 Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies
that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of 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 that had 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 quivers. 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 Rainbow Bridge together....
My Best Friend Forever
I know that it must be different
Now
that Im no longer here.
I realize how much I was loved
And how all of you did care.
I know it will be hard at
first
When you look around for me.
Expecting to find me in my bed
Or beside my favorite tree
Someday you will
begin to see,
Although it'll take some time,
The happy times you shared with me,
The memories are yours and mine.
Ill
remember you, my family,
And how much you meant to me.
So please dont grieve and dont be sad,
It was just my time
to leave.
"I stood beside your bed last night"
I stood beside your bed last night,
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep
I whined to you softly as you brushed
away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well I'm fine I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched
you pour your tea,
you were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the marsh today.
Your legs were getting sore.
I longed to make just one retrieve, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave
today. You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that Im not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house,
as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked so very tired,
and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near
you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think
you knew.
In the stillness of that evening, I was close to you.
The day is over, I smile and watch you yawning.
And
say "goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll
rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to
see.
Be patient, live your journey out, then come home to be with me.
Author Unknown
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