Goodbye, Baby, I love you.

I love you, Baby

September 12, 1998- July 31, 2009


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
http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

Our family dog Baby has been battling a tumor for several months and finally got to the point where she was very uncomfortable. It was a heartbreaking decision because she kept trying to be happy and perky. I took her to get her a puppy cone from Sheridans today as a last day treat and she sat in the front seat like she was the happiest dog in the world. But we knew she was in pain. My parents and sister and brother took her to the lake, her favorite place. They took her to the vet there and put her to sleep. She will be buried in her favorite spot at the lake, with a special stepping stone we made her. I love you Baby- you were a wonderful dog and a major highlight of my teenage years and adulthood. I will miss you terribly. I hope to meet again someday. I hope you are no longer in pain and have many squirrels to chase and can sunbathe all day. I am so sorry I couldn't save you.