Things Have “Changed” Around Here ……..

February 7, 2009 by  

I have been stewing around for a few days putting off writing the inevitable blog regarding the past week. I guess you can’t put off the inevitable inevitably……….???? The time has come.
* I had been in a meeting in Cheyenne for a couple of hours Monday morning when I got the call. The Mom had taken Maggie in to the vet to have her teeth cleaned ….. and she needed it. Maggie was sedated and they were in the cleaning process when she apparently went in to cardiac arrest. Dr. reported they worked in excess of 10 minutes on every revival procedure they knew — but to no avail. Mags was gone.
* You never know how much you take stuff for granted – even stuff you love – until it isn’t around any more. It is amazing the simple little things I miss about Mags – **things like reaching behind me in the morning and patting her as she lays along my lower back – all cuddled in and warm – wow! ***And I can hardly look at the bannister between the kitchen and the family room now when I come in from work – she would always hustle over to it and “daringly” stick her head and front legs through to greet me and get a pat or two. ****Eating without her woofing at us for a bite isn’t near the fun it used to be! *****Just the lack of having her nearby whenever I am in the house is devastating actually. Lord I miss that four legged black beauty!
* I have, however, figured out a few things. Nothing and nobody walks this earth forever. We all have our time here and then we are gone. Maggie was blessed with a graceful and painless exit. She had a good life (Pugs life expectancy is in the 9 – 11 year age range) – she was 9.5 years old to the day. She didn’t have illness to battle, she wasn’t miserable, she was comfortable and seemed content with what she had. The thing that plays a bit in my mind is ” I only hope we provided her with a portion of the magnificent love, loyalty, and joy she provided to us.” And in the end, she spared us alot of caregiving and decision-making. She was awesome! Awesome ….. I think that pretty well says it! Awesome Mag!
* Sophie is a concern but so far she has amazed me also. Poor crippled-up Sophie who has never lived a night that I can think of under a roof without another dog for companionship. She was plucked out of her litter – I think she stayed a night or two with Wendy but Kasey was there – and then here with Mag. She has got to be confused BUT she really seems to be dealing with it well. She has looked around for Maggie a few times a day – first couple of mornings she seemed frustrated trying to find her under the comforter – she watches the door from her perch atop the hallway stairway – but all in all she seems to accept the loss. She definitely isn’t used to all of the attention she gets since she doesn’t have to share – LOL I think it even irritates her a bit as much as we have been in her face this week …… but I think Sophie is going to recover splendidly. The Mom has been taking her for short rides daily trying to get her more comfortable in the car so she can occasionally accompany us and we don’t have to leave her here alone for awhile if we are headed someplace she “could” go. Anyway —- it’s a new world for Sophie too —- keep her in your prayers.
* Sorry that this got to be a bit of a ramble. First day I have really felt like talking about the week a little bit. What a “Hole” in our lives – what a difference in our home – what a complete lifestyle alteration around here. Maggie – you ARE a huge part of our lives – you always will be – wouldn’t have it any other way. Will never forget you and what you brought to our world Precious …. I love you.

The Dad

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