THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
"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 pet goes to "The Rainbow Bridge."
There are meadows and hills for our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food and water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable
All the animals who had been ill or 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 gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;
they 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.
Their bright eyes are intent; their eager body quivers,
suddenly they begin to run from the group, flying over green grass,
their legs carrying them faster and faster.
You have been spotted and when you and your friend finally meet,
you cling to each other 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 "The Rainbow Bridge" together....
Author Unknown
