Maggie, Melodina's beloved dog died on Monday. Since Melodina passed away it has often seemed that Maggie understood our grief and emotions and looked after us in many wonderful ways. She would have been 18 years old next month. After Melodina died Maggie spent three days searching every corner of the house without sleep. We understood she was looking for Melodina. They hadn't seen each other for over a year because Mel was in the hospital. Maggie seemed to know somehow what had happened. She settled down when Indira gave her the blanket Melodina had died in. Maggie slept on it for the rest of her life.
When Indira would be distraught with grief Maggie would come to her and insist upon sitting on her lap. If I was sitting in a chair feeling sad Magggie would come and lie on on, not near but on my feet. She knew our feelings and comforted us.
Her passing brought back, full force, the pain, the grief and the inspiration of loosing a child. We are grateful to Maggie and all the love and devotion she gave us.
