I had to send Bailey over the rainbow bridge today. I stayed with him while he slipped away from me. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I know I made the right decision, but it still hurts so much.I found the poem below online and thought it appropriate to post here because it was inspired by a Norse legend and Bailey was, after all, a Norwegian Elkhound.
I love you buddy.
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.
8 comments:
I will be thinking of you, and Zoe and Bailey tonight. So so sorry about your loss. The poem is beautiful...
holding you close to my heart. 13 years of greatness. i love you!
This has to be the most perfect, sweetest and most heart breaking poem I have read in a long time. I keep reading it over and over; I even called and read it to a couple a people and got choked up both times. I know you, yourself, are heart broken and those are no words that can take away any ounce of pain. But just know that there are so many people that love you and your sweet family. Bailey was such a sweet boy and absolutely adorable times ten. You were very lucky to have such a wonderful dog but always remember, he was lucky to have you as his mommy. You are in my thoughts and you will be getting a HUGE and I mean HUGE hug when I return next week.
Hang in there and remember the good times. You know there were many. Kiss Zoe for me.
It was good to hear your voice today - wish it had been under better circumstances. I am so very sorry for your loss. Bailey was, indeed, an extraordinary dog and I know he lived a very good life with you. Call me any time if you need to talk. Lots of love!
Oh, God...I'm so, so sorry to read this. He lived a full life -- now you can cherish his memory. BD and I are thinking of you.
Oh Tracey. I am so so very sorry. I know you are heartbroken, but I also know that Bailey loved his life with you and is sorry he had to go. I'm thinking about you!!! xo
I don't know what to say other than that I am so so sorry Tracey. I know you love Bailey more than just about anything. Your loss is bound to be excruciating. Hang in there.
I was so sorry to hear about Bailey. I know he had a great life with you and how much it must hurt you to say goodbye. You were in my thoughts this weekend.
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