Lilly is going to the bridge

**borzoimom** · 02-27-2007, 11:10 AM

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....

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**luvofallhorses** · 02-27-2007, 11:34 AM

I am so sorry, Logan.

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS))) You have had so many losses lately and I am so very sorry.

**pitc9** · 02-27-2007, 11:36 AM

Oh NO!!!!

Hugs to Logan and crew.

**wolf_Q** · 02-27-2007, 11:38 AM

Oh my gosh, I can't believe this. I thought she was getting better.

Goodbye sweet Lilly, we will all miss you.

{{Hugs}} to Logan and her family.

**My Peanuts** · 02-27-2007, 11:55 AM

OMG, I have chills. I'm so sorry.

**freckledimple** · 02-27-2007, 12:03 PM

Lilly, I'll send a prayer up to my Lilly to give you a proper welcome and tour; and I'll send a prayer out to comfort your family.

**lizbud** · 02-27-2007, 12:04 PM

I am so very sorry Logan.

Rest In Peace sweet girl Lilly.

A Parting Prayer

Dear Lord, please open your gates
and call St. Francis
to come escort this beloved companion
across the Rainbow Bridge.

Assign her to a place of honor,
for she has been a faithful servant
and has always done her best to please me.

Bless the hands that send her to you,
for they are doing so in love and compassion,
freeing her from pain and suffering.

Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss.
Help me remember the details of her life
with the love she has shown me.
And grant me the courage to honor her
by sharing those memories with others.

Let her remember me as well
and let her know that I will always love her.
And when it's my time to pass over into your paradise,
please allow her to accompany those
who will bring me home.

Thank you, Lord,
for the gift of her companionship
and for the time we've had together.

And thank you, Lord,
for granting me the strength
to give her to you now.

Amen.

- © Brandy Duckworth, 1998

**Pam** · 02-27-2007, 12:14 PM

Liz what a beautiful prayer! Thank you for posting that. I know Logan will cherish it. I have searched through some of the pictures that I have saved on my computer of some special dogs here at PT. Of course Lilly is one whose picture has been saved. I know I have more but I can't seem to locate them easily.

Rest in peace sweet Lilly girl.