It wasn't long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung low and tail dragging. The other animals, the ones who had been there for a while, knew what his story was right away, for they had seen this happen far too often.
He approached slowly, obviously in great emotional pain, but with no sign of injury or illness. Unlike all of the other animals waiting at The Bridge, this animal had not been restored to youth and made healthy and vigorous again. As he walked toward The Bridge, he watched all of the other animals watching him. He knew he was out of place here and the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But, alas, as he approached The Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who apologised, but told him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals that were with their people could pass over Rainbow Bridge. With no place else to turn to, the elderly animal turned towards the fields before The Bridge and saw a group of other animals like himself, also elderly and infirm. They weren’t playing, but rather simply lying on the green grass, forlornly staring out at the pathway leading to The Bridge. And so, he took his place among them, watching the pathway and waiting.
One of the newest arrivals at The Bridge
didn’t understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the animals
that had been there for a while to explain it to him. "You
see, that poor animal was a rescue.
He was turned in to rescue just as you see him now, an older animal
with his fur greying and his eyes clouding. He never made it out of rescue
and passed on with only the love of his rescuer to comfort him as he left
his earthly existence. Because he had no family to give his love to, he
has no one to escort him across The Bridge."
The first animal thought about this for
a minute and then asked, "So…what will happen now?" As he was about to
receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the gloom lifted.
Approaching The Bridge
could be seen a single person and among the older animals, a whole
group was suddenly bathed in a golden light and they were all young and
healthy again, just as they were in the prime of life.
"Watch, and see.", said the second animal.
A second group of animals from those waiting came to the pathway and bowed
low as the person neared. At each bowed head, the person offered a pat
on the head
or a scratch behind the ears. The newly restored animals fell into
line and followed him towards The Bridge. They all crossed The Bridge together.
"What happened?"
"That was a rescuer. The animals you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of his work. They will cross when their new families arrive. Those you saw restored were those who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are allowed to perform one, final act of rescue; they are allowed to escort those poor animals that they couldn't place on earth across The Rainbow Bridge."
This morning I woke up
And kissed my dad's head.
I peed on the carpet,
then went back to bed.
The "Life of a Puppy,
oh my, this is great".
Then i thought about breakfast,
I hope it's not late.
Mom took me outside,
We walked for a while,
This never fails
To make mom smile.
I sniffed of everything,
That we did pass,
I ate something wierd,
It gave me gas.
I'm sure that they love me
I know that it true.
There are so many great things
Here I can chew.
Rugs, plants or rocks,
I really don't care.
What i really like best,
Is Dad's underwear.
That obedience book,
was sort of yummy
Though it didnt sit well,
On my poor puppy tummy.
I threw up a bit,
But that was alright.
When mom found it later,
I was well out of sight.
I made streamers of T.P.
While running full speed.
Mom is pretty quick
But i was still in the lead.
I flew under the bed,
And mom flew past.
She stopped, shook her head
And panted, "You're too fast".
Mama later phoned Daddy,
And said it was frightening.
That afternoon
She was sure i"d pooped lightning.
She'd sat at the computer,
While i chewed the cord.
She thought i was mad,
But i was just bored.
When Mom had enough
Couldnt take anymore.
That's when my tushy,
got shoved out the door.
I love it inside,
But outside is best.
Lay on the cool grass,
And had a good rest.
That didn't last long,
There is too much too do.
Cant quite remember,
Where i hid Daddy's shoe.
I found an old bone,
and scratched at a flea.
I Watched the dumb squirrels
As they jumped in a tree.
I barked at the kids,
When they got off the bus.
I can't figure out
Why this makes Mama fuss.
I barked at the neighbor,
I barked at the wind.
I barked and i barked,
til Mom yelled, "Come in".
The sun dipped in the west,
Soon my Daddy would come.
I sure love my Daddy,
We always have fun.
I barked at my Daddy,
Then turned on my charms.
I, "Roo-rood" Hello,
Then jumped in his arms.
Sitting under the table,
It's sooo hard to wait.
Daddy slipped me a goodie,
Right off of his plate.
I raced through the house,
And scattered my toys.
Ricocheted off the furniture,
And made lots of noise.
Mom found her purse,
The one i abused.
Daddy let out a chuckle,
Mom asked, "Amused?"
I cowered down low,
I must be in trouble.
Dad said, "That wasnt my boy,
it must be his double".
Mom turned off the T.V.
And said, "Time for bed".
Dad said, "Let's go boy",
And patted my head.
I got in my spot,
between Mom and Dad.
I thought 'bout my day,
And what fun I had.
Mom kicked out my bone,
From the covers below.
Then let loose a sigh,
A sigh deep and low.
She gave me a kiss,
And snuggled me tight.
And whispered so softly,
"My Sweetie, goodnight".
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