In Memory of Opie

My Sister in Law's little Opie went to the Rainbow Bridge this weekend. Here he is sleeping on Natalie this past Thanksgiving. Anyone who knows me, knows how important dogs are in my life. I simply do not exist without them. And I know Kathy feels the same way. There is a certain bond with us and our dogs that only God can understand. I'm sad for her and know the pain she and Bill are feeling. But the pain of losing a dog is overidden by the love and joy that bring into our lives. You never replace them but you do bring others into your heart and love them with the same fierce love you give to them all. Be at peace, Sweet Opie and you are with all of our other "angels" at the Rainbow Bridge......

The Rainbow Bridge

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up!
The eyes are staring! And then one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet you take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.