Life’s unexpected journeys are the ones we should never miss out on. Maggie cheerfully wandered up to my doorstep after being dumped in my neighborhood when she was a puppy. All I can say is someone really missed out on something great because she was the most loving, loyal pet I ever had. Her baby fat and puppy waddle were so cute, and she never really lost the little potbelly. Once she claimed her favorite spot on my bed, there was no turning back. She made her way into our hearts and was with me through many exciting transitions: college, marriage and a move to a big city. Her arrival was not planned, but brought joy and many wonderful experiences and memories. This is the last photo we took with her. She overcame a lot, including a rough beginning, but to our surprise she started feeling bad about a year ago. After losing her vision, we took her to the vet and discovered she was battling canine cancer. She was very brave, enduring biopsies and tests. It was hard to see her so sick. Three days before she passed away, she nuzzled my husband and wouldn't leave his side. We lost her on Thanksgiving Day 2008. It was one of the hardest things I've ever been through. At home, the house felt empty. Seeing Puppy, her red tug toy, brought tears to my eyes. I know it will take a while to heal from this loss, but I wouldn't have traded those nine years for anything. Maggie enriched our lives, and I’ll cherish that season forever. I encourage those reading this to be a good steward of the things God gives you--even when you don't plan for them. It's amazing how Maggie changed our lives for the better. But, we could have missed out had we not taken the opportunity to make her part of the family when God brought her to our doorstep.
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