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....
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Rainbow Bridge Memorials
Remember, Heaven would not Heaven be, unless my babies are there to welcome me!
Some come into our lives and go quickly. They move our souls to dance. They awaken us to understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Our pets make the earth a more beautiful place to be. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave pawprints in our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.
My Prayer For Those Who Grieve
I asked the Lord to bless you As I prayed for you today To guide you and protect you As you go along your way.... His love is always with you His promises are true, And when we give Him all our cares You know He will see us through So when the road you're traveling on Seems difficult at best Just remember I'm here praying And God will do the rest.
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When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little-- but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared; Miss me-- but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take, And each must go alone. It's all part of the Master's plan-- A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me-- but let me go.
Please sign the Rainbow Bridge Tribute Guest Book. Use the guest book to leave your own very special tribute to a loved one who has gone on to the Rainbow Bridge.
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