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My
girl was funny, bright, demanding and a "puppy" all her
life. She had charm right down to the ground and the ability
to charm any human child. Even those most afraid of dogs, even
damaged children loved her. And trusted her implicitly. Kids
were her favorite therapy gig, always. I think she loved kids
more than food.
She
had the best life possible and enjoyed it until the very end.
She was a grand girl with all of her difficulties. I'm saddest
for what might have been; she'll always be my "if
only" girl. "If only" she had been whole and
healthy, we would still be sharing our lives.
With
all her troubles, she yet managed to share her love and to teach her
humans how to give and share and care. We will long remember
her lessons.
Madeleine,
Maddy, Ma-Doodle, Doodle-Bump, Little Bit, Ma Dearie, MadWoman,
MadMan, Baby Girl...we miss you in all your many guises.
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I'm
glad I didn't know
The
way it all would end,
The
way it all would go.
Our
lives
Are
better left to chance.
I
would have missed the pain
But
I'd have had to miss
The
Dance...
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