I believe all our beloved animal friends are at a place where we will join them one day. I also feel they can remain with us in spirit, continuing to give us a sense of their presence when and if we need it. I often still have the feeling that my Bridge dog, Shadow, is walking with me at night when it's hard for me to see and I am not as comfortable being out of doors with my current dogs. It's at very quiet times that I get a sense of him, when the bustle and noise of the day is over. And although I also believe he sent Jenna to me to help keep me going the rest of the time, I can say that after 5 years it still hurts that he is not a physical presence in my life.
The special friends that we shared so very much of ourselves with leave such unspeakably large holes in our lives and grief hinders us from being able to recall the warmth and joys of their time with us, which we need so desperately to feel again in their absence. I wish I could bring Rolo back for you. I am so very sorry that you are going through this.
Thinking of you and sending you strength and comfort. I know that wherever you believe Rolo is at this moment, he is still sending you his love. ((((((((Huge Hugs))))))))) xxxxx
A Bridge Called Love
It takes us back to brighter years,
to happier sunlit days
and to precious moments
that will be with us always.
And these fond recollections
are treasured in the heart
to bring us always close to those
from whom we had to part.
There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above...
It keeps our dear ones near us
It's the bridge that we call love.
-- Author Unknown
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep,
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I murmured to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here".
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me".
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair,
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away".
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...in the
stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning
and say "goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning".
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.
-- Author Unknown