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| A LETTER TO TIMOTHY & CAITLIN |
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| Thank you for letting go of me when I was too ill to carry on. I know how hard it was for you to do. It was, in fact, the most loving thing you could have done for me. |
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| I have reached the Rainbow Bridge. There are beautiful meadows, and lush forests. Babbling brooks and ponds abound. I am no longer old and feeble, but young and agile. It's funny, though my body has been cured; I retain the memories and wisdom of my years. |
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| I've met a lot of friends here that remember your family and love you as much as your family loved them. Jabber is neat. He can now enjoy eating anything he wants to and has a human on loan to follow around, until he has your mom to shadow. Justin can run all he wants, (So can I!) and has all of the pantries (with flour) he wants to play in, as well as a supply of birthday cakes to steal. Tell your mom that Bonnie can hear again and has her own asparagus patch to raid. Please, also, tell your dad that Darby apologizes for not letting him in the house and the Collies of his youth are now enjoying the sheep in the pasture. Your Aunt Debbie's Collie, Tascha, taught them how to herd. |
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| Thank you all for such a wonderful life you gave me. From talking to many of my canine brethren here, I know I had it better than most. I enjoyed each and every moment of my time spent with you. Know that I will always be with you in loving spirit. I also know that one day, while playing with my four legged buddies, something will stir inside me. I'll sniff the air, look up and come running, and greet you at the Rainbow Bridge. We will cross the Bridge together. |
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| Lots of ever loving licks, |
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| by my dad, Tony Di Bartolo, in Cruiser's Memory |
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| There's a blood red rim |
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| A band around my heart |
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| I'll remember this sad day |
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| The cold hour we must part |
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| I know of nothing in the world |
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| That could have loved me more |
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| When even towards the end |
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| You'd rise ever so slowly |
A chance to lay beside me
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| I looked deep into your eyes |
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| A long time to make it last |
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| Both knowing that too soon |
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| The pain and hurt would be past |
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| The long shadow drew neigh |
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| It was the time to let you go |
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| This final act of kindness |
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