NOTE: If you choose not to read this series I understand. I will resume normal posts on December 8th.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Today is the day. I will never find enough words to describe how bereft I am today. But the bright side is that some healing has taken place during the past week. A lot of the grieving is behind me and while I will be sad to lose my girl I know it’s all for the best. I don’t want to see her in pain and sadness. The focus on her life, and my writing about it, has helped me to fully appreciate what a wonderful friend I’ve had in Maisie.
I will choose, instead, to be thankful that I had ten years with a wonderful friend whom I will miss until I join her in Heaven. Thank you, God, for putting Maisie in my life.
I am finishing this post just 2 hours and 15 minutes before we see the vet. Time is flying by at a rate I could never have fathomed before this week. But she’s outside barking at the neighbors and enjoying a sunny morning with Edzell. I got to wake up with her on my bed. And I will go to sleep tonight with her in my heart.
I thank you for coming to read this series of posts. I realize that some will consider it maudlin or excessive considering it’s a dog we’re talking about. But I don’t mind. It’s who I am. I cried at every movie where the dog died since I was a little boy. That relationship is so important to me that I will be glad to take the approbation and scorn it might inspire in some. I have known a love that only dog lovers will understand. And I’m cool with it.
I’d like to close the series with a prayer:
Lord, I’m turning my friend over to You until I can get to that house You have for me in Heaven.
Please let her bark in the new yard and consider it song.
Enjoy her presence as much as I will miss it in my life here on Earth.
Thank You, Lord, for ten magnificent years with one of your creations.
Bless my family in this time of sadness. We look forward to joy with You, and her, in Your Kingdom.
Amen.
Bye, Maisie.
Find some steps for us to share in Heaven.
I feel your pain and send ((((HUGS)))) across the internet to you and your family. I have tears in my eyes and just had to “say something” . I am copy/pasting and saving your beautiful prayer. My dog, Pepe, is getting up there….he is pretty deaf now(No more barking when doorbell rings), and the vet says he is also losing his sight. I think he has a bit of dementia as he is scared of the kitchen now….who knows why??? We rescued and adopted him back when my son was in 5th grade (he’s a soph. in college now). I know that day is coming when Pepe will be “barking in his new yard”, and I will read your words for comfort as I am not so good w/ words myself.
Thank you for sharing and know you are all in my prayers….
Karey
God Bless You and Your Wife whom I sincerely hope to meet someday. You are amazing Joe….your talent in writing a story about your beloved Maisie has been heartwarming. Thank You so much for sharing this. Pets are the best friends in the world.
Blessings, Debra G.