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 vigour, 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~ 

Stay With Me Until the End

 If it should be that I grow frail and weakAnd pain should wake me from my sleep,Then you must do what must be done,For this last battle can't be won. You will be sad, I'llunderstand,Butdon't let your grief then stay your hand,For this day more than all the rest,Your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years,What is to come will hold no fears,You wouldn't want me to suffer, so,When the time comes, please let me go. Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,Only stay with me, until the endAnd hold me firm and speak to meUntil my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agreeIt is a kindness you do to me Although my tail its last has wavedFrom pain and suffering I've been saved. Don't grieve that it must be youWho has to decide this thing to do,We've been so close - we two - these years,Don't let your heart hold any tears. ~Author Unknown~  

God's Garden Must Be Beautiful

 God saw you getting tired,When a cure was not to be.So He wrapped His arms around you,And whispered, "Come to Me". You didn't deserve what you went through,So He gave you rest.God's garden must be beautiful,He only picks the best. And when I saw you sleeping,So peaceful and free from pain,I could not wish you backTo suffer that again. ~ Author Unknown~ 

Don't Mourn for Me

 Friend, please don't mourn for me.I'm still here, though you don't see.I'm right by your side each night and day.and within your heart I long to stay.My body is gone but I'm always near.I'm everything you feel, see or hear.My spirit is free, but I'll never depart.as long as you keep me alive in yourheart.I'llnever wander out of your sight.I'm the brightest star on a summer night.I'll never be beyond your reachI'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.I'm the colourful leaves when fall comes aroundand the pure white snow that blankets the ground.I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,The clear cool water in a quiet pond.I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,The first warm raindrop that April will bring.I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.When you start thinking there's no one to love you,you can talk to me through the Lord above you.I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep.and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!  ~Author Unknown~  

Tribute To A Best Friend

 Sunlight streams through window paneunto a spot on the floor....then I remember,it's where you used to lie,but now you are no more.Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,and muted echoes sound....then I remember,It's where your paws would joyously abound.A voice is heard along the road,and up beyond the hill,then I remember it can't be yours....your golden voice is still.But I'll take that vacant spot of floorand empty muted halland lay them with the absent voiceand unused dish along the wall.I'll wrap thesetreasuredmemorialsin a blanket of my loveand keep them for my best frienduntil we meet above. ~Author Unknown~  

To Love Again

 Oh what unhappy twist of fateHas brought you homeless to my gate,The gate where once another stoodTo beg for shelter warmth and food? For from that day I ceased to beThe master of my destiny,While she, with purr and velvet pawBecame within my house the law. She scratched the furniture and shedAnd claimed the middle of my bed,She ruled in arrogance and prideAnd broke my heart the day she died. So if you really think, oh catI'd willingly relive all that,Because you come forlorn and thinWell don't just stand there - come on in! ~Author Unknown~  

What Cats Would Say to God

 And God asked the feline spiritAre you ready to come home?Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soulAnd, as a cat, you know I am most ableTo decide anything for myself. Are you coming then? asked God.Soon, replied the whiskered angelBut I must come slowlyFor my human friends are troubledFor you see, they need me, quite certainly. But don't they understand? asked GodThat 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 catFor I will whisper into their heartsThat I am always with themI just am....forever and ever and ever. Author Unknown