Make that the worst week ever.....

After the horrible weekend after Thanksgiving things just got worse-when it rains, it pours. The week was horrible...nothing else really matters other than on Friday 11/30/2007 we had to put our puppy Brewsky to sleep. He got sick, I am not going to go into details because frankly I am having a tough time coping. It is so hard dealing with all of this with Nick in Kentucky. We are both so crushed and wish we were there for each other in person. I am trying to look at this as a life experience that the Lord has provided, but I cannot escape the grief and the feelings of shock, denial, anger, sadness & sorrow . It is like waves in the ocean. At first the waves come in fast and hard, but as time goes on, the waves become less intense and further apart. I am praying for the day that all my beautiful memories with Bruce will bring a smile to my face instead of tears. Thank you all for your love & support during this time. It means the world to have each and every one of you there helping us through this tough time. I am working my way gradually through this andI would not have made it to this point with out all of you. <3>

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 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