In Memory
For beloved pets, gone now, who have given great joy.
Sophie...Punkin...Murphy...Riley...Phoebe...my heart smiles
when I think of you.
RAINBOW BRIDGE
Author Unknown
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone
here, they go 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 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 Rainbow Bridge together.
