IAMs Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) We let Maya go to the bridge on October 30th. Since then, we've learned that her body was succumbing to an aggressive form of gastrointestinal lymphoma. In true Maya fashion, she never let us know how bad things truly were. Since we said goodbye, we've cried a lot of tears and shared a lot of stories. I keep trying to write my memories down here on GT, but I find that I can't bring myself to do it yet. I feel like it's me saying she's really gone. It'll happen in time, but not yet. However, I've looked through many pictures, and I keep coming back to these. They're from one of our walks in early September. We were about 3/4 of the way through the trail. She found a comfy spot and laid down to rest for a bit. (This was common Maya behavior... it always gave all of us a chance to stop and catch our breath.) I hope y'all enjoy four of my favorite pictures of my sweet girl, Maya. She's gone from this world... but she'll never be forgotten! Run free, sweet Maya! -Joel Edited November 20, 2013 by IAMs Quote * Gwen (07/2003-11/2009), * Maya (cancer , 06/2003-10/2013), *Ollie (cancer 07/2013 - 10/2018), *Azalea (cancer, 7/6/2015 - 5/20/2019), Ashe (cancer 04/2011 - 03/2020) *Aztec (sister of Inca, 12/1996-08/2011), *Inca (half-Siamese kitty ,12/1996 - 9/2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 What a sweet face. I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 How beautiful she was.......sorry for your loss. Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 So sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 She was a beautiful girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 She was a beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Maya surely was Beautiful :beatheart RIP sweet Maya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I'm so very sorry. She was a lovely girl. Godspeed Maya. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 What an amazingly beautiful girl. I'm so sorry she couldn't stay longer. Rest well, sweetheart. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 She knew how to "stop and smell the roses". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 How beautiful! That's the way she wants to be remembered. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 She was a beautiful girl and those pics show just how much she enjoyed life. The heartache eventually dulls but you never forget, never. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 What a gorgeous girl! She may be gone from this earth, but she will always be tucked deeply and safely in your heart. I am so sorry. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadianarose Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 What a beautiful face. I am so sorry for your loss Quote Payton, The Greyhound (Palm City Pelton) and Toby, The LabAnnabella and Julietta, The CatsAt the Bridge - Abby, The GSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm very sorry for your loss. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Saying good-bye is always so hard. I'm sorry you lost your beautiful girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Godspeed, beautiful Maya. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 What a pretty girl. I'm so sorry. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 It's easy to understand why these pictures mean so much to you. They seem to capture the spirit of a lovely, gentle soul. I'm so sorry you lost your beautiful Maya. If at some point you are able to write her tribute, I think it helps to share those good memories. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 So very sorry for the loss of your pretty Maya. Remember the good times..... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Such quiet beauty and wisdom. Run free, Maya I'm sorry for your loss Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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