A Minute To Miss Maxdog

We were saddened to learn that Maxdog had left his family today for a better place.  While we will certainly miss him and his unfailing grace, we know that the heartache must be much greater for his family.  I spent a lot of time today trying to think of adequate words to share to be a comfort to his family, but I felt myself coming up blank.  Words just aren't enough to capture the wonderful spirit that was Max.  He shared his grace with all of us and showed us that miracles do happen.  So, I'll just share a poem and say "thank you" to Max and his mom for all they've shared with us and taught us.  Our hearts go out to you!

A Minute To Miss You

I wish we had another minute

What I’d give for one more hour

Our time together was sweet

But it ended much too fast

I sit above your lovely bones

And stare at your epitaph

But I know you aren’t really here

Your spirit left behind this ash

An empty stone can hold your name

But it doesn’t hold your heart

Your soul soared to a better place

And left me here to mourn your loss

We used to be so comfortable

Sitting where we could just be

I never had to say a word

You knew what was inside of me

Now I wonder if I should have said

Things that echoed in my heart

Did you know the things that I felt

And the home you made for me

Sometimes I hear you in the wind

Or see your smile form in a cloud

But I wish I felt your presence here
Instead of an aching wound

I know the place to keep you

Is deep inside my heart

Where you first carved in your name

And left an eternal mark

Sometimes it’s easy to forget

To seek you where it matters most

For we will always be a pair

Even though we’re now apart