The Rainbow Bridge

Today I took a trip to the Rainbow Bridge, Its beautiful here, the grass is green and the flowers are blooming, there are lots of things to smell. There are lots of dogs to play with, and tons of stuffies to destroy! My legs dont hurt anymore, and I can run as fast as when I was a pup, I wish Mom were here to see me, but she said she couldnt follow, not just yet anyway...I can still hear her "I love you's" and smell her on the breeze so I know she's not too far. I didnt really want to go, but Mom said it was for the best, and I trust what she says, Mom knows best, and its nice to be able to look after her and not be in pain. I'll enjoy my endless days at the Bridge, waiting for her to come get me, that we may spend Eternity together again.

--Bruno

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 of 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 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 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.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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Its been a busy couple of weeks. Moms sister in law came to visit and that has made Mom very happy. Thats why she was so busy cleaning the house before, so it would be nice when her in laws were here.

Mom, Dad and Boy had a good Thanksgiving, and got lots of yummy leftovers sent home for us dogs, so we had a good one too.

Mom has been spending a lot more time out of the house lately with her sister-in-law which has been good for her I think, though I do miss her a lot when she is gone, and sometimes I get into trouble when she is gone. I just get bored sometimes, or I want to make the house look special for when Mom comes home, though she isnt always as happy about it as I want her to be. Thats okay though. She never gets too mad.

Mom has been getting anxious the past few days though. She says her sister has to leave soon, and she is worried that things will get bad again (she hasnt been seeing as many scary things lately since her sister has been here, and has been sleeping better too). Mom says she is going in to see a new kind of doctor this week, that will maybe be able to help her with all her anxiety and stress. I hope so, I want my momma to be happy, though I can tell that the thought of going to another new doctor is making her anxiety worse, so I have been demanding lots of attention from her to keep her mind off things.

Boy is getting excited for Christmas and has been watching lots of Christmas movies. He says if I'm not careful they are going to dress me up like a reindeer with a red nose. I hope not, I dont like being dressed up, but if it will make mom happy I'd do it, at least for a minute. Then when they turn their backs, I'll tear it up like I do every costume they put me in. I do like the tree inside the house with all the pretty lights though, I like to sit on the couch and stare at it. Why dont we have trees inside all the time?