Tribute to Maggie

Four weeks ago I had to put my "Maggie" to sleep. I got her when she was three weeks old. She was with us 14 1/2 wonderful years. She was half German shepard and half Alaskan malamute. I wrote a poem about her and I would be honored if you would like to add it to your web page. Thanks, Sam

I won't be gone *that* long

Mom saw that I was getting weak, and a cure was not for me.
Her broken heart already knew, the end was soon to be.

I told her I was ready, and she loved enough to hear,
The silent pleas I gave to her, all so loud and clear.

She put her arms around me and said "Maggie, come along with me"
My time had come for peaceful rest, So lonely Mom will be.

Through tearful eyes and cracking voice, she helped me one more time.
To climb into that big ol' car, that I loved so many times.

Away we went for one last ride. So hard this is for Mom.
Little does she know, although,

"I won't be gone *that* long"

In her gentle arms I lay, so loved and so secure.
She kissed my muzzle tenderly and whispered, "God, I love you so."

Our eyes met and I said thanks, her tears ran down my face.
I never really meant, to put Mom in this place.

I quietly and gently relaxed into her arms,
  Then headed off across the ridge and found the "Rainbow Bridge."

It feels so good to run and play with all the others here!
I miss you Mom, but take your time, cuz I'll be waiting near.

And on the day that I look up and see your loving smile,
I'll run to you with wagging tail and we will play a while.

Then off we'll go, across the Bridge, together again at last,
Where there's no tears or sad good-byes, and then we'll have a blast!

See there Mom, I told you so, 

I wasn't  gone that long ...

Maggie and Mom

To learn about the Rainbow Bridge, please see More from the Heart

Update: The new gal in Sam's life is Sophie, "She is such a special and gentle friend." She's also a cover girl! Sam sent Sophie's portrait sitting pretty for her firefighter uncle. I loved the flag background, it was almost the Fourth of July ... inspiration hit: http://www.therealmartha.com/patriotcritters/index.htm ~ Special celebration for and by our four-legged family members

Not too long after, Sam sent another pic of Sophie smiling ear to ear: http://www.therealmartha.com/Smile/index.htm ~ Name that smile ... friendliest, most beautiful, goofiest, mischievous ... show off your best buddy's pearly whites

Both pages are updated frequently - lots of smilin' patriotic critters out there (~.*)

http://www.myfurrytales.com/
Must-have for new family members, Sam's memory journals