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Dear Maggie,

May 10, 2017

By:

Erin Schrader

Hey baby girl, it’s me – your mama. I wanted to write this a few weeks ago, but it was so hard to formulate my thoughts and emotions while trying to get used to the idea of you not being right beside me for the writing of the post. You were the best blog sidekick [heck, you were an even better writer – your posts here and here are some of my all-time favorites!] It has been a little over a month since we said goodbye to you which also means that it has been a little over a month that I have missed you like crazy. It’s truly amazing how much you impacted our lives little one. Eleven years with you was not nearly enough, but it was a darn good eleven years you gave us.

You were bite size when we brought you home and really, you kinda stayed bite size your whole life. You were either a ball of fluff or the skinniest little deer on the planet, depending on your last grooming appointment. Thank you for always holding on to your puppy spunk and indulging me in my desire to have a child that was a little bit Junie B. Jones like. Your bright eyes and cute little pink tongue had a way with our hearts that will always bring a smile to our face. Your signature trait was your ability to stand on your back legs for minutes on end, dance around and of course, always convince us to put those little treats in your mouth. We’re suckers, you were smart. Good one.

Speaking of smiles to our face, you sure brought one to your cousin Ellie’s. You two were the best of friends and it was always so much fun to watch you two get all crazy together, chasing each other, cuddling with one another, etc. I’ll never forget seconds before taking your last breath and watching your ears perk up for one final time when we said her name to you.

Despite my outwards distaste for your countless kisses, I secretly kinda loved it. As tears fall writing these words all I can think about is how badly I wish I could scour during one of those licks again.

You were the queen of getting belly rubs from your dad [and really, anything else you ever wanted #spoiled] and always made sure to repay the love to us by snuggling up on our chests, laying on our legs or draping yourself over our necks during the night. You could never be close enough and I miss your cuddly little self in ways I never thought possible.

Thank you for all of the times you laid right by my side on sick days, for all of the walks you indulged us in, the excitement you would exude every time we walked through the door, for greeting me the second I got out of the shower every day, for making your dad love something so hard and for allowing us to experience the phrase “a dog is a man’s best friend” in the most real way possible.

It is because of you showing us how much joy and love a dog could bring into our lives that we decided to get two little brothers, Max and Ollie. You would think they are crazy, mostly because they are. Also, I owe you a huge thank you for learning to potty outside within a week. I think I took your easiness for granted, actually, I know we did. Yes, we love them like crazy, but even amidst the crazy with them, waves of emotion will overwhelm me, tears down my face and I just want you. You were my girl Maggie. Oh what I wouldn’t give to hold you again.
Last but not least, thank you for showing me passion, unconditional love and childlike excitement 24/7. My goal in life is to love something as much as you loved boat rides. Gosh, you loved boat rides. This summer and every summer will always feel incomplete without you out on the water, but you better believe we will live it up out there in your honor.
You have such a handle on our hearts, forever and always. You were the best of the best. We miss you girlfriend, love you little pickle.
Love,
Your number one fan

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