All the animals who have 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 begins to quiver. 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. Tha 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...
-- Anon. --
This is the tale of a kitten
dwelling now with the blessed above,
It vanquished grim Death and High Heaven
For the name of that kitten was love.
--Leontine Stanfield--
| Sassy, Little Man, Loner, Ed, and Dixie | Remembered by Libby, Barby, Robert, and Melissa |
|---|---|
| Sampson | Remembered by Lynde |
| Squeky | Remembered by Eva |
| Sam, Samantha, and Sheila the guinea pigs Mr.Bobtail, Hofrat Pauli, Hamstine, and Monday the hamsters Mr. Blubber, Hermie, and Johnny the goldfish |
Remembered by Marlene |
| Amadea, Amadeus, Samy Davis Jr., Amy, and Janet the guinea pigs Nacky the hamster |
Remembered by Hanna |
| Chester | Remembered by Jane |
| Holly and Cricket | Remembered by The Callahans |
| Pepper | Remembered by Susie Wilson |
| Ninja | JD, Brenda, and Kindra |
| Screwball (cat), Ace and Fritz (dogs) | Remembered by Gammy and Rachel |
| Smokey | Remembered by Denise |
| Meekin | Remembered by Sheila |
| Tanny | Remembered by Bonnie, Kleanthis, Corinne and Melanie |
| Aspen | Remembered by Karen |
| Casper | Remembered by Susie |
| Ashley | Remembered by Lynn and Michael Clark |
| Mozart Mugsey | Remembered by Jennie |
| Tiger I, Tiger II, Princess, Tasha, Wendy, Shadow, and Jaimi | Remembered by Leah, Frank, and Michael |
| Ginger | Remembered by Leah |
| Brandi | Remembered by Stan |
| Buddy | Remembered by Carmen, Becky, Gail, and Wade |
| Romeo | Remembered by Kelly |
| My Little Angel | Remembered by Amanda |
| Tina | Remembered by Daddy, Tommy, Rose, Baba, and Holly |
| Buttercup the Frog | Remembered by Becca, Tom, and Jane |
| Toni | Remembered by Linda |
| Trudy | Remembered by Cindy |
| Barun | Remembered by Ruby, Mohan, Bittu, and Kukku |
| Jet | Remembered by Mark |
| Duchess and Daisy | Remembered by Christiane |
| Tasha | Remembered by Susie |
| Peggy and a pet dog | Remembered by James |
| Tiffany | Remembered by Bill, Karen, and Sherri |
| Butch Buster | Remembered by Tricia and John |
| Mac | Remembered by Janet, Larry, Laura and Naomi |
| Pete my poodle | Remembered by Ellen |
| Lucky | Remembered by Mickey |
| Tabitha | Tara and Samantha |
| Nikki | Remembered by Mommy and Daddy |
| Miki | Remembered by Eileen |
| Winken | Remembered by Leah, Frank, and Michael |
| Dexter | Remembered by The Michaels |
Listen! How sweet sings the breeze, merrily off trees,
whispering wonderment, the ear quietly it does please,
nurturing souls, drifting to Celestial splendor,
beauty unfolds, as into peaceful slumber, coils surrender.
Castles in the sky, growing columns of inspired aspiration,
silver shadows flowing through all generations,
warm cocoons of mortality, linked by silken threads,
webs of lives where comfort embeds.
Serenely rests the head of time,
pillows puff by wisps of the sublime,
mellow moments spark a fusion sphere,
perfumed gardens alight, dancing nymphs are near.
Oh mindful forest flower, rivers many bridges cross,
branches leaved with neurons, invisible flakes of frost,
tender is the night, spirits lovingly caress,
sleep well my children, aware God will bless. M. L.
