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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 Suzanne Greywitt on July 25, 2008 at 8:05pm: Maui is in good company now....my wonderful dogs that have gone ahead will greet her warmly. I truly believe that dogs have a special place in heaven...if not, I don't want to go there. I know how painful this is for you, no words can make it feel better....only time....and welcoming another of her species into your life in the future. God Bless.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ann Fanto on July 25, 2008 at 8:08pm: James,

it is with a heavy heart that I read the news of Maui's passing. You have my utmost and most sincere condolences. I am so very sorry. Please know that you are not alone in having this experience, and so many of us are right there with you. When I read of circumstances like this, I relive it all over again. They may be gone in tangible form, but they will always remain a part of you.

A candle is lit for Maui in Western PA. May you find solace in knowing that you always did right by Maui... and I am sure that Maui knew this.

Ann

PS: This may or may not help, but I found comfort in it:

The Pavilion
But even now beyond the folding doors
with their green, rain-dim sheets of glass
a glint of beckoning caprice survives,
and a gleam from that happiness which once,
in a spot they've ceased to open upon,
hid away, became transfigured, and forgot.
But even now in the stone festoon
above the door that's never any longer touched
a tendency towards secretness persists,
and a silent sympathy for it--,
and they shudder sometimes, as if mirrored,
when a wind runs through them like a shadow;
even the coat of arms, as upon a letter
all too happily, overhastily sealed,
still speaks. How little has been driven off:
everything still knows, still weeps, still causes pain--.
And as you walk away through the tear-damp
unfrequented avenue
For a long time you feel on the roof's ledge
those urns standing there, cold and split apart:
yet determined still to hold together
around the ashes of old aches.
By Rainer Maria Rilke, from "New Poems (1908) The Other Part."; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Doni Ulman on July 25, 2008 at 8:18pm: Dear James and Molly,
I know how hard it is to lose our little ones. They just don't seem to be with us as long as we like, but I do know that Maui is up there well and happy and bouncing around with the rest of babies, waiting for their owners to come across the Rainbow Bridge to claim them again.
Know that my heart felt prayers and love are with you both and that Maui knows how much you loved her.
God Bless you both,
Doni Ulman,
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Permalink Reply by Sandra on July 25, 2008 at 8:34pm: James, How are you and Molly? I know you made the right decision, for your heart was only with Maui when you took it. she now rests and is free of all pain.

In meditation you formed a strong bond with Maui you both went to another dimension. In meditation again, you can both meet in the other dimension you both created.

Quantum physics states energy cannot be destroyed only transmuted and all of us are energy. Maui is still Maui only in a different form or dimension if you will, and free of earthly suffering and pain for the spirit does not have an ego or pain and more importantly has no restrictions.

So James, when you meditate and go to that special place you two shared you will find Maui there waiting for you and you will see she is well. For in meditation you can higher your energy vibration to meet the energy vibration which Maui now has. It will be easy for you as before both of you already had different vibrations yet you still manged to meditate together. So why not now?

Aloha
In love and light
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Permalink Reply by Sally Karo on July 25, 2008 at 8:34pm: James, I am so sorry to hear of Maui's passing. It is so hard to lose such an integral part of your family there is so much love and sorrow. The ache will pass, but it will take a long time as your heart is so full of love and has to distance itself from the physical comfort of Maui's being. I will be thinking of you and Molly and the love you shared with Maui.
Sally and my love, Carly; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Willow on July 25, 2008 at 8:46pm: I am so sorry...Every time a beloved pet crosses the Bridge, it hurts us who are left behind, so deeply. But, as Irving Townsend wrote in "The Once Again Prince" :

We who would choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary
than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached.
Unable to accept it's awful gaps, we still would live no other way.
We cherish memory as the only certain immortality,
never fully understanding the necessary plan.

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Permalink Reply by Dixie on July 25, 2008 at 8:57pm: James, Just knowing that Maui is no longer suffering or in pain is some comfort. My heart is heavy also, for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dixie and Sophie ( my cocker); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by disturbed45 on July 25, 2008 at 9:04pm: I'm so sorry that little Maui is gone. She is no longer suffering and is at the Rainbow Bridge with all of the wonderful fur babies. She will always be watching over you. Here is a lovely poem.

I live among God's creatures now
In the heavens of your mind,
So do not grieve for me, my friend,
As I am with my kind.

My collar is a rainbow's hue,
My leash is a shooting star.
My boundaries are the Milky Way
Where I sparkle from afar.

There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined,
But I'm free to roam God's heavens
Among the Doggie kind.

I nap the day on a snowy cloud
Gentle breezes rocking me,
And dream the dreams of earthlings,
And how it used to be.

The trees are full of liver treats,
And tennis balls abound,
And milkbones line the walkways
Just waiting to be found.

There even is a ring set up,
The grass all lush and green;
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the Best of Breed.

For we're all winners in this place;
We have no faults, you see.
And God passes out those ribbons
To each one, even me.

I drink from waters laced with gold,
My world a beauty to behold;
And wise old dogs do form my pride
To amble at my very side.

At night I sleep in angel's arms,
Her wings protecting me,
And moonbeams dance about us
As stardust falls on thee.

So when your life on Earth is spent
And you stand at Heaven's gate,
Have no fear of loneliness —
For here, you know, I wait.

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Permalink Reply by Sandy on July 25, 2008 at 9:12pm: James and Molly,

I am so very sorry to hear of Maui's passing. I know how difficult it is to lose a furry life companion, and my thoughts and prayers are with you both as you grieve. I know she will live on in your hearts and all of the happy memories you have of the years you spent together, as well as in the hearts of all of us with whom you shared Maui.

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Permalink Reply by Kay on July 25, 2008 at 9:42pm: I know how difficult it is to lose a furry loved one. I hope you find some comfort in these lyrics...it is a song that has helped me to cope with my loss...

I’ll Take Your Love With Me
I’ll take your love with me
Everything’s okay
It’s alright
And when you go to sleep
See me on my way
I’m alright
Oh please remember these
Words I say to you
It’s a far better place
I’m going to
I’ll take your smile with me
Everythings okay
It’s alright
And when you think of me
See me laugh and play
I’m alright
Oh please remember these
words I say to you
It’s a far better place
I’m going to
I’ll take your love with me
Everything’s okay
It’s alright
Alright

Blue Skies and Bright Blessings,

Kay, Bud, Tribbles and Cooqui; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jeanne on July 25, 2008 at 9:43pm: James and Molly, my prayers are with you. Maui's legacy is that she, through your love for her, was your inspiration for the movie and for building this wonderful community of love where we can share our joys and sorrows about our beloved pets. I am including this quote that I received yesterday that now seems fitting:

When we have done all the work we were sent to do,
we are allowed to shed our bodies,
which imprisons our soul like a cocoon encloses the butterfly
and when the time is right we can let go of it.
Then we will be free of pain, free of fears and free of worries--
free as a beautiful butterfly returning home to God....

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Maui now rests in the lap of God. Hugs to you and Molly - Jeanne; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jill Fischer on July 25, 2008 at 9:44pm: Dear James and Molly,
You have shared Maui with all of us and led us to deeper love for our pets through meditation and opening ourselves more and more to our kinship with them. You and Maui have done good work through your love for each other. You are in my thoughts and heart as you go through this very sad time. I am so very sorry. Jill; ▶ Reply to This