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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 Karin on July 31, 2008 at 4:22pm: Mary, I loved the attachment poem...Thanks for posting it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cheryl AleXandria Bielich on July 31, 2008 at 5:11pm: So sorry to hear of your loss. This is the 4th family best friend that I have heard that is leaving us behind within the past 2 weeks. I lost a beloved cat to a car accident on the 17th and still struggling with the pain and loss. My heart goes out to you and hope that you remember all the good times when the sadness slips back. blessings...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rick Guthrie on July 31, 2008 at 5:16pm: I am so sorry for you loss. I pray for you in this time of sorrow. I lost my Buffy, a maltese, 19 months ago, my heart still aches for her. I believe Maui is still near you and will not leave you untill she feels you are ok. I pray you can feel her love and comforting.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nell Gates on August 1, 2008 at 9:08am: I returned to day from a two-week trip to the West Coast to visit a friend with an inoperable brain tumor and help other friends and family biuld her a surprise rose garden she can enjoy from her window in the next few months. So, it is with great joy and sadness that I said good-bye to my friend in person for the last time.............This morning I read the news about little Maui.....so very sorry for your loss. Leaving my Lisie for this time with wonderful friends, also Bichon parents, was the hardest thing I had to do to make this very important and necessary trip. Saying goodbye to her forever is unfathomable for me.

I send love and blessings to you in your loss. I know you will be sustained by the memories of Maui and the joy she brought to your life.....as well as the thought that you will again meet one day at the Rainbow Bridge.

Nell and Lisie in southern Iowa; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Donna on August 1, 2008 at 3:16pm: Dear James and Molly-
I, too, shed tears as I read about Maui's passing. She and you both have been, and continue to be, in my thoughts and prayers. I lost my Chelsi Joy on March 10 of this year - she was nearly 16 years old. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but I loved her so very much and only wanted what was the best for her. I cherish our fun together and the wonderful memories we made. I know I will see her again someday. She will always be a part of me, as Maui will be of you. So, I know what you are going through, and my heart aches for the pain you are experiencing. We loved them enough to let them go ...... Maui and Chelsi are probably romping at the Rainbow Bridge, enjoying health and wealth (not in $$ terms) beyond our wildest dreams! About 4 weeks ago,,,,, I got a new puppy .... she will never replace Chelsi, but will become her own 'person' .... and we will grow in our life together. Love needs to be shared .... and I think Chelsi would approve. Thank you for sharing Maui with all of us. We all share in your sorrow. God bless you and grant you peace.
Sincerely, Donna (and Maggie May); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Naia on August 2, 2008 at 9:17am: My sincere condolences for your loss of Maui. She was surely a blessing to you in the time you and she had together. She taught us all so much. If we take the time to listen, our pets can teach us so much. They are great little teachers...unconditional in giving their all. Mahalo for sharing her with us.
With great sadness & much aloha, Naia; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Debbie Rosadini on August 2, 2008 at 9:54am: Hello James: Maui is at home with all the other dogs just waiting for all of us to meet up wiyh them again. I do believe that God has given us animals to let love in and teach us all about caring and sharing. Our ability to carry on and love again comes from each animal we open our hearts to. We need to remember that dog spelled backwards is GOD. I had to mput my golden retriever Sonny down last September and I can honestly say, I'm not sure I can do this again. I have Jasper who has managed to capture my heart{an english springer spaniel} but as of now I don't have the strength to do it again. I'm planning a trip to Hawaii this comming July 2009. I'd love to met with you.We stay at the Maui Schooner in Kehei. If you're interested, let me know. I'm forwarding a n e-mail that was sent to me at the time of Sonny's death. I cried like a baby and still do whenever I read it but how wonderful to think that a place exists just for our pets. I hope you find some comfort with it as I do.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mari Bolden on August 2, 2008 at 11:19am: I am so sorry for your loss. They are definately a huge part of your family. I truly believe that you will see Maui again. God Bless; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Laura on August 3, 2008 at 1:01pm: James, I am so very sorry for your loss. I truly know how hard this is as I too have lost a 12yr and 16yr old fur buddy in the past 6mo. Know that Maui is now with my Caneel and Caribe running through the wild flowers and being a puppy again. She is thanking you for all the love and kindness you have shown her over the years. She and you were truly blessed to have had each other in your lifes.

Sincerely,
Laura in Wa.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kathleen on August 4, 2008 at 6:09pm: James and Molly,
I'm so sorry about Maui---I know that loss and there's nothing to fill that hole in your heart right now except for the love of friends and other dog and pet owners. Pictures and a loving ceremony celebrating Maui's life, love and light she brought to you and so many of us, would be a gift and blessing to you. Aloha, hui ho.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Janet Horrigan on August 4, 2008 at 6:32pm: Dear James and Molly,

I've been away and am just catching up with my mail.
I am very saddened to learn of the passing of dear little Maui. This may seem strange, but when I finished reading your email I opened a drawer and a page had fallen out of one of my note books. Coincidence perhaps but this is what it said:

"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you. I loved you so---'twas heaven here with you." by Richardson.

Anyone who has lost a beloved companion and has had the good fortune to experience the love and joy in their presence knows of the great sorrow you are experiencing. Maui was (and is still) very well loved.

You are all in my thoughts and in my heart.

Janet; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by kim gavens on August 5, 2008 at 12:45pm: I am so very sorry to hear the news about Maui.. We all love our animals as much as you loved Maui.Knowing that she is no longer suffering is what matters most. She knows that you loved her and you should take comfort knowing that.. My heart really goes out to you!!!!
Love, Kim :); ▶ Reply to This