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Maui has passed on...

It is with a heavy heart that I
am writing to let you know that
Maui passed away today.

I thank you and everyone in our
community who has kept us in
your thoughts and prayers these
past few days.

I know that Maui was a little
part of a lot of people's lives.

I am going to disconnect from email
for a few days, but if you would
like to send your condolences or
words of support, please post a
comment below.

Please know that I will read all
of your kind messages when I
re-emerge sometime next week.

Again, many thanks for your
support and prayers this past week.
Molly and I (and most importantly,
Maui) felt them. Thank you from
the bottom of my heart.

Aloha,

James Jacobson

Tags: maui, on, passed

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Permalink Reply by Charlie on July 25, 2008 at 6:06pm: Dear James,
Of course we're all relieved that Maui is no longer suffering but I know there are no words to be said or anything else for that matter that can take away the pain from such a personal and devastating loss. We can only prepare ourselves to a certain degree when it comes to impending death but when the time actually arrives the sadness is overwhelming.
I hope that time, reflection, loving memories and the awareness that so many others care and understand your broken heart right now will eventually ease your sorrow. When it's time to say good bye to loved ones- canine and humans, our only consolation is knowing that one day they'll be a wonderous reunion and that it'll be everlasting. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Permalink Reply by Olga Jones on July 25, 2008 at 6:07pm: I am SO sorry to hear about sweet, dear, little Maui. I know she touched many lives. Please know you and Molly are being thought of now.

Blessings to you,
Olga Jones
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Permalink Reply by Lois Y on July 25, 2008 at 6:08pm: I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to Maui. I hope Molly and you find comfort in knowing that all of us feel what you are feeling, such lose, I know, we have been there too. May God help you heal and know that Maui is suffering no more and she will be waiting for the time she will see you both again and no pain will ever be felt again.
Sincerely,
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Permalink Reply by Crescencia A.LIm on July 25, 2008 at 6:11pm: Hi James & Molly,

I wish to extend my condolences with your great loss. Yes it is true,Pets don't live long but we are comforted by the thought that we are going to be able to give love to another animal who needs it. You have a treasure of memories being with Maui. It is very touching because,it is as if Maui was ready to go when she saw she could leave you with someone,when Molly came into your life. It reminds me so much of one of the Dog stories I've read from Jame's Herriots favorites.

Several years ago,Year 2000 I lost My Japanese Spitz because of pneumonia at his young age of 4 Human Years. It was so difficult for me, and I promised that I wouldn't anymore get a pet so I wouldn't have to bear such painful experience. But I realized that , living without a Dog was much more depressing situation. We just have to be thankful that when our pets where with us we had the opportunity to love them with all our Hearts. Since then,I've always bear in mind the saying and movie that " ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN".

I remember when I couldn't stop crying at work, and they where finding me a bit weird for acting
that way for the loss of my Dog, My supervisor told me. He said do you know that of all animals.it's onle "Dog" when read backwards is "God". He said it's because God created Dogs to be Man's best freind" So Dogs are really meant to be that special. They have a special role to be companions for God's creations that are of his image and likeness.

I am sure Maui is now happy with all those Angel Dogs. She is now Angel Maui.She will meet my Angel Mac there in Heaven.

I pray that God will touch your hearts for comfort in this sad moments of your Life!Maui left so much for us to treasure! :-); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Debby on July 25, 2008 at 6:12pm: Dear James and Molly,

My Deepest Sympathy on the Loss of little Maui. I know what your going through.

God Bless
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Permalink Reply by Jeff Monheim on July 25, 2008 at 6:13pm: Dear James,

I was saddened to hear of Maui's passing. It was obvious that this little spirit was very much loved and will be sorely missed. All of us who share your love for our companion animals can empathize with your sense of loss.

Very sincerely,
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Permalink Reply by Lou Bain on July 25, 2008 at 6:15pm: I thought of Maui this morning as I was driving to work and asked that she not suffer and to go in peace. After seeing the video, I cried and knew she was ready. What a blessing to have her love for
so many years (even tho we want many more). I know the heartache you are having now because I experienced this with all my beloved animals. May you experience a healing in time and know how fortunate she was to have your love.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sandra on July 25, 2008 at 6:18pm: As Legolas said in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, "For me the grief is still too near, a matter for tears and not yet for song."

James: My heart goes out to you and Molly. It's times like these that we all grieve with you and remember the loss of our own beloved pets. I don't believe we ever get over the loss of them, we just start remembering more and more the happy times with our beloved pets. May you find comfort in knowing that Maui is now at peace and may your tears soon turn into laughter of the memories of Maui. With much love and sympathy. Sandy; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Vicki on July 25, 2008 at 6:21pm: I am so very sorry. Maui has indeed been a part of my life ever since the link to "Do you remember love?" was posted on a local forum.

I don't have any words to say how sad this makes me, for you and for all those who she touched. You are in my thoughts and prayers. This news brings back the hurt and sorrow of when I lost my first little Maltese, Winke, over 8 years ago, to cancer. He also was blind, and yet, he seemed to see so much more than I.

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Permalink Reply by Lissa on July 25, 2008 at 6:22pm: Dear James and Molly,

I already miss Maui because she has been a part of my life every since I first read about your
wonderful furry angel. I never got to see her or make friends with her, but your love was contagious.

It was even more special when Molly joined you little family. It has been a joy to share such an intelligent and warm family's adventures.

I have loved and lost so many dogs in my life - wonderfully devoted beings who gave me love in a way that even my own family could not give.

I do not know where you stand spiritually, but I have feel that that you and Molly are very spiritual people. We will reunite with our loved ones when our 'used people suit' is too worn out to keep going.

I include our pets in this. I learned this when my beloved Tripsker's soul passed though my body to say good bye. I had no way of knowing that he had just been run over, but suddenly I felt him inside my heart and mind. He wanted to tell me not to be sad! He let me know that he had been so happy with my husband and me and he never felt any pain. He was perfectly happy to move on while his health was good and he was in his prime. I 'knew' he was dead, but would be waiting for us when our time came.

My husband was so devastated, but I never mourned his loss, just the amount of time until I would be reunited. I was able to help my husband and dwell on the joyous and fun times. It was sad to miss him, but I was not devastated. Since then I have survived 3 more of my 'babies' leaving me. I am so greatful for the loving gift Tripsker left me. I mourned for my childhood pet for 20+ years.

I do know that you deserve to find comfort as you deal with such a major life altering loss. I am so glad that you have each other. I know that it was a great help to have someone close who could understand how drastically my life had changed and how much it hurt me to hold my Peekanoodle, Demo, while he was dying and I could not even help with the pain.

You are in my prayers,
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Permalink Reply by Bev Schramm on July 25, 2008 at 6:24pm: James,
I am so sorry to hear of Maui's passing. It is not easy to loose a best friend. She is happy at the Rainbow Bridge and waiting for you. Bev; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Arielaok on July 25, 2008 at 6:25pm: My prayers and thoughts are with you right now. Maui is playing and having fun at the rainbow bridge along with all the other fur kids who have passed on.; ▶ Reply to This