I read this beautiful writing several times and decided to share it with all of you... I have no idea of the author or where it began but I do know it touches my heart each and every time I read it...I have added a bit of my own words and feelings...Enjoy.

Just this side of Heaven is a place called RAINBOW BRIDGE....When an animal passes away who has been especially close to a human on earth, the pet goes to the RAINBOW BRIDGE.

There are meadows, hills and beautiful trees for all of our special friends so they can run and play and fly til their hearts content. There is plenty of food, water, sunshine and toys. Our little buddies are warm, safe and comfortable.

All of the animals who were ill and old are restored to vigor and health...Thos who were in pain, maimed or hurt are made whole and pain free again. They are just as we remember them in our dreams and memories. Our animals are happy and content and want for nothing...nothing except for one small thing...they each miss someone who was very, very special to them..someone who they had to leave behind.

As they all are running and playing...flying free in the sun...one will suddenly stop and gaze into the distance...Their bright eyes are intent and their eager body begins to quiver...Are those tears in their eyes? Suddenly, they begin to run from the group, flying over the green grass as fast as they can. They have spotted YOU, their special person.  You cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again...

Happy kisses and loving hugs are shared as you once again look into those trusting eyes of your pet...so long gone from your life but never gone from your heart...and as you hold tightly on to each other, you peacefully cross the RAINBOW BRIDGE... together.....

anne