I had Maddie cremated, because I wouldn't even consider putting her at a pet cemetary and the ground here is way too difficult to dig a decent hole. At some point, when I'm ready I plan on scattering her ashes over the bluebonnets. It's a been a year and a half since she died and I'm still not ready yet. I'm sure I will eventually. I like the thought of her being a part of something so beautiful.

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