For anyone who's unfamiliar with the story of The Rainbow Bridge, I thought
I'd upload this wonderful story again.  And for all those who know it well,
here's another chance to have good, cleansing cry.  To anyone who's ever
lost a much-loved pet, it's a message of hope.
 
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Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge.  When an
animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to
the 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 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
begins to quiver.  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 the Rainbow Bridge together...
 
(Author Unknown)
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Barbara, Scamper, and Faerie
[Posted in FML issue 1578]