Ian & Wendy,
That is just terrible. It's so hard to lose a pet, I think because of the uneditted love that flows back and forth between us and them.
I’ve always liked the following and pass it on to my friends who lost their family member.
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 and water and sunshine,
and our friends are warm
and comfortable.
All the animals who have 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 begins
to quiver. Suddenly he begins
to run from the group, flying
over the green grass, his legs
carring him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and
when you and your special friend
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 together you and your
special friend cross the
Rainbow Bridge. -Author Unknown-
