Notes From Rainbow Bridge
by Beth Szillagyi
EXCERPT
Rainbow Bridge
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 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 that were 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 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.
