I saw Tilly toddling along side of Meeko in the distant fields today and I was reminded of the day that Tilly showed up here at Rainbow Bridge. It was very warm that day, and the lillies were still in bloom. I suddenly I felt something very warm in the air, and I knew it was time for Tilly to arrive. I watched her walk across the soft, worn planks of the bridge and take her first steps on the grass. I introduced myself to the little sable girl, and made sure she was fully aware of where she was. She didn't seem surprised at all. I was relieved that this was such a nice transition for her. The first thing she said was how warm she was again. And how revived she felt. Meeko walked out of the heather, and I watched a little light appear in her eyes. They nuzzled each other, and then tousled about a little. I interrupted them by asking Meeko if he'd help show her the sites. But Tilly asked about her parents, so I comforted her instantly. Time here is not measured as it is on Earth. It's well, timeless here. What feels like 1 second, one minute here, might be a hundred on earth. It varies. This little one will see her beloved family in no time. By the time she has seen the sights, taken care of things up here, and found new friends, then her family will have joined her here and taken her into their arms once again. She is everywhere, but is here. I told her that she is in the wind that touches her parents cheeks. She is in the sound of skies. She is in the light of the stars, and she is in their dreams and thoughts every single day. She is part of everything. Literally. And best yet, she is at peace. She is enjoying what is closest to her heart. Soup. Snacks that she could not longer eat before. Soft sleep sacks, high hammocks, puffy clouds. She is enjoying new experiences as well as recaptured ones. Funny toys, rice boxes, chasing tricky mice in the meadow. Something of comical note. Poor Meeko. Meeko who now has to wear a freshly shined halo, groomed wings, and walk around with squeaky ears. Tilly occasionally tackles him to purposefully dirty him ... just so she can start all over ... again. Sandee [Posted in FML issue 4982]