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iheartyorkies · 06-27-2005, 11:58 AM

Rainbow Bridge
Remembrance Day -
June 26

Hi everyone. I know this is a hard day for all of us on the forum after the devestating news we received not once, but three times yesterday.

The loss of Mocha (BKessler), Matty (Lady of Yorkies), and Molly (Figment713) all in one day has deeply affected everyone on this forum. I've been thinking about those three little angels all day as I've gone about my appointments and errands. I'm just so sad. Personally, I had a hard time getting on here today, but then I wanted to because I felt like that as we all share what we feel, we can begin to heal. Those who lost their precious babies yesterday as well as many others who have lost beloved Yorkies or other pets in the past have a hole in their heart that will never be filled. Somehow I feel that this forum will never be the same as it was before June 26. We will move on and we'll have fun and be silly and brag over our babies, pray when they're sick and mourn when we lose one. But we won't forget.

As a tiny part of the healing process I suggested to Dan (Admin) that we designate June 26 of each year as Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. He agreed that this would be a good idea. Here's the story of Rainbow Bridge, (thanks to Villette who posted it earlier along with the sweet pix):

Just this side of heaven is a place called 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...

It will be a day when we remember Mocha, Matty and Molly as well as all the others who are just as special to all of us, that will be waiting there at the rainbow bridge. I thought a special day of remembrance might be a reminder to pray for those who lost babies and to remember how precious that they were. Whether you believe in heaven, prayer, or something called a Rainbow Bridge or not, I thought that we could use it as a symbol of respect and sympathy to those who have lost their babies.

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is not only a time of remembering the loss of these precious babies, but also a time of celebrating the impact that their wonderful personalies had on the lives of not only their owners but also all of us as we read about them everyday on this forum. This forum is truly a very very special place. I believe its the best forum on the web.

Dan said we can sticky this post for a week or so, then move it to the R.I.P. section perhaps longterm. And he will add it to our calendar as well.
Thanks,
Cynthia

06-27-2005, 11:58 AM	#1
iheartyorkies Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,719	Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day - June 26 Hi everyone. I know this is a hard day for all of us on the forum after the devestating news we received not once, but three times yesterday. The loss of Mocha (BKessler), Matty (Lady of Yorkies), and Molly (Figment713) all in one day has deeply affected everyone on this forum. I've been thinking about those three little angels all day as I've gone about my appointments and errands. I'm just so sad. Personally, I had a hard time getting on here today, but then I wanted to because I felt like that as we all share what we feel, we can begin to heal. Those who lost their precious babies yesterday as well as many others who have lost beloved Yorkies or other pets in the past have a hole in their heart that will never be filled. Somehow I feel that this forum will never be the same as it was before June 26. We will move on and we'll have fun and be silly and brag over our babies, pray when they're sick and mourn when we lose one. But we won't forget. As a tiny part of the healing process I suggested to Dan (Admin) that we designate June 26 of each year as Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. He agreed that this would be a good idea. Here's the story of Rainbow Bridge, (thanks to Villette who posted it earlier along with the sweet pix): Just this side of heaven is a place called 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... It will be a day when we remember Mocha, Matty and Molly as well as all the others who are just as special to all of us, that will be waiting there at the rainbow bridge. I thought a special day of remembrance might be a reminder to pray for those who lost babies and to remember how precious that they were. Whether you believe in heaven, prayer, or something called a Rainbow Bridge or not, I thought that we could use it as a symbol of respect and sympathy to those who have lost their babies. Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is not only a time of remembering the loss of these precious babies, but also a time of celebrating the impact that their wonderful personalies had on the lives of not only their owners but also all of us as we read about them everyday on this forum. This forum is truly a very very special place. I believe its the best forum on the web. Dan said we can sticky this post for a week or so, then move it to the R.I.P. section perhaps longterm. And he will add it to our calendar as well. Thanks, Cynthia __________________ ~~~ i yorkies ~~~ Cynthia Turbo and Suri!