Evelyn - or somebody

[hensylee]

I need a copy of The Caring Bridge - my cousin lost his dog this morning. My cousin is very, very ill - heart, diabetes, copd, chf, etc. He is 60 something and this was his only companion. I want to send The Caring Bridge to him. Thanks

 

[Mike]

rainbow bridge

rainbow bridge

I think this what you're talking about:

http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm

Diana

 

[EVELYN]

Hens

This isn't the rainbow bridge, but I send it often to people who have lost their furbabies:

AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
When I woke this morning I felt very odd
I don't know why but I felt close to God
The sun was shining, the birds were singing
The music was soft, the bells were ringing
And puppies were romping at play
What a pleasant start to a wonderful day

I remember lying down to take a nap
I remember I had my head in her lap
I remember the sad look in her eye
I remember I had never seen her cry
I remember I wanted to ask her why
I remember hearing her say "Good Bye"

I wanted to say don't cry for me
I wanted to say just remember me
I wanted to say I remember the toys
I wanted to say I remember the joys
I wanted to say I remember your touch
I wanted to say I loved you so much

I wanted to say what an angel you've been
For showing me the way to him
When I woke up I knew there would be no pain
When I woke up I knew I could play in the rain
You've taken care of me all my life
You've guarded me from trouble and strife

You've been with me through good and bad
You've always stopped me from being sad
You've given me treats and given me care
You told me what to expect when I got there
So please don't cry wipe the tears from your eye
I'll look down upon you with a woof and a sigh

I'll gather my courage and march up to God
I'll ask him when you get there to give you a nod
For you were my master you were my friend
And I'll be waiting for you at the rainbows end.

~ Dr. Kal Kalnasy ~


Hope it helps at least a little bit....
Ev

 

[Yaps]

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...

 

[hensylee]

thank you all so very much. My cousin is bereft and this may help him some. I love these poems - they say so much and are comforting.

 

[Mary]

I know it might sound odd, but the crazy iguana we've had for the last ten years died yesterday morning, and I've been a little sad thinking about it.

We chose to tell our dear granddaughter, who loves each and everyone of God's creatures--including worms, that he ran away to look for his friends.
She still cried and cried. When she stays at our house, she shares the room with him, so he had been part of her life for almost four years.

I'm sure your cousin is devastated, Ann, and I will keep him in my prayers as he tries to cope with this loss.