Rainbow Bridge
"A pet's time on earth is far too short - especially for those that love them. We borrow them, really, just for awhile, and during these brief years, they are generous enough to give us all their love, every inch of their spirit and heart, until one day there is nothing left. When the time comes, and the road curves ahead to a place we cannot see, we give them one final gift and let them run on ahead - young and whole once more. 'Godspeed good friend,' we say, until our journey comes full circle and our paths cross again."
- Written by Crystal Ward Kent
Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been
especially close to someone here, that is where they go. 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 have been ill and old, are restored to health and vigor, and 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, and your hands 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....
