Dear Joan,

I haven't talked with you but I have followed you and Lena daily. My heart is shattered to read this news and I know your Soul is in pieces today. You feel lost, consumed by guilt and questioning everything, the pain almost more than you can bear. But you are never alone; not only is your family here by your side, your sweet Lena is as well. Her body may be gone but her Spirit is strong and present. She will be with you all your days. And one day, when your job here is done, that precious little girl will be waiting to fly into your arms once again. I have no doubt that our babies wait for us and that we are reunited for all eternity. A love like the kind we share with them can never die.

My thoughts and prayers are with your and your family in this trying time.
Our deepest sympathies,
Leslie, Trinket, Brick, Sophie, Fox, and all our Angels

RAINBOW BRIDGE

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

When an animal dies who 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....

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