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, someone who was 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 breaks from the group, flying over the green
grass, 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 those trusting
eyes, so long gone from your life,
but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow
Bridge together...
By Paul C. Dahm
