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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

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Permalink Reply by Linda Dukes on July 25, 2008 at 6:25pm: Dear James and Molly,
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Maui. It is so hard to let go and yet it is the best for them.
We have left go of two dogs and a cat in the past and we still miss them a lot.
We now have a precious dog named Buddy that is five and a cat Hannah the is ten and I hate to give any thought to this day happening to them.
Take care and may God's love be with you both.
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Permalink Reply by Katie on July 25, 2008 at 6:27pm: James and Molly, I'm so very saddened to hear about the loss our your precious Maui. I want you to know my deepest sympathy is with you at this time..
A few weeks ago I lost my Bichon Friese Phoebe, she had diabetes. She was living in Idaho at the time due to health issues and I could no longer care for her. So now I know that our dogs are together! My Thoughts and Prayers are of all of you! God Bless, Aloha, Katie~~~~~~~~~~~; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jill on July 25, 2008 at 6:28pm: Oh James..... such a hard time.:-( Maui is free now, and happy and will wait for you at that beautiful Rainbow Bridge.
... This is how I prefer to believe.....She will always be in your heart, and you in hers. Blessings to you and Molly, and with a heavy heart, I extend my sympathies.
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Permalink Reply by Carmen on July 25, 2008 at 6:29pm: Really sorry to read the very sad news. All our love to you.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Penny B on July 25, 2008 at 6:33pm: James & Molly, I havent written for a long time, but I have been following your emails & videos & I must say: my heart hurts for you two very much right now. I cry as I write this...I pray that you two find Solace in each other & knowing that you gave the best life possible to Maui. I have not gone through this with my dogs. But I lost my cat a few years ago & I was severely depressed. I cant imagine what I will do when I go through this. My elderly dog will soon be in the same condition as Maui, but I keep trying to live in the moment much like my Sira. So I pray for you & hope that the 2 of you will feel some comfort in the fact that Maui was extremely loved by you & so many others. In my thoughts & prayers.....Penny; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kristine on July 25, 2008 at 6:34pm: James,
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news. We had to P.T.S. our 13 year old Shep/ Husky mix down this week. I feel your pain. Saying prayers for your family. Maui is over the Rainbow Bridge with our sweet Maggie and all the others in the medows running and playing now. Pain free and restored to younger years.
Here is a little poem I found that has been helping me:

A WORLD WITHOUT YOU

I went outside this morning
And nothing was the same
You didn't greet me this time
Whenever I called your name
For the first time in a long time
The paper wasn't torn
The world is now so different
All I can do is mourn
I left a bowl of food for you
I know you will never eat
The yard outside now sits alone
And no longer will feel your feet
Your frisbee is laying on the porch
The holes you dug are still there
Your doggy brush is by the door
Your toys are everywhere
Your leash is waiting by the gate
For the walk we just can't take
All the memories of you I see
As my heart begins to break
As I stood there and thought of you
A tear dropped from my eye
I never thought the day would come
The day that you would die
As the tears rolled down my face
I dropped to my knees in sorrow
I can barely face today
How will I feel tomorrow?
As I buried my face in my hands
I bawled like never before
When I was done, I took a breath
I walked back in the door
I got dressed and went to work
I dreaded coming home
Who would be there to greet me?
I now face the world alone
Now I lay here in my bed
All the world is dark
It is way too quiet outside
I long for one more bark
Please come tackle me one more time
And track mud on the floor
Drool all over the my toes again
Chew up a sock once more
Come and lick my tears away
Let me touch your fur
I want to see your soft brown eyes
I want things the way they were
As I cry myself to sleep
I remember as I close my lids
Tomorrow is a closer day
That we will meet on Rainbow Bridge

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Permalink Reply by Beth on August 4, 2008 at 4:20pm: Thank you so much for sharing the poem. We have 3 babies waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge. Each of them mean so much to us. Your poem brought tears to my eyes and a warm smile to my heart. Thank you again.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by kathy neal on July 25, 2008 at 6:38pm: We all Remember Love when we think of Maui. Thank you for being a part of my life with all your sharing of Maui. Your angel has gone home. Love and Prayers, Kathy; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ted and little teddy on July 25, 2008 at 6:38pm: James: Little Teddy and I are so heart broken about Maui. She is in a place now where she feels no pain and but lots of love. May your heart be touched with knowing that you gave her the best home she could ever had. Little Teddy says Bark, bark......and sends lots of loves and kisses and licks to you.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by arlene bromaroff on July 25, 2008 at 6:40pm: I am so very sorry about Maui. I know it is very tough for you guys. Maui knew how much you cared and you will always have the memories. They never die in our hearts. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and know that Maui lived a great life with you. You are his family and this dog knew the love from you.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mia on July 25, 2008 at 6:42pm: Dearest James ~ I cried when I read your email . . Before writing this note, I said a prayer for you
and Molly. This is such a sad time in your life. I know your heart is broken. Solace at this moment and time is that Maui is now whole and happy, romping with friends at Rainbow Bridge ....and once again. All of the people you have touched and thru Maui are with you in spirit and embrace you, even tho' it is thru cyberspace. My condolences and love are sent to you.
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Permalink Reply by Carol Mahler on July 25, 2008 at 6:44pm: James (and Molly), there are no good enough words to say/write at a time like this. Your Maui girl
has gone before you and I know how this must hurt. You will see her again when you cross the Bridge, but until then, remember the good things, the good times, the special things. Remember love. Our
4 legged babies give us the most pure love that exists on this earth. When their light is no longer with us, it takes some getting used to. Be gentle with yourself and allow yourself to miss her, to mourn her, but always remembering the love. I have travelled the road of loss myself so I understand how hard
a journey this is. May God speak peace, comfort, and love into your mourning heart to sustain you.
Maui is indeed part of us all and has taught all of us valuable things. Knowing her had us look into our own hearts to count the ways we would always remember love.
My heartfelt condolences to you, James.......and Tzu kisses from Pookie and Fluffy Lee to help heal
the pain, even if just a little.
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