As the midnight hour approaches on Christmas Eve, a tremendous celebration begins. If you listen closely you will hear the exuberant sound of Bridgekids preparing for the remarkable moment that comes but once a year. Puppies romp through the tall green grass, chasing butterflies and rolling over and over until fits of giggles bring them to a tumbling stop. The volume increases as kittens, cats, tigers and lions purr in pure delight while the wings of snow white doves gently caress the air. The babbling brook that runs beneath Rainbow Bridge overflows onto the edge of mossy banks and fins of treasured aquatic life quiver in anticipation of this most joyous event. Nestled in the midst of this happy choir of Bridgekids are the littlest angel tots staring in awe at the majestic Christmas tree adorned with flowing strands of angel hair. Effervescent, twinkling stars seesaw elegantly from the sky and land in glorious harmony upon the stoic limbs of Heaven's most perfect Christmas tree. Swaying to and fro in nearby rocking chairs are grandmothers, grandfathers, parents, aunts, uncles and loved ones. The sound of their whispered lullabies permeate the air as they sing to tiny angel babies resting quietly in their arms.
Like magic the clock approaches midnight and a great stirring is heard
in the distance. Each Bridgekid stops and listens, knowing the time is
near, and they choose a fleecy cloud on which to snuggle. The roar of purrs
drops to barely an audible hum, the babbling brook ripples hypnotically
and the flutter of downy feathered wings fall silent. Heaven's spirited
toddlers climb expectantly upon the laps of angels while babies coo in
tranquil unison. Amidst the warm glow of candle light which rises
from the earth below, the arms of the Bridge Keeper envelop the heavens
and into the precious hands of each child and in front of each animal a
holy gift is placed.
With grand exuberance the ribbons are removed and left to fly
on a tender breeze where they dissolve into showers of angel dust. As the
golden lids of these heavenly gifts are raised, an amazing aura fills the
sky, reaching down to the very core of the earth. Ascending from each and
every box is the greatest gift of all, unending, unconditional, all-encompassing
love. This blessed love gently wraps itself around the cherished souls
of heaven, warming their hearts with beacons of radiant light and bringing
forth from angels an exquisite
chorus.
As the clock strikes midnight the distance between heaven and earth
is vanished. It is at this very moment on Christmas Eve that the Bridge
Keeper, His children, angels and Bridgekids send a message to their earthly
loved ones on the wings of this unbridled love.
Listening carefully with an open heart we will hear the familiar voice
of our own angel whisper softly into our ear their Christmas message...
"Let me share with you this love of mine, always and forever. When you
need me know that I am here. I have not left you for I am in your heart
where I belong. Our love is eternal as is the brilliant glow of candlelight
which illuminates the path to the heavens and Rainbow Bridge. I wait patiently
as do you for our inevitable and glorious reunion. I love you, I love you,
I love you."
Author unknown