Saturday, December 13, 2008

A Sad Day

I never got to meet Tara but I know she and her family are very special to my mom and her sister because I heard her talking about them all the time. Mom gave me an extra hug tonight and I knew she was sad. I heard her say something about a dog named Tara passing away.

Mom said that Tara and I were a lot alike. We both love our moms (her mom's name is Amy) and we both like soft toys that squish. We both had gray around our muzzles and we're both around the same age. I know my mom would be really sad if I left her unexpectedly like Tara had to leave her mom, but I know my mom knows I would wait for her at Rainbow Bridge and I hope that Tara's mom knows the same thing.




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 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...


Sad hugs and licks for Amy and her family tonight,
Callie

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hey.
I didn't know Amy or Tara, but we very recently lost a member of our family, so the loss and pain is still very fresh. My heart goes out to Amy and her family, I know it's very, very hard.
Danielle