For Ian, Amy & Dave,
 
THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
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.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.  There is always food
and water and warm spring weather.  The old and frail animals are young
again.  Those who are maimed are made whole again.  They play all day with
each other.
There is only one thing missing.  They are not with their special person who
loved them on earth.  So, each day they run and play until the day comes when
one suddenly stops playing and looks up!  The nose twitches!  The ears are
up!  The eyes are staring!  And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen, and when you are your special friend meet, you take him
or her in your arms and embrace.  Your face is kissed again and again and
again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.  Then you
cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
Ian will wait for you, as I know my Spaz is waiting for me.
Marilyn
[Posted in FML issue 1085]