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marcoujor: Farewell, Gentle Lady

1/24/2018

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Dear Zoey,

Today was one of the hardest days of your Mom and Daddy’s lives. We had to say farewell to you, as you were so very sick.

I guess sometimes things happen over the course of time, while others happen over night. It was only a week ago that you were tormenting your brother, Andy, by repeatedly taking his toys out of his mouth for your own pleasure.

Daddy and I love this last picture we took of you… you are dazzling in your beauty as you enjoyed the sunshine after our first snow of this new year.
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The beautiful Zoey Jordan
We all loved sharing your “Big 9” on January 1st… and I know you loved your special treats ala Aunt Carol and your buddy, Cooper Couchara.

I’m so proud of you for your ladylike behavior and the inner strength you showed over these last few rough days.  

I’m not sure if you could hear me humming this song to you so I wanted you to check it out, now that you are comfy cozy.
Zoey, as I look out our window, there is a sky filled with clouds and a small pocket of the blue sky. Thank you for this reminder that you will always be our sunshine.

Thank you for the love you so generously shared with your brother Andy, your Daddy and me, your proud Momma.

Now please get busy sharing those Zoey smiles and your special brand of sass in heaven...I know Granny Sammie, Alvin and Aunt Baby are ready to get to know you.  

And I know your first Pop, Joe, will enjoy having you with him for the Super Bowl - just like old times. Try to go easy on the popcorn, young lady!

I know if you were here you would thank my family and friends for their love, support, positive thoughts and prayers.

Rest well, Lady Zoey…

We love you always,

​Daddy and Mom (mar) and Andy too
41 Comments
Mike Friedman
1/24/2018 12:11:23 pm

Oh, Maria - What sad news. You and Geoff offered Zoey a good life, and a dog can not ask for anything better than that. Hugs.

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:16:35 pm

Thank you, Mike - I know you understand.

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Shauna
1/24/2018 12:19:59 pm

Mar, you have me in tears. I can picture you humming this song to your beautiful girl. I know it filled her heart with even more love than she knew as a Jordan.

Peace to Zoey and peace to you, Geoff and Andy, my friend.

Love,
Sha

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:17:11 pm

Thank you, dear Sha.

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Vicki link
1/24/2018 12:24:10 pm

Dear Mareer,

Tears this morning for the hurt you have. You gave Zoey the most beautiful, loving life any dog could ever wish for, and I know you'll always feel a part of each other.
Much love, and big hugs, sweet friend,
Vickster

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:18:05 pm

Thanks, dear Vickster.

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Kimmie
1/24/2018 12:27:39 pm

Dear Maria
I am so very sorry Maria this breaks my heart for you and Geoff! What a blessing to have Andy and I know he will bring much comfort in days ahead. Sending all our love to you ❤️❤️❤️

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:18:44 pm

Thank you, dear Kimmie.

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Janelle
1/24/2018 12:37:44 pm

Dear Maria, how well we know the feeling of your loss. I'm so sorry for the sadness of this time😢

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:19:51 pm

Thank you, dear Janelle - agreed this is a loss like no other.

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Sunshine
1/24/2018 01:05:57 pm

Awe MM, I’m so sorry for your heartache and the loss of your Zoey. Hugs to you and Geoff!! ❤️

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:20:34 pm

Thanks, dear Sunshine.

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Lesley Pickthorne
1/24/2018 01:10:20 pm

Dearest Mar I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I know the pain and hurt you're feeling right now. Please know that your beautiful Zoey will never be far away. Love and hugs x

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:23:28 pm

Thank you, dear Lesley - your heart is full and understanding.

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Mary Blaetz
1/24/2018 01:32:04 pm

Oh Maria, I am so sad to hear of your loss. But I know Zoey is over the rainbow bridge, saying Hi to everyone and feeling so much better now. Take care

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:24:05 pm

Thank you, dear Mary.

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Rich Rumple link
1/24/2018 02:49:24 pm

What do I say, Sis? Do I joke as normal? I think not. You're hurting and sit here unable to change that. When I was young, back during the Middle Ages, I had a dog I named "Tramp", after the one in the Disney movie that had just come out. He was my friend through good times and bad. When my mother died, he was my listening post and sympathizer. He was always there for me, regardless. As I grew older, he became a "Puff, The Magic Dragon" of sorts. Sports, school politics, a car, a job, and a beautiful girlfriend seemed to replace him to an extent. I moved away for a year prior to going in the military. Yet, every time I went home, he was there, wagging his tail, wanting only some of my attention. A couple of years in the Navy, I took leave to go home. When I arrived, I saw an empty doghouse. My father told me that Tramp had passed and had been buried. He hadn't let me know because he didn't want to upset me. I visited the spot where he was placed and cried my eyes out. Even writing this, my eyes are beginning to tear up. I've had many pets since, mostly cats. My current buddy is Faletame. I know you've seen his picture in some of my posts. He's beside me 90% of the time, vying with my writing for my attention. He'll push my arm with his forehead, stretch out and touch my cheek with his paw, and purr forever while being pet. I know, one day, he too will pass. It breaks my heart. Yet, I believe God did this on purpose, as far as giving pets shorter lives than humans. He knew that there are those that have a tremendous love to give. Instead of giving it to just one pet, he shortened our lives so we can give many a life and love they deserve. One day, we will be the ones to pass. I can only imagine that when we arrive at our destination, you'll see your Zoey, and I'll see my Tramp, both standing there with tails wagging, as well as all the others we been blessed with sharing their love and our love with. Luv ya, Sis.

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Rich Rumple link
1/24/2018 02:54:53 pm

Sorry, I made a couple of errors. I think emotions took over. It should be "I sit here" for one. Another correction is, "he shortened their lives". Bro made a boo-boo. Sorry.

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:26:28 pm

Oh my dear Rich,
You have a way of comforting your, Sis.
I know Zoey and Tramp are already together getting into loads of mischief and the best of friends.
Love you too!

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Martie
1/24/2018 03:04:25 pm

Dearest Maria,

My heart goes out to you and Geoff, and also to Andy who is going to miss her sister.

RIP, dear Zoey, and thank you for all the smiles you have given us.

Love you, Mar!

Martie

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:27:23 pm

Thank you, dear Sista.

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Nellieanna Hay link
1/24/2018 03:11:24 pm

So sad to lose a furry family member. Zoey does have the bearing of a real lady. My deepest condolences for your loss. But pets do go to heaven. Just as my beloved George took his last breaths, I heard our beloved deceased cats 'meow'. I'm sure they were waiting to greet him.

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Maria link
1/24/2018 03:28:40 pm

I believe you are absolutely correct, dear Nellieanna. And thank you for your kind words.

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Randi
1/24/2018 03:34:05 pm

Oh, Maria! I am so sorry. Your sweet, loving tribute to your beautiful Zoey has left me in a puddle. RIP, Zoey. How lucky she was to have all of you to love her!

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Maria link
1/24/2018 07:16:52 pm

Thank you for this sweet comment, dear Randi. We were the lucky ones.

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Peg Cole link
1/24/2018 04:00:49 pm

We all hope that day will never come for our beloved babies. My heart breaks for you as you grieve over the loss of dear Zoey. She looks so much like my own pups. Please give Andy a hug and a treat from his Aunt Peggy. I know he will be lost without his beloved sister. Lots of love coming your way. Peg

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Maria link
1/24/2018 07:18:19 pm

Thank you, dear Peg - I know you can totally relate.

Love you and hugs, Maria

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Susan Zutautas link
1/24/2018 04:22:40 pm

Oh I'm so sorry. The song brought tears to my eyes. It's so hard to lose a family member and my heart goes out to you.

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Maria link
1/24/2018 07:19:25 pm

Thank you, dear Susan - so true.

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Nee
1/24/2018 04:41:24 pm

Mar, I am so very sorry! Praying for your peace in this heartbreaking time.

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Maria link
1/24/2018 07:20:27 pm

Thank you so much, dear Nee.

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Gail Sobotkin
1/24/2018 06:56:24 pm

Dear Maria,
What a touching tribute to Lady Zoey. It was a blessing that she found her way to your loving family, but my heart aches for your loss. Love and Hugs to You, Geoff, and Andy.

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Maria link
1/24/2018 07:21:40 pm

Thank you, dear Gail. Love you too, Maria

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Cynthia link
1/24/2018 09:24:04 pm

Sweet Mar. Your heart is heavy. There is a hollow spot where Zoey occupied her space. It hurts that she's not here. It hurts that this an inevitable part of life's cycle. But if I know anything, I know this: her spirit is with you and she lives on. It won't feel better for awhile because she is not physically here. But in the meantime, let yourself smile at her memory even as you feel those tears. I have lost fur kids in my life and it is the same as losing a family member: we love them, we care for them, we get to know their quirks and personalities. Zoey's personality and life will live on in you. Her spirit has released to The Great Beyond where she is young again, happy, and waiting for the day in the distant future when you will run together, frolicking and laughing like old friends even while her spirit also exists in your heart in the present moment. I'm sending you big hugs, light, love and thoughts of healing for your heart. More hugs. And more hugs.

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Maria link
1/25/2018 06:39:51 am

Thank you, dear Cynthia. Your words are greatly comforting.

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Rolly A. Chabot link
1/24/2018 11:40:25 pm

My dear friend... I am so sorry for the loss of such a faithful and loving friend. You gave her a great life and that is so important today.
I do believe they are Gods angels in so many ways as they teach us so much. My prayers are for you and hubby as you grieve your loss. They are always close at hand with a mere memory of how they loved and you loved in return...

Hugs and all from Canada

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Maria link
1/25/2018 06:40:51 am

Thank you, dear Rolly - I agree our four-legged friends are indeed God's angels.

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Angelia
1/25/2018 09:40:16 am

Zoey,

You are in the grandest of places, in the grandest of company.

I will miss Zoey-posts, but in the core of me, where Christ resides, I know you are now in full, never-ending bloom of the glorious creature you were created to be. 💖

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Maria link
1/26/2018 07:26:55 am

Zoey thank you, as I do, for these comforting words, dear Ange.

Thank you again for 'putting a rush' on situating this post.

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Sannel link
1/25/2018 01:19:23 pm

Dear Maria,

My heart aches of your loss, dear friend. Heartfelt prayers are with you and Geoff as you come to terms with the loss of your beautiful girl. I hope the pain in your heart will be eased by the beautiful memories your have of Lady Zoey. She will be missed by so many, especially by her brother. RIP sweet, beautiful Zoey!

Love and hugs to you, Geoff and Andy,

Sannel and Freddie

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Maria link
1/26/2018 07:28:25 am

Thank you for these words of comfort, dear Sannel and Freddie.

Love you both so much, Maria

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