A Very Special Thank You
Yesterday my very good blogging friend The Anchoress read about the death of our precious Silky and wrote a post called All Dogs Go to Heaven, asking pet lovers to come over and commiserate.
You all have been wonderful in your comments and some of you are suffering the recent loss of a beloved pet.
I received private emails from the Anchoress and I value them as I value any she sends me. She is one of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure of communicating with.
In honor of all who have lost their beloved pets I offer you this poem:
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….
Author unknown…
I’m like Truman who says dogs don’t have souls and I’m also like him and the Anchoress who believe our pets will be with us in Heaven.
After all, if God knows it will make us even happier He’ll have our loving pets by our side for all eternity.
Written by ~J~
Gayle Miller Says:
October 1st, 2007 at 10:51 amVisit Gayle Miller
Sadly, I am posting on the same topic today. My absolute best friend in the entire world, my temporary roommate Linda, had to put her beloved little girl Gigi to sleep on Saturday. We had to hold onto each other when it was done because I think I may have loved Gigi nearly as much - and for nearly 18 years.
They are the critters who give our daily lives texture and meaning and sometimes, our only bit of fun. Certainly my little Tim, the bluepoint Siamese who loves dogs, is a bright spot for both of us right now. His nickname is Froot Loop - I think that says it all. Tim has his pit bull Zeus and all is right with the world. My other cat Sam thinks we are ALL nuts and wants no part of any of it. He’s just marking time until Friday when he and I move to the new house. Timmy will follow later - Linda needs him right now - a lot. She needs “silly” right now more than I do.
And if my pantheon of beloved animals aren’t there, I don’t want to go, thank you so much!
~J~ Says:
October 1st, 2007 at 2:03 pmVisit ~J~
My heartfelt sympathies to you and to Linda, Gayle. I posted on your blog.