Rainbow Bridge

As we were at the vet the other day, waiting for Ole to get checked out, I started to read the signs all around the vet. There was one particular poster that stood out to me and it read:

"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... I had to stop reading this midway because it automatically made me think of Moose. Its been three years now and I still can't get over the fact she is gone. She was my best friend. The hardest thing I have ever done ,still to this day, is handing her little body over to the vet. I kissed her goodbye and told her that it was time for her to go. On the way home I laid in the backseat, with tears streaming down my face and all I could get out was "I want my Moosie back". I'm sure we all did. We had been expecting her to go but it didn't make it any easier. She was with us for so long and through so much. Sure she was a little dramatic when she got in trouble for knocking over the trash. She would even take herself on walks through town without telling us where she was going :) That's just what made Moosie...Moosie. I truly can not wait for the day that we meet again Moosie Jo. I miss you every second of everyday and still fall apart every time I think of the fact that you are gone. But it is only temporary. I love you baby girl. See you at Rainbow Bridge.