The Rainbow Bridge

RAINBOW BRIDGE

 

 

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge  because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.

There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.

There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

Amen

 

The Blessing of the Animals

At Catholic churches, in the Fall Season, a friar with brown robe and white cord welcomes each animal with a special prayer. The Blessing is traditionally in remembrance  of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures.  No matter your faith,  the blessing reminds us that God created all life, and all life is precious to God. The Blessing is typically as follows:

“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.”

 

 

PEPINO THE BABY

Our precious little Pepino the Baby, waiting for us on The Rainbow Bridge, July 23, 2010

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   Bri, on the Rainbow Bridge, Mother's Day, 2003

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       Frisky has been on the Rainbow Bridge since 1982

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