"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 and 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 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. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away 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..."
(~Anonymous)
"THE SPIRIT OF A DOG"
I was standing on a hillside In a field of blowing wheat,
And the spirit of a dog, was lying at my feet.
He looked at me with kind dark eyes, ancient wisdom shining through,
In the essence of his being, I saw the love there too.
His mind did lock upon my heart, as I stood there on that day,
And he told me of this story, about a place so far away.
As I stood upon that hillside, in a field of blowing wheat,
In a twinkling of a second, His spirit led my feet.
His tale did put my heart at ease, all my fears did fade away
About what lay ahead of me, on another distant day.
"I live among God's creatures now, in the heavens of your mind,
So do not grieve for me, my friend, as I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbow's hue, my leash is a shooting star.
My boundaries are the Milky Way, where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here, for I am not confined,
But I'm free to roam God's heavens, among the Doggy kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud, gentle breezes rocking me,
And dream the dreams of earthlings, and how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats, and tennis balls abound,
And milk bones line the walkways, just waiting to be found.
There even is a ring set up, the grass all lush and green,
And everyone who gaits around, becomes the Best of Breed.
For we're all winners in this place, we have no faults, you see,
And God passes out those ribbons, tto each one, even me.
I drink from waters laced with gold, my world a beauty to behold,
And wise old dogs do form my pride, to amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in angel's arms, Her wings protecting me,
And moonbeams dance about us, as stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent, and you stand at Heaven's gate,
Have no fear of loneliness-- For here, you know, I wait".
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Thank You, Saint Francis, For prayers answered...
