On 19th August 2015, after performing several tests on Darkie the Vet brought us this sad news - that all her organs are failing her and this is due to old age, and to prevent her from suffering further, the only way is to put her to sleep. This shocking news sent tears rolling down my cheeks! Days, weeks and months passed, I have been missing her a lot - her barks, sight, many a times her mischievous looks, the sound that she makes when she's having tummy ache and requesting us to open the gate, etc....
The bond between a pet and it's owner can only be felt and understood between them, and for those who never have a pet they might think that we are crazy, after all it is just a dog! This meaningful quote by Emily Perez shared my feelings....
It was only after two months later that I found peace and relief through a friend, Nancy who is also a pet lover, who told me about the Rainbow Bridge. I was lost then as this is the first time I've heard of this Rainbow Bridge and not knowing what it is all about. After browsing through the relevant websites I finally realise that Darkie is now in a safe place, she is healthy, happy and having lots of friends to run together in the field.
Let me share with you all an extracted article explaining about Rainbow Bridge from Wikipedia...
"The story tells of a green meadow located "this side of Heaven" (i.e., before one enters into it). Rainbow Bridge is the name of both the meadow and an adjoining bridge connecting it to Heaven.
According to the story, when a pet dies, it goes to the meadow, having been restored to perfect health and free of any injuries. The pet runs and plays all day with the others, there is always fresh food and water, and the sun is always shining. However, it is said that while the pet is at peace and happy, they miss their owner who had to be left behind on Earth.
When their owner dies, they come across the Rainbow Bridge. It is at that moment that their pet stops what they are doing and sniffs at the air and looks into the distance where they see their beloved owner. Excited, they run as fast as they can until they are in their owner's arms, licking their face in joy while their owner looks into the eyes of their pet who was absent on Earth, but never absent in their heart. Then side by side, they cross the Rainbow Bridge together into Heaven, never again to be separated."
As the Lunar New Year is approaching, my hubby has hung up the red lanterns at the car porch, this sight reminds us of our dear Darkie. She has never like the sight of 'red lights' as if sensing to her that the sound of fireworks and fire-crackers, are just round the corner, Most pets, if not all (there might be some exceptional pets) are also in the same situation.
When the lights of the red lanterns are being switch on for the first time few nights ago, both myself and hubby are smiling to each other with the same thoughts in our minds and fresh memories of Darkie flashes back and forth in our midst.
To end my write-up I am sharing this beautiful Rainbow Bridge Poem with everyone out there who have ever lost their loving pet/pets....
This last photo of Darkie was taken by my daughter Karen few days before she left us.
May your soul REST IN PEACE Darkie, Amen!
