I meant to be blogging more than I have, but sadly life happens and I said 'sadly' because it seems like this year is one of the most emotional years I've had. We can't be happy all the time and these times it's all more sad than happy, but who knows, maybe it'll turn around and many good things are about to happen. I do hope so.
I've had to say quite a few of goodbyes this year. And these are always very tough. Along with that I just found out I will never see 'my' dogs again. I saw 'my' because I'm not the person taking care of them because I live halfway across the world. It saddens me that I have no influence on the decisions that have been made. I feel powerless with a forced understanding for why I will never see Rex or Maxie wag their tails again. If I only knew this the last time I saw them... A lot of 'maybes' and 'what ifs' which we all know leads nowhere than tiredness of the mind. Wouldn't it be great if we could go back in time to spend a some time with the loved ones who won't be here much longer or have already passed on?
Anyway I would like to end this message with a quote a former friend of mine once sent me when my other dog was euthanized:
The 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....
Author unknown...
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....
Author unknown...
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