Our four-legged fishing parter put down (NF)

[DebS]

Rich, Hope that no-one thinks that posting this poem is too dumb, but we're living on borrowed time right now with our 13 yr old Golden due to a large tumour on her lower jaw & when I get really depressed about losing her, I read this poem. It'd be nice if we really were re-united after we're gone (I know, it's pretty naive, but sometimes you need to believe in fairy tales to get through the tough things).

DebS

 

Rainbow Bridge

 

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 who 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....

[Rich Clemens]

One can only hope Deb. Nice read.

[Casey123]

Rich,

Sorry for your loss.