RAINBOW BRIDGE
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 the Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all 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 that had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; 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 miss someone very special, someone who was left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when suddenly one stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
Author Unknown
This year 2009 brought me the most devastating loss ever, My Bestest Friend in the whole wide world Julie Johnson (Dragonskeep).Julie touched many people's hearts, she is one of a kind ! Heaven gained a very very special Angel. Its been a hard year losing my bestest friend, she is with me in spirit, never a day goes by without me thinking of her!
Truly one seriously special lady !
I have read some really good books that do help you with the grieving process.
GHOSTS AMONG US (Uncovering the Truth about the Other Side) by James Van Praggh
PETS HAVE SOULS TOO by Jacky Newcomb
WHEN GHOSTS SPEAK by Mary Ann Winkowski
I hope that maybe one day you will read these books. They have brought me inner peace and understanding.