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....
Author unknown...
1986 - 2009
She loved to travel with us in our motor home, and always thought that top bunk was hers, She will be missed so much.But she had one terrific long life, and she fought for every day she had left.
Sorry to hear you lost your cat. She looks a lot like our cat Lunette (so named because she is half black and half white like the moon.) I have cried buckets over lost pets. They creep into our hearts and make us love them.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tribute to TC. Seeing your love and passion all over this blog, I know that she really had a beautiful life. It must be a hard time now, especially for your hubby. You have my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolence for the loss of your beloved companion.
ReplyDeleteAwwah, God bless you and Nevada. I know this hurts more than words can say. I love the Rainbow Bridge.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you both. Judi
Awww Lilli I am so sorry. =( Big ((Hugs)).
ReplyDeleteOh Lilli!!!!! I'm SO VERY Sorry!! The story is Beautiful and SO True!!!
ReplyDeleteWe will Never be parted with our loved ones...furry or not...
((((((HUGHUGHUGS)))))))))
Sorry about the loss of TC. We love our critters but they just don't live long enough.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry. My heart is breaking for you. TC had a beautiful long life, thanks to you.
ReplyDeleteRIP TC
The "Rainbow Bridge" always brings tears to my eyes. I am so very sorry to hear that you have had to say a final goodbye to your TC.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful - Heartfelt Post.
ReplyDeleteTouching tribute!
ReplyDeleteIt is painful to loose a pet. I am so sorry.
You touched my heart this morning. I am sorry! May she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteOh.... really I am sooooo sorry. This is indeed a sad time.... Great big hugs to you all♥♥♥ Know how sorry I am for your loss of a wonderful little friend...
ReplyDeleteYour words and pictures speak volumes of the love you shared with TC
ReplyDeletethe loss of a pet is like losing a child, my thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteGill in Canada
Ooooh. I'm so sorry. There's always so many good memories with our critters. I had a Siamese that went to Rainbow Ridge more that 10 years ago, and yet every now and then I swear I hear his very distinctive meeeyowl.
ReplyDeleteOh Lilli! I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved TC. Here a prayer that I copied...I don't remember from where or who the author is...
ReplyDeleteAnd God asked the feline spirit
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself.
Are you coming then? asked God.
Soon, replied the whiskered angel
But I must come slowly
For my human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.
But don't they understand? asked God
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are intertwined. For all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is....forever and ever and ever.
Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.
Twenty three years proves what a great mum you are. I'm sure you're feeling quite a loss. Take care.
ReplyDeleteAwww, Lilli, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your beloved TC. As you know, I've experienced this loss recently and it breaks my heart whenever I read about someone losing their fur family. great big hugs and purrs.
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