Rainbow Bridge

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 that 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

Elvbend’s Wayfaring Stranger “Jordan”

(December 12, 2008—July 15, 2009)

Through a freak accident, puppy Jordan was taken from us far too soon, at just 7 months old.  We are devastated by her loss and miss her terribly.  So full of life, so innocent, and so beautiful, her death was tragic and meaningless.  While she was with us, she was the light of our lives.  We miss her so.  We can only thank our dear friends for their sympathy and support after Jordan passed—there are no words to express the comfort you gave us.

We hope that Jordan has found peace, and are grateful for the short time she enriched our lives.

God rest your soul, sweet Jordan. 

Amy & Jody Peterson

Northwestern IL, USA

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E-mail:  elvbend1@mchsi.com

Phone:  309-235-3727

Nemesis 1993-2009

 

Nemesis trained 5 litters of puppies to be cat-tolerant.  We miss her, but she lived a long and happy life.  We helped her to the Bridge in August, 2009.

 

 

 

Indiana Jones—mid 1990’s-2011

 

Indy went to the Rainbow Bridge in January, 2011. He was a stray that came to live with us in 1995.

I’m only a small puppy, not much do I know.
God holds onto my hand as I look down below.
I’m here with the Father in the most beautiful place
yet I can’t feel much joy when I see your sad face.

Your heart has been broken, I can see from up here
as you struggle along and you wipe every tear.
If I only had words I could send you today
that would tell you I’m home and I’m really okay.

Heaven is beautiful with sparkles and white wings,
and the angels are teaching me so many things.
I’ll grow and mature in this Heavenly land
while holding on tightly to my Father’s soft hand.

Then one day you’ll join me in this home in the skies.
Our joy will be full with no more goodbye’s.
So don’t grieve for me now but find peace in your soul,
and know God has finally made your little one whole.

Now, even if you can’t seem to understand why,
please know in your heart that our love didn’t die.
He tells me that just for a time we must wait
and then I can meet you at Heaven’s front gate!