RE: Rainbow Bridge
This is for a cat named Darwin I read about in the newspaper. He was beaten to death by his owner's boyfriend for nipping him on the thumb. The story is horrible, and I was deeply disturbed by it. I send love and peace to this sweet kitty.
Intrestingly, Darwin was the exact color and breed of cat as Tiffany, my cat whom this post is also for.
Tiffany, my girl, I love you. You were a mystery. Thank you for all you gave me and my family. I remember you napping in the sun. I wish you all the naps in the sun your heart desires.
Love,
Elizabeth
RE: Rainbow Bridge
Spiriteagle had to say goodbye to his old friend Cody today...she had a tumor in her spleen and two in her liver...
As part of the family she will be missed greatly, but in our hearts I know she will always be with us...but with Simon the most, he cherished her...
Cody, my friend...be happy at Rainbow Bridge...I am sure Sunny (my dog) was there waiting to greet you like an old friend...and so would Pepper have been...you are at peace and shall always be alive in our hearts.
luv & peace
x
RE: Rainbow Bridge
THE RESCUE RAINBOW BRIDGE
Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All of the recent arrivals had no idea what to think, as they had never experienced a day like this before. But the animals that had been waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was going on and started to gather at the pathway leading to The Bridge to watch.
It wasn't long before an elderly cat came into view, head hung low and tail dragging. The other animals, the ones who had been there for a while, knew what his story was right away, for they had seen this happen far too often. He approached slowly, obviously in great emotional pain, but with no sign of injury or illness. Unlike all of the other animals waiting at The Bridge, this animal had not been restored to youth and made healthy and vigorous again. As he walked toward The Bridge, he watched all of the other animals watching him.
He knew he was out of place here and the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But, alas, as he approached The Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who apologized, but told him that he would not be able to pass. Only those who were with their people could pass over Rainbow Bridge.
With no place else to turn to, the elderly cat turned towards the fields before The Bridge and saw a group of other cats like him, also elderly and infirm. They weren't playing, but rather simply lying on the green grass, forlornly staring out at the pathway leading to The Bridge. And so, he took his place among them, watching the pathway and waiting.
One of the newest arrivals at The Bridge didn't understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the animals that had been there for a while to explain it to him. You see, that poor animal was a rescue. He was turned in to rescue just as you see him now, an older cat with his fur graying and his eyes clouding. He never made it out of rescue and passed on with only the love of his rescuer to comfort him as he left his earthly existence. Because he had no family to give his love to, he has no one to escort him across The Bridge.
The first cat thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?"
As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the gloom lifted. Approaching The Bridge could be seen a single person and among the older animals, a whole group was suddenly bathed in a golden light and they were all young and healthy again, just as they were in the prime of life.
"Watch, and see" said the second feline. A second group of animals from those waiting came to the pathway and bowed low as the person neared. At each bowed head, the person offered a pat on the head or! a scratch behind the ears. The newly restored animals fell into line and followed him towards The Bridge. They all crossed The Bridge together.
"What happened?"
"That was a rescuer." The animals you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of his work. They will cross when their new families arrive. Those you saw restored were those who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are allowed to perform one, final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort all those poor animals that they couldn't place on earth, cross The Rainbow Bridge.
"I think I like rescuers," said the first animal.
"So does God," was the reply.
RE: Rainbow Bridge
Dear Doogle
Thank you ... and yes, I have tears in my eyes.
Would like to think my baby is waiting for me. BP dies 31/03/01 she was 18 years old and had walk in on me and my family. I still love her and miss her so terribly (I am now crying) her ashes are spinkled under an Millenium oak we grew from a seed, its a nice place to go to think.
She was there when I needed her, I just wish she was here now.
xx
RE: Rainbow Bridge
For Phoebe my gorgeous little hamster who passed away yesterday.
Love you babe!
XF x