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Re: Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge
To all who have lost a furbaby to Rainbow Bridge...... You might need some tissues handy THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT RAINBOW BRIDGE T'was the night before Christmas, at Rainbow Bridge too. We Bridge kids were thinking as always of you. We'd seen how the holidays weren't bright this year, Heard you whisper so often, "I wish you were here!" We know how you wish you could just stay in bed And sleep through the holiday lying ahead, When all celebrate with their loved ones so near... Unless they have loved ones on this side this year. But we're no less alive here, on the other side. If you could just see us, you would've laughed and not cried. The dogs all in harness, pulling the sleigh. The cats all in Santa hats pointing the way. The pet birds all flying back over the rainbow, Bound homeward in spite of Earth's darkness and snow. All the pets that you've lost, pets for whom you've cried, Flying home on this Christmas to be by your side. If you feel warm fur brush you when no pet's around, Hear a soft bark or purr, just a ghost of a sound, We're trying to tell you we're visiting this way, And our visits, even rainbows, can be on any day. But for Christmas we have something special to do, A sleigh full of happy dream visits for you. On doggy, on kitty, on winged friend and ferret! The love that you lavished, we mean now to share it! We're fetching that love home, the way we once played, With the closeness we shared and the memories we made. Our Earth lives with you were too short for us, too, And on this Christmas Eve we have so much to do. So all through this night as you sleep in your beds, Sweet visions of fur babies dance in your heads. This one special night we can bring you Home for a while, Your true home in Heaven, where again you will smile. Over the rainbow you'll fly, for a short while this night, Hours that you'll be happy, hours that will feel right, Hours to cuddle and hug us, to run and to play, Before the return to Earth in our magic way. And when you awaken and face Christmas Day, We pray you'll remember your trip on our sleigh, But in case you forget, just remember our love. Remember us watching you, your angels above. Sending love wrapped in rainbows, shining and bright, Love that will guide you through the darkest night, Love found in each memory unwrapped through the year, Replacing dark sorrows with Christmas cheer. Leave the toys to St. Nick, we Bridge kids bring dreams, Sweet visits to remind you all is not as it seems When you look all around you with tired Earthly eyes. If you saw as we do, there'd be joy and surprise. There are fur angels waiting by those Christmas trees, Always there for you and hearing your pleas. We're never more than a thought away from your home, You're never forgotten, you're never alone. Nor are we alone here, with our Rainbow Bridge friends. We know only joy here, the celebrating never ends, And after our reunions with you Christmas Eve, We Bridge kids will party like you'd never believe. But we'll slip away often to be by your side. Sitting there watching you, eyes open wide, Praying you'll be able to catch a glimpse of us, too. But whether or not you see us - Merry Christmas to you!338Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Dixie Flyer wrote: Artist Lee Mitchelson was commissioned By Dr. Doug to paint Old Fella's portrait to be displayed as a memorial to him. The Portrait will be on display at the Burke County Public Library with a short biography of his life. What a beautiful painting as Lee has captured not only the image of Old Fella but also his spirit. The painting is absolutely beautiful!368Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Dixie Flyer wrote: I found the string of lights that was broken. I wonder now if Izzie didn't get shocked last night when the light socket broke on one of the lights. Izzie made it all the way to the top of the tree with Suzie standing on the floor acting like she has just treed a squirrel or a racoon. She was barking and carrying on as Izzie was clinging to the angel at the top of the tree. Maybe Izzie thought that lighted angel could somehow help? Getting Izzie down was a project in its self. But with a lot of help and some talking Izzie finally let go of the angel and I was able to get him down. I then put Suzie in time out for a while in her kennel cage. Suzie has brought a lot of life to the house, it hasn't been the same since she has been here. She is a lot of fun.. The cat up the tree clinging to the angel would have made some picture! Sounds like a scene from a Christmas movie! What a priceless memory! Merry Christmas.414Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dometic Refer Recall - Possible Fire Hazard -Update 2/13/07
I got here really late to this party, but unfortunately after checking the serial and model #s at recall we are a match. We have had no problems with the frige, but will be getting this taken care of right away. This will teach me to come over here more often and read! Thanks to those who posted all the info.468Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Hope I can see through tears to type this. I have kept my heart warmed by coming to this thead to keep up on the story of Old Fella and his family. I haven't read here in a while though, and today I was shocked and saddened to read of the loss of Levi. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the others suffering losses mentioned on this thread. If only tears and love could bring them back. God bless you for the wonderful man you are in loving these animals and gently helping the rest of us to remember they need our help. I am going to go hug my dog now.357Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Dixie Flyer, Our Standard Poodle can identify with Suzie and the bed zippers. When he was a youngster, any bed we gave him with a zipper underwent what I started to refer to as a zipper-ectomy the first chance he got. I finally decided no beds with zippers! I made him a bed that I can take apart and wash, but I do have to slip stitch the end back together each time it gets laundered. He has never torn it. He just turned 4 and he may be well past it and not bother a zipper at all, but I haven't decided to test that yet!220Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Dixie Flyer wrote: She sat and stared at the door the whole first day they left her. I felt as though she missed them and kept looking for them for a full year. When I see this happen it makes me thankful for the people who feel compassion for these animals and take them in and love them the rest of their days. Since I have been so envolved in rescue I have seen a lot I wish I hadn't. I have watched puppies that have been thrown out to starve. I have seen dogs that have been abused and left to die along side of the road. Then I have to watch as someone brings in a nine year old dog that they feel is too old for them or too costly to keep. I am so thankful that God has put me in a position to help and give these animals another chance. Old Fella has taught me a lot about taking in an older dog caring for him. The Love and trust I receive every day is priceless. just look at this picture, it says it all. Wow! What a picture! I hope my dog looks at me like that!182Views0likes0Comments
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