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I Lost a Part of My Heart a Year Ago

Posted : 1/14/2011 4:14:44 PM

I lost a part of my heart a year ago today. I lost my heart girl a year ago today. I lost her physical presence.

She's still with me in my heart. Some times I can even feel her and when I do, she's always beside me. I can feel her body, fur, ears and strength.

I know she doesn't want me to be sad. I can't help it. I'm sad. She was a spectacularly funny, sassy and loving girl. She not only taught me a lot she also taught the boys a lot. She reminded me of some basic obedience that I had forgotten. She taught me to not just jump in and accept all people. Some need to be observed for a while. Watched from a distance & then make your decision. Once they earn your trust, THEN you can smother them with love. She taught the boys that veggies aren't all ptooey. Some are nom.

I'm not usually great with words so writing any more will be a struggle. I just miss my Maghee horribly. That's all.

JackieG

Posted : 1/14/2011 4:27:55 PM

((((((((Annie Broken Heart ))))))))

calliecritturs

Posted : 1/14/2011 4:36:32 PM

We lost an incredibly sweet little IMHA dog this week and when I was on the phone with her Mom, Brie, this week I was talking to her about Prissy. I lost Miss Priss like 16 years ago -- I **still** get unbelievably broken when I talk about her. I still dream of her. I still can remember the feel of her coat under my fingers.

It's normal. it's good. Furthermore ... it's RIGHT, Anne -- very often the depth of our love and our grief is just a really good indication of how special they were and how much we needed them.

The pain is *very* real ... but counter it with the thot that is is simply a testament to an incredible friend ... one who could **Never** be replaced. Other special dogs may come in to our lives but that doesn't ever diminish what we've felt for our "heart" dog.

but .. that pain also does another wonderful thing -- it makes our heart grow. Because we grow to ADD love -- we don't replace it, WE grow.

Does that make sense?

shadowsgin

Posted : 1/14/2011 4:55:26 PM

((Hugs))) It is so special what our Heart Dog does to change our lives forever. Sweet Maghee gone but never forgotten!

sharismom

Posted : 1/14/2011 4:59:48 PM

(((((((((((Annie))))))))))

aDorkable

Posted : 1/14/2011 6:02:11 PM

Annie, I guess I got caught up in my own nonsense and sometimes I forget other people are hurting too. Reading about your dogs I can see and hear the love you feel for all of them. (((Annie))).

aerial1313

Posted : 1/14/2011 6:29:16 PM

(((ANNIE)))

sl2crmeg

Posted : 1/14/2011 8:39:59 PM

Annie, I know the feeling all too well ((hugs)). I miss Maghee too. It's OK to be sad.

janobonano

Posted : 1/14/2011 9:52:09 PM

I wish I were there to give you a big hug, but a virtual one will have to do. (((hugs)))

Broken Heart

CoBuHe

Posted : 1/14/2011 11:21:56 PM

gradyupmybutt

She's still with me in my heart. Some times I can even feel her and when I do, she's always beside me. I can feel her body, fur, ears and strength.

I pray that having her so near in spirit eases the pain of missing her. My heart aches for you. Broken Heart

willowchow

Posted : 1/14/2011 11:26:33 PM

I'm sorry, Annie-we all miss her too.

I cannot believe it is already a year.

Willow sends you a stinky tuna fish breath lickie.

spiritdogs

Posted : 1/15/2011 6:40:59 AM

As I read your post, the names came flooding back to me - all my heart dogs gone to the spirit land. Spirit dogs.... It never gets easier for us to be left behind.