The Rainbow Bridge

Stairway to Heaven by Jim Warren

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.......

Author Unknown

 



 Visit some of the babies that are waiting at the Rainbow Bridge here.

If you would like me to add your baby's photo to my Rainbow Bridge site e-mail me a photo and let me know what you want written about your baby.
 


Every year a good friend of mine publishes a Rainbow Bridge Calendar to remember our babies that are waiting for us, the proceeds of this calendar go to animal rescue.  If you are interested in supporting this cause here is a link to her website so you can purchase one of these touching calendars. Rainbow Bridge Memorial Calendar

 


You might also want to read this wonderful poem that was written in memory of the victims of the Sept 11 2001 tragedies.



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