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This site was inspired by and is dedicated to Brownie -
part Daschaund & Jack Russell Terrier mixed - beloved dog of :
Shawn, Kimmie, Anthony, Carol and Randy
1993- April 1, 2007 - Palm Sunday
Please plan on spending a few longer
minutes on reading the following memorial
to our pet dog - Brownie - and
Thank you for visiting
The Rainbow Bridge Story
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal who has been especially close to someone dies,
that pet goes to the 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 and water
and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
Animals who were 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
from days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one thing: they miss someone
very special to them; the person they left behind.
All of the animals 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 break away 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. 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…
The Rainbow Bridge
inspired by a Norse legend
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.
© 1998 Steve and Diane Bodofsky. All Rights Reserved.
Brownie
Letter From Brownie In Heaven
April 1, 2007
To my dearest family,
Some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
That I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
Just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
When my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
And He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
That he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
Was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
The day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
And all those loving years,
Because you are only human,
They are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
It does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
Unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
All that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
You wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
Though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
Than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
And many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
By taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
And I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
The world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
Who's in sorrow and pain,
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
That my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
Who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
As on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
With me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
-Author Unknown
There is a flash site that shows the program with music - very moving
Midi is Time to say