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For Baxter the Brave Boxer
Jun 23, 2008 | 5:58 PM
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RAINBOW BRIDGE POEM
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Just this side of Heaven, before the Pearly Gates
Is a sunny meadow where your pets can rest and wait.
It's where the slanting sunshine meets the highest clouds,
A floating bridge of rainbows, so far above the ground.

This is where we wait for you, if we have gone before,
Just out of sight of mortals, just outside heaven's door;
Here we play in sunshine, frolic free from age or pain,
And anticipate the joyful time when we will meet again.

Every pet that's lived on Earth can bide his time, can wait,
For that special person to come walking to the Rainbow Gates,
And everyone who's loved a pet will find them safely here,
Frolicking on Rainbow Bridge till your own time draws near.

One day there comes a feeling, a trembling in the air,
And then we know it's time to run and come to meet you there,
Faster and faster on that day, across Rainbow Bridge we'll run,
To meet the humans we love best, come walking in the sun.

Alas my friend you cannot pass across Rainbow Bridge with me,
But when your time for glory comes, waiting for you I'll be -
Then together we will walk upon a path of glittering light,
No more to suffer, nor to part, but to live forever side by side.

Every pet that's lived on Earth can bide his time and wait
Until together with his person he goes through those Pearly Gates,
And everyone who's loved a pet, you'll find them waiting here,
Safe and sound on Rainbow Bridge till your own time draws near

 

 

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FloydFreak read my blog view my photos
Jun 23, 2008 | 6:41 PM

My sympathies, RL.

Sunday marked three years since the death of our Rhodesian ridgeback, Belle. Taking her to the vet's that day was positively one of the most trying experiences of my life. At the time, they had just started construction on our house so we brought Belle out to the country and buried her in front of the house beneath a row of pines. This was five months before we moved in. Every year on the anniversary, I stop and buy flowers for her grave.

Very sad, indeed.

Have you read the piece by Erica Jong entitled "Woman's Best Friend"? If you have not, I recommend it highly. As Ms. Jong states in her piece (and I paraphrase), a new pet does not "replace" one that has been lost. It merely expands your heart with a space for the new pet to occupy.

Peace be with you.
RandyLoo read my blog view my photos
Jun 23, 2008 | 8:56 PM

Thanks FF, but it wasnt my boxer. It was the boxer that died from gunshot wounds when he was trying to defend his owner from a home burglary. That is loyalty beyond belief.
I often wondered if my boxer would defend me like that...I think I have my answer.
I just adopted another cutie from the Hills Co animal svcs. I adopted a 9 month old puggle. It is part beagle and part pug. Cutest darn thing but he is bouncing off the walls. I think he has attention deficit disorder.
DEOP read my blog view my photos
Jun 24, 2008 | 5:39 AM

Thanks RandyLoo. People that aren't pet lovers can't understand something like this.
MoonOwl read my blog view my photos
Jun 25, 2008 | 7:47 PM

What a brave furbaby!

RandyLoo, that's a beautiful picture to go w/the poem.
michelled read my blog view my photos
Jun 26, 2008 | 2:34 PM

Pets are wonderful. I miss my dog and plan to adpot one in the future.

They brought a beautiful Golden mix named Gracie around as a therapy dog, it did my heart good to pet her.
My_Louie read my blog
Jun 27, 2008 | 6:49 PM

I can't say much I'm crying.
My_Louie read my blog
Jun 27, 2008 | 6:58 PM

Randyloo I'm counting on it thanks.
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Grew up in the good ol' 50's and 60's. I am opininated, sappy, sentimental and love my Country..but hate where it is headed (socialists scare the bejeebers out of me). I want to retire but can't afford to do so. Love the outdoors. Believe in right to carry arms for protection and sports. Married to a wonderful guy that knows the way to my heart is buying me a load of potting soil from the rock and gravel man.

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