Goodbye Sweet Maggie Bear

[sundial]

Once her mountain laurel is planted we will bury them all by her tree. A beautiful tree that is so delicate yet strong enough to thrive in the heat of Texas. That is how I want to think of our little bear.

What a beautiful, living tribute to your Maggie Bear.

[wackyjacky1]

Oh, Amanda, I'm so sorry! Try to take comfort in knowing that you gave her five happy, loving years that she wouldn't have otherwise had.

Sending you healing vibes from S.A.

[Aggie_Ama]

I went and got Maggie's ashes from the vet yesterday and had the most wonderful surprise. Before her cremation they took a cast of her paw and painted it. Unfortunately, they painted the background pink and Maggie just wasn't a pink girl but it is a priceless.

They also took her food and donated to the animal rescue for me, so Maggie can keep giving love just a bit longer. There was one final irony for us. We put Maggie to sleep on Aggie Muster. An annual celebration every April 21 to honor those who have left. We "softly call the muster and let the comrade answer here". It one of our most honored traditions.

We are planting her mountain laurel hopefully next weekend and in the fall I will plant some bluebonnets near it. But DH decided to keep the ashes in an urn so it will just be her tree and with any luck her patch of flowers will bloom next spring.

Raven- That song was priceless because Maggie loved the spring warmth. Even after she went blind she would plod around the backyard until you called her in or collected her to come in. It really sounds like our little bear.

Thanks everyone for the hugs and warm thoughts, it wasn't easy but we know it was right.

[nancielle]

I haven't been on-line for a while and was very saddened to see this post this morning. So sorry to learn of the loss of Maggie Bear. Your dedication to her was tremendous and as everyone else has mentioned, you and your husband let her know she was truly loved.

A colleague had to make the same sad decision a week before you did regarding her much beloved Malamute. JD, a very gentle soul, will be with Maggie and all of the other furbabies that TE has had to say goodbye to.

Much love and healing to you and your husband.

[Biker Jo]

I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs for you and your husband.