Today, we had to say goodbye to our sweet Maggie.
We are absolutely devastated.
For more than 15 years, you loved us unconditionally, and we loved you every single minute of every single day. We knew this day was coming for quite some time now, but it will never make today hurt any less. My heart is shattered.
Maggie, you were one of a kind. Silly. Stubborn. Lovable. Loyal. You filled our home with laughter, comfort, and unconditional love. You were my constant therapy, always by my side through life’s highest highs and darkest lows. You never judged, never asked for anything except love and lots of treats, and somehow always knew exactly when we needed you most.
Thank you for being the best 40th birthday gift I could have ever dreamed of. Bringing you home to your furever family, a few days before my birthday, on Father’s Day in June 2011 always felt so fitting, because you so quickly became your daddy’s pride and joy. Watching the bond the two of you shared over the past 15 years has been one of life’s greatest gifts.
You also grew up alongside Jacob, Hannah, and Rachel, who absolutely adored you. Comforting them through their adolescent years, celebrating birthdays and milestones, sharing in both laughter and tears, and loving each of them with the same unwavering devotion you gave to all of us.
You weren’t just part of our family, you helped shape it. You were there through birthdays, holidays, COVID, graduations, celebrations, heartbreaks, and all the ordinary days in between that became extraordinary simply because you were in them. You were the steady presence that held us together more often than you’ll ever know.
Just a few days ago, we celebrated my birthday together. Watching you happily enjoy my birthday steak brought us so much joy. A beautiful memory that would become one of the last beautiful memories we’d share with you. One we will treasure forever.
The house already feels quieter. There is an emptiness that words can’t describe. Right now, I can’t imagine moving forward without you. Fifteen years of walks, cuddles, adventures, tail wags, kisses, and your gentle presence are woven into every corner of our home and every part of our hearts.
Thank you for choosing us. Thank you for every greeting at the door, every road trip, every apple picking adventure, every walk, every cuddle on the couch, every laugh you gave us, and every moment of unconditional love. You made our family complete, and we are better because you were part of our lives.
Run free, our beautiful girl. I hope there are endless squirrels to chase, pretty bows to wear in your hair, soft places to nap, and all the treats your heart desires.
Until we meet again, know that you will forever be loved, forever be missed, and forever be part of our family.
Thank you for loving us so completely. We will spend the rest of our lives missing you and loving you.
May your memory forever be a blessing.
We love you to the moon and back, forever and a day 💜🐾.
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