Just this side of heaven is a place
called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that
has been especially close to some-one here, that
pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and
hills for all our special friends so they can run
and play together. There is plenty of food,
water, and sunshine and our friends are warm and
comfortable.
All the animals who have been ill and old are
restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt
or maimed are made whole and strong again, just
as we remember them in our dreams of days and
times gone by. The animals are happy and content,
except for one small thing; they each miss
someone very special to them, who had to be left
behind.
They all run and play together, but the day
comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the
distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager
body begins to quiver.
Suddenly, he begins to run from the group, flying
over the green grass, his legs carrying him
faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your
special friend finally meet, you cling together
in joyous reunion, never to be parted
again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your
hands again caress the beloved head, and you look
once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so
long gone from your life but never absent from
your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge
together...
-- Anon. --
Thank you W0IfDreamer, for the flower and the special banner are both lovely thoughts, and very much appreciated
My Friend.
