After 4 1/2 too short years, we have lost our baby, Maxx. We adopted Maxx from Memphis Area Golden Retriever Rescue on March 10, 2006. Steven and I happened to get married exactly 1 year later on March 10, 2007. Maxx was about 2 years old when we adopted him (no one knows for sure since he was rescued). Maxx was the most lovable, huggable, mild-mannered dog you would ever meet. When we first laid eyes on him we knew he was meant to be ours. He had this adorable woobie that he carried around with him and even put in his water bowl when he was drinking to make him feel more secure. It did not take long for him to be able to walk around without his woobie, since he knew right away how much he was loved by Steven and I. My family took to Maxx immediately, even though we were never big "animal lovers". Cara (my niece) was only 4 when Maxx was adopted so she was still very young and used to pat Maxx on the head and say "Maxx is such a good dog". Steven's family has always been big on having dogs around and I'm pretty sure Maxx reminded them of their late sweetheart, Alex. I remember Alex from when Steven and I hung out in high school. Alex was actually still around when Steven and I reconnected in 2005. He passed shortly thereafter. Steven did not have to do much convincing for me to agree to adopt a golden retriever - I remembered how beautiful and sweet Alex was. Maxx spent only a few years with us, and the boys will not remember much about him, but I know his heart will live on with us forever. Life will never be the same without you, Maxx. We had visions of our boys growing up with Maxx and loving him as much as we did. Thankfully they still have Trooper around to play with - or else we'd be adopting another dog this weekend :) My house will never be without a dog. I know that for sure. I don't care how many fur balls I sweep up or how many t-shirts are eaten, life is not complete without my best friend. Maxx has always been my baby and I miss him greatly. Thank you for blessing my life with your sweet spirit Maxx. I know you are in heaven watching over our family. We love you so much.
We already miss you Maxx. You are going to be greatly missed. Even after you chewed Cara's favorite doll she still just looked at you and walked away!!! I have sat around here and cried all morning thinking of all of the great times we shared. Scoots just said he doesnt know what he will do without his foot washer:) I remember trying to get you to jump up into the chair with me and you would just look at me until I scooted over and gave you more room!! We love you Maxx!!
ReplyDeleteMemories like those are what we have to hold on to. Remember when he pulled you so hard you flipped over your chair at Mark's soccer game?! You were not about to let go of him! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG I forgot that!!! Man did I have a backache after that! I knew he would run far away if I let go of him! Remember him running down Greenview after that kid on his bike?? He was one of a kind:)
ReplyDeleteMaxx we will always miss you. You stole our hearts the night you were brought home! You watched over and protected our little girl the year before she got married. You were such a joy to have around and we will never forget you.
ReplyDeleteI will miss Maxx - I bonded with Maxx when we kept him for you guys before the wedding and used to take him on long walks every day. He did remind me of Alex and I think that's why he was always special to me - they had the same personalities (sweet and mild mannered). I know Trooper will step up and fill the void and will probably take on a lot of Maxx's personality (they often do that) - so it'll be like Maxx never left and in fact, he never will - cause trust me - he'll always be with you. We'll miss you Maxx - your footprints will be hard to fill.
ReplyDeleteMaxx will be missed . He was the most layed back dog and a good one to snuggle with. I really thought he would be perfect for the boys to grow up with. Trooper will step up and lead to some fun times and good memories with the boys. Maxx we love you bud.
ReplyDeleteMaxx I still can not believe you are not with us. I was just thinking about you today. Thanksgiving will just not be the same. We talk about you all the time and miss you.....
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