all snuggled up in a blanket - like she used to sleep. She was at peace, and tucked right there beside her was her lamb...and my heart.
I miss you Maggie, thank you for the wonderful years of friendship and thank you for the love you filled me with.
Above: Eight weeks old - nappin' under the sofa
Below: Birthday morning - your usual perch while I write.
Below: Birthday morning - your usual perch while I write.
12 comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE! :)
Too stinkin' cute! I had a buff cocker spaniel several years ago but sadly had to put her to sleep.
A week ago I got a new puppy -- a little shih tzu, Piper. She is a rambunctious little thing and chews on everything! I have never had an indoor dog and I'm not sure what and how to do....I suppose I'll figure it out.
Anyway, Happy Happy Birthday! The pictures are too adorable!
It's neat that you know Maggie's birthday. I can only estimate on G.T.'s...and we have soooo many cats it would fill up a calendar!
I like the picture of her sleeping under the couch as a puppy...sweet.
Happy Birthday Maggie!!!
Excellent pics. Happy Birthday Maggie!
Aww - thanks guys - Maggie had a good day. She has been really sick since Wednesday night - IV' fluids and everything. Tonight she got a plain cheeseburger from Burger King to celebrate her big day - and feeling better!!
xoxo,
Bug
Just about the cutest thing on the planet! Isn't it almost amazing how they love us!!!!
You made me cry!
Love you, P.
I almost feel like I knew Maggie through your posts and pictures. She was such a sweet little dog.
You know, it's almost like she was sent to you as an angel to help you and keep you company. She came to you at the time of your divorce...and passed away after you had Evan. It was like her job was done here on earth. I picture her in Heaven frolicking with little white lambs...
Blessings, Mellissa.
I know how much it hurts - I still miss the sweet puppies I've had to say goodbye to...
Would love to catch up - email me:
bartoma@gmail.com
xoxo
Hope you're foing well - just chcking in to see how you are...
Blessings to you and Evan!
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