 Barked: Wed Jan 9, '08 9:56am PST | |
 | |  | | 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
My Dear Roxy:
You came into our lives on Valentines Day 2007; no other day could have suited you better. You were full of love and brought so much joy to our family.
As soon as we brought you to our home, we looked at you and knew that you could tell...I am home.
From day one you fit right in. You played with your brothers, showed everyone your attitude, made yourself comfy on our bed and knew that you were our little princess.
You loved chasing your brothers, going for rides in the car, getting your favorite chicken treats, having your ears rubbed and playing with your favorite basketball.
On Easter Sunday we took you and your brothers to the beach for the first time and you had a blast. Your daddy and I loved watching you run around in the sand, laying in the sun, and trying to figure out of the ocean was dangerous or not.
For 4th of July you came with us to Monterey for our family tradition and walked around, looked at all the people and were not that impressed by the fireworks.
You were our only dog that actually liked...loved water. I loved having you in the backyard with me when I would water the plants and you would make your own games up of how you could "catch" the water.
Your daddy and I were teaching you how to play frisbee and you were getting the hang of it. Just a little more practice and you would have been pro.
I loved how you would greet us when we came home...by jumping all over us and giving us your famous Roxy kisses. I loved how you would wiggle your butt when you were excited and toss your head from side to side when trying to figure something out. I loved how you slept like a little person; almost spooning me. I loved waking up in the morning, rolling over and seeing your beautiful face sharing the pillow with me. I loved how you would lay on my feet under my desk when I was working and keep me company.
I loved you...still love you and will miss you forever. I will miss your zest for life and living everyday to the fullest.
You were our little Rock Star that lit up our life.
Unfortunaly god had other plans for you. You gave a great fight and knew that as long as you were willing, we were there to fight for you. You went thru so much at a young age but held on and kept a brave face.
You were able to recover from 2 back surgeries and started walking again which some thought may never happen. We were able to take you to the beach again where you once again had a blast with your brothers chasing your favorite squeeky basketball.
You were able to have a big plate of turkey and corn on Thanksgiving, open your presents on Christmas, and ring in the new year with your family that loved you. And you even got to accompany me on my travels for work and I loved having you there with me; by my side.
On January 4th I could tell you were not doing well. I had a mommy to daughter talk with you and let you know that if you still had fight in you, we would fight to the death, but if you were tired...that was ok.
You came to work with me on the 5th and after my meeting; I knew you were tired. I rushed you to the hospital where I was given the bad news that my little Rock Star wasn't looking all so hot. I cut my day short and brought you home where I tried to make you as comfortable as possible. I put you on the sofa next to me and put my bathrobe that you liked so much over you to keep you warm. You slept for about an hour then got up like you had to go outside. I picked you up, put you outside, you did your thing and walked back in and walked to your water bowl. You took a couple of gulps but then started to get weak. I scooped you up, put you back on the sofa, you layed down and within a minute...you were gone. I didn't know what to do. I was glad that it was peaceful and that I was by your side petting you, rubbing you ears and telling you how much I loved you and the immense joy you had brought to our lives. I hoped you were in a place where you went back to your bouncy happy self and were running, boxing and shaking your butt. I hope you knew how much I and your daddy and brothers loved you and I hope that the year you were on this earth was the best year you could have had. You have taught me how to live life and not bet on the "some"days. Some day may never come and you have to do what makes you happy NOW.
I had heard of the Rainbow Bridge where dogs go and on the day you passed, there was the most beautiful, bright rainbow that your daddy had ever seen. He took a picture of it and we now know that this was your rainbow.
We love you baby girl and you will always be our Rock Star! We know that you will be our Angel Watch Dog and look over the family and protect us. My heart breaks knowing that I won't come home again and get one of your special kisses and have you jump on me...but I pray that you are healthy, happy and free.
With so much love,
Mommy, Daddy, brother Charlie and Jordan |  |  | |  |
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