There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.
Whenever a beloved horse passes from this realm, they all go to this very special valley. There is always thick lush green grass pastures with tall grasses dancing in a soft breeze. There's crystal clear blue sparkling waters, running in rivers, waterfalls and streams. Warm spring weather with a soft gentle breeze. The old and frail animals are young again. Those that had been injured or maimed are made whole again. They romp and play all day.
There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special people who loved them here on Earth. So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! Nostrils flared, ears up! Sparkling eyes, from the intent gaze, as this one looks onward toward the bridge! And then, suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you wrap your arms around your special friend's neck, tangle your fingers within the locks of hair in the flowing mane, your friend arches that graceful neck and bows low the noble head, in order to be able to reach down in your arm's embrace. You look into those big knowing and loving eyes, and your own lashes are covered in a vale of happy tears.
You are at long last, together again, and together you cross over the Rainbow Bridge ... never to be separated again..
Modified for Horses- 2002 by D.Enise.
4 comments:
Jo,
I think I'm doing fine - then I read your thoughts and I can't help but start all over again. I feel so badly but we should really be feeling good - he's no longer confused and confined. He's no longer wishing he could go check out the cat or the bunny - he can do it. I KNOW that's how I should feel - I'm just not ready yet I guess -
Thanks for posting - it's good to share and talk - it helps
Love,
Cindy
That is so beautiful. We are all going to need alot of time to accept the loss of this hero. Thanks for loving him.
It is such a comfort knowing there is a special place for our loving animals. The pain of losing one is so intense that many times the only thing we can think of is the emptiness and incredible hurt of knowing they are not with you any more. Maybe our own animals have never done anything except love us, and missing that special love is a terrible pain to live with. But we can cherish the memories we had with them, and know that they are not in any pain, yet playing with the others and making new friends, and keeping up with old ones.
THANK YOU JO FOR THAT, IT'S BEEN SUCH A DIFFICULT WEEK. I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE THIS HARD, THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. I POSTED EARLIER IN THE WEEK THAT I NEVER GOT TO PET OR HUG BARBARO, I KNOW ONE DAY I WILL GET TO DO THAT.
LOVE YOU,
CHERYL
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