Our Border Collie, Bandit has lived a wonderful life! Tomorrow, she will cross the Rainbow Bridge, and join her sister Bea. We were blessed to have Bea for 14 years, and doubly blessed to have Bandit for 15+ years. I credit their old age to wonderful vets, Dr. Young and Dr. Blue, and their amazing staff! I also hope that the love I felt for them played a part.
My heart hurts that I can't be there to hold and comfort her. My heart hurts to lose my precious furry baby. My mom-in-law, Judy, will stay with her in my place. I am forever grateful to her for fulfilling her promise to stay with Bandie as she leaves this world. For the last year and a half, they have totally spoiled Bandit in our absence. Dad walked her, played with her, and loved her daily. Mom fed her and loved her in a way a 15 year-old dog deserves. Princess, their dog, loved and bickered with her, so that she was reminded what it was like to have a furry sister - she missed Bea so much.
Bandie, you will be greatly missed and thought about often. When I thought I wouldn't have children, you helped fill my needs with your unconditional love and never-ending snuggles. When my three angels arrived, you loved and protected them. You were also great about cleaning up any left-over food scraps dropped! Daddy made me feel so much better tonight by reminding me of when we went to adopt you and the beautiful years that followed.
Bandie, I love you, and I so wish I could be there to throw a few tennis balls for you, pet your soft coat just once more, and hold you as you move to Heaven. Some day, we will see each other again.... Tonight, I find comfort in the Rainbow Bride:
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. Her bright eyes are intent; Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her 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...
My heart hurts that I can't be there to hold and comfort her. My heart hurts to lose my precious furry baby. My mom-in-law, Judy, will stay with her in my place. I am forever grateful to her for fulfilling her promise to stay with Bandie as she leaves this world. For the last year and a half, they have totally spoiled Bandit in our absence. Dad walked her, played with her, and loved her daily. Mom fed her and loved her in a way a 15 year-old dog deserves. Princess, their dog, loved and bickered with her, so that she was reminded what it was like to have a furry sister - she missed Bea so much.
Bandie, you will be greatly missed and thought about often. When I thought I wouldn't have children, you helped fill my needs with your unconditional love and never-ending snuggles. When my three angels arrived, you loved and protected them. You were also great about cleaning up any left-over food scraps dropped! Daddy made me feel so much better tonight by reminding me of when we went to adopt you and the beautiful years that followed.
Bandie, I love you, and I so wish I could be there to throw a few tennis balls for you, pet your soft coat just once more, and hold you as you move to Heaven. Some day, we will see each other again.... Tonight, I find comfort in the Rainbow Bride:
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. Her bright eyes are intent; Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her 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...
4 comments:
Oh Michelle, my heart is breaking right for you right now. I know Bea and Bandit were your fur babies for many, many years and it is so hard to let them go.
I know it has been a blessing for you to have Judy and Hoyt (and Princess) take such good care of Bandit this last year and a half.
=)Cindy
Hugs, I am so sorry.
Love,
Chrissy
We all loved her very much. Princess hasn't eaten well and is really clingy. Poor Dad says he doesn't feel right and he had to be reminded about it for several days. I just think of her and Bea running like crazy for joy to be back together. She was a great dog!! I'll allways remember those boys holding her and amazed at how old she was and "still held her own." against that Rotwiller that was so much bigger and younger. But it really took a lot out of her.
If it is family, friend or pet when we lose someone we love so much it really hurts. But the love was worth the pain. The longer I live the more I realize that pain has a place in our lives. Because it teaches us how important it is to love. How precious our time is with those we love.
Today we ate at Risky's and I just sat back and remembered the girls and how much fun they had running on that deck. How much joy they have brought to all our lives. I wouldn't trade a second of time down here for anywhere on earth. Bandit and Bea both brought so much joy and all the years ahead they will be remembered for their many "antics" and the stories will turn to legends. Give the girls and Sam an extra hug from us all. Love Mom
Michelle,
I have not been able to get on here for a long time. We have been so very busy!! I am so sorry to hear that both of your puppies are now gone. :( At least they had a loving family and a very long, good life. God bless and we miss ya'll very much! Beth and Eleiyah
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