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 who 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....

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Posted By Anonymous on 02/08/2008

In Loving Memory of Bandit
 
I miss your little overbite
I miss how it always looked like you were smiling
I thought it was cute how you always ran around with one of the kids stuffed animals in your little mouth even when they were bigger than your little body
I loved how you would jump up in my lap and just nudge all over my face and rub your cheeks on mine
when i wouldn't pet you, you would push you little head under my hand until I pet you.
even though i would get upset at you, i loved it when you would climb under the covers and nip on my legs or toes
i thought it was cute when you would lick daddies face all over in the morning to wake him up
how you would lick my cheek then lay on my chest.
i loved how you would just jump up and start giving kisses for no reason but because you wanted to
i thought is was cute how you always kissed at Alex when ever he would get close to you. He does love you and I know you love him, he's just Alex. ;o)
I will miss you my friend.  When Grammy and I went to Table Mtn Animal Shelter and we held a couple kiites then we saw you and Grammy held you for a minute and handed you to me an the first thing you did was nudged my cheek and my face and I fell in love with you, you were so small and you never did get any bigger really.  When we brought you home i was so excited and the kids got home and they were yelling and screaming.  You were so cute up against Midnight.;o) that big black blob of ours. ;o)  He would go up to you and you even though you were small you stood your ground.  At the shelter they told us you had been abused, but that would never happen to you in our home. We love you with all our hearts.  You played well with midnight and chaos, you all three would often lay all together in our room or in Nikki's room al snuggly.  You and midnight would give each other baths, it was so cute.  I miss you.  When we had to take you to the vet on the 3rd you were in so much pain and the vet said there was nothing we could do for you so to make it so you would not suffer anymore we had to put you to sleep.  somehow there was a blood clot that broke away and paralyed your hind legs, OH you cried and cried in pain.  Daddy went and bought you a beautiful pine box with the world on it so you could go anywhere you wanted.  we wrapped you in a pink blanket, Nikki said that you didn't like pink but it was soft and cuddly, i put some pictures of the kids in and niiki out in your white bear you would carry around and alex put in your green alligator you tried to drag around then i had daddy lay a beautiful poem of God and Heaven and where you are now romping around outside...oh yeah you get to at least be outside now our Pretty Bandit.  To much could have happened had you gone outside at home so we had to keep you all in.
  
 

Posted By Danielle on 02/17/2008

3/15/08

Hi pretty Bandit.  I miss you very much.  When it gets warmer out we are going to mask off your grave with some really nice fencing, so it will not be bothered.  We have put some flowers on it when daddy made it.  Nikki can feel you jump on her bed still, it makes her happy because she know you are still with us.  I love you pretty bandit. mommy

Posted By Danielle on 03/15/2008

Hi Pretty Bandit-

I miss you everyday.  Not a day goes by that I don't look outside to see your little grave or think about you.  We all miss you so much and sometimes zi find myself calling the other cats by your name.  I hope youare having fun in Heaven and that the Angels and God are taking care of you.  I love you my friend. Love Mom

Posted By Danielle on 03/31/2008

My dearest Bandit-

Today is May 1st. It is hard to believe is has been almost 3 months since we lost you.  We all miss you so much and we still find ourselves calling for you or calling the other cats you name.  I marked off your little grave with some sticks and rope.  Daddy is making you a headstone, so Iam excited about that.  There sure are a lot of pretty flowers blooming by you spot, it makes it pretty out there. It is cold and snowy today so the flowers may be droopy but they will come back.  I can still see you romping in the backyard through the grass. ;o)  I miss you baby. I love you and I know God is taking care of you. Love mom.

Posted By Danielle on 05/01/2008

My Bandit Baby-

We miss you. We have gotten the materials to make your head stone, so daddy is going to get it done.  Nikki got a new kitten. Her name is Twizted. She is an honery little thing.  She is kind of a tabby kitten, very playful. She tried to beat up on the older kitties. They let her do that for a while and then when they have had enough, they let her know.  I think she would have given you a run for your money. ;o)  i love you baby. Till we chat again, Mom

Posted By Anonymous on 08/18/2008

Hi my Bandit Baby, It is Christmas time and i am missing you more than ever. Last year at this time you were trying to knock the Chirstmas tree down ;O) Daddy made you a beautiful headstone with your name on it, it is very pretty. We have two new members in our family. Candy and Twiztid, Candy is 2 and black and white like you were and Twiztid is 1 and is a tabby with many colors, Chaos and midnight are doing ok. Midnight is getting old and he has a hard time going up and down the stairs. I am afraid for him sometimes, Chaos is chaos..not real fond of the baby kitten but he plays with her alot, candy and the baby dont get along to well they are getting better though, Twiztid loves daddys hair and climbs all around his neck and through his hair, it is cute. right now they have a little cold and sneeze and sneeze it is cute, we are keeping an eye on them though. They arent as loving as you werem but that is what made you..you. We wish you were here to celebrate with us again but you are in our hearts and our thoughts. I love you baby Bandit. Forever and ever...mommy 12/21/08

Posted By Danielle on 12/21/2008

My pretty Bandit....Hi Baby....I was just stopping by to say hi..I miss you...I found some pictures of you today and wanted to stop by and just visit for a bit.  daddy has planted some pretty purple Iris's next to your special spot.  The flowers are really growin around it too.  Things are going well with us.  We just keep on plugging away.  I know you are in heaven with Starlight having fun, running through the fields together while the Angels watch.  We miss you Bandit.  I love you Baby......Love mommy....;O)

Posted By Danielle on 09/05/2010