Sir Maximus Gelles "Gladiator" the Mixed Breed Dog

Published on Jan 1st, 2008

By Cami D. Galles (Location Unknown)

My Dearest Maxi,

I just got the news that you have untreatable bone cancer. I am writing this to you before your death. I have chosen March 13, 2004 to send you to heaven. I am so sorry baby, there is nothing Mama can do. You sit her in my lap as always, but instead of playing on my computer I am say good bye to you my little love.

I want to tell you about the day I brought you home. When I saw you I knew you were the one. I had waited so many years to find a Mini Pin. You were so tiny. When I held you, you snuggled into my breast and looked up at me with those eyes. That was it. Daddy wrote the check. I bought you clothes, toys, a bed, and the best food before we went home to introduce you to the 4 kids. That night instead of putting you in your brand new bed, I stuck you in bed with me and Dad. You have slept there ever since.

I thought it was the coolest thing that we grew so close. You followed me everywhere....even to the bathroom. I will never get used to you not being at the door watching as one by one we come in and you going crazy when you see me. I am going to miss our mornings when you are in my lap in the sink as I put my makeup on, and our days and nights of me being your personal arm chair. I am not going to know what to do without you baby.

Just know Maxi, that I love you. No matter how long we are apart, we will be together again someday. I am only 36 years old and I have lots of years to live, but wait patiently my little one and Mommy will see you again. I want you to look up Beau, Mommy's dog that passed away 2 months before I found you. He will take care of you. The 2 of you can play. I bet he will teach you how to chase squirrels. He will love you until I get there.

Sweetheart, I am going to return you to GOD. My heart is broken, it hurts to breathe, but I know it is what is best for you, my baby boy. So, little MaxiMoe, please remember that Mommy will always love you, and you will forever be part of me.

Your Mommy........Cami