greyhndz Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) It hit this morning, when I awakened, and the first thing I did was look toward her bed to be sure she was sleeping and safe. She wasn't there, and without thinking, I started to rise, thinking she might have gone downstairs to potty. She was very frail and unsteady, after having had several strokes and a very unsteady hind end which crumpled easily. But dignified and independent as she was, she insisted on doing it by herself. I'd built a new ramp for her last fall in preparation for another rough winter. She was much more secure, and liked going up and down to the yard by herself. Thankfully it was the winter that never was, so, with mom running out to shovel snow as it accumulated, and sanding it when it got slippery, the ramp was her lifeline. How ironic it was, that the onset of spring brought on tougher times for her body, which just could not keep up with her spirit. Mafi was not in her bed this morning, nor was she navigating downstairs or down the deck. She was transitioning from the Queen to Angel after her journey began last night with the help of our beloved vet, lying on the bed from which she reigned. Today was a very quiet day, her absence both silent and overbearing. She was an enigma in many ways, and one day I'll be able to share thousands of amazing, funny and touching stories. Right now is time for contemplation and acceptance. But it's also time to relive the celebration of 10 years with Mafi. Adopted 10/8/2002 - 3/16/2016. Please celebrate her life and her radiance. More of her story is on her video page. Thank you all. Jordan Edited March 21, 2016 by greyhndz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I am so sorry she left you. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I am so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 My heart goes out to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I am so sorry she had to leave. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'm sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Mafi. 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...
4My2Greys Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Jordan I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Truly a beautiful and very special girl. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 So beautiful -such a big loss :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Oh Jordan A decade of love is such a gift. Godspeed beautiful Mafi, you will be missed beyond measure. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I am so sorry your sweet girl is gone. Sending hugs as you adjust to the emptiness. Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 What a beautiful girl she was ans always will be. I am very sorry for your loss. Run free Malfi, run free sweetie... 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) I am so sorry for your Loss Jordan . She was truly Iconic here on GT.Beautiful little Girl Edited March 18, 2016 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 She was a beautiful girl who will always be in your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I am very sorry for your loss, she was a very special girl. It hardly seems that ten years have gone by since you adopted her. Mafi was very lucky to have you as her guardian. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopieface Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Jordan, I am so sorry to hear of Mafi's leaving. She was one in a million. Halise Quote Aljo Atomic Kogo and DC Man of Steal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) So sorry. Rip sweet Mafi Edited March 18, 2016 by beledi Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieDog Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I can't do the Greytalk emojis on my tablet, so hugs and flowers....and in words, I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Suzie aka CBJ Fly Sonic (b. 07 Feb 2015) and missing: Homer aka Atoscocita Homer (05 Oct 2010- 16 Nov 2021) Xena the Galgo aka Xene the Bean (? 2009- 6 Sep 2018) Jackie aka Katie aka Sun Blaze (16 April 2001- 14 April 2014) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'm so very sorry. She was a gorgeous and special girl. Godspeed Mafi. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 So very sorry your pretty girlie had to leave you. 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...
LaFlaca Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'm so sorry that sweet Mafi had to go. Sharing in your grief. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 My heart is breaking for you. What an amazing soul-so lovely, so wise. :f_pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Grief can be overwhelming in the silence that is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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