Many of you know Mary - if you have ever been in the store when Mary is in, you can't help but catch her enthusiasm.
Recently, one of her beloved kitties (she has 3) passed away. These are her babies, so it was very hard for her when "Porkie" passed on.
I helped her make a 12x12 frame yesterday to remember Porkie.
It was very quick to do - a 12x12 frame, one sheet of 12x12 patterned paper, one sheet of cardstock to mount the poem, and then we used the new Rainbow die from QuicKutz. Mary was smart enough to use the QuicKstipz paper which already has adhesive on it so it was very easy to layer the different colours ontop of the bottom rainbow piece. Then we added 3 of her favourite pictures and now she has a great memorial to hang on her wall.
Here is the Rainbow Bridge for anyone who has had a loved pet pass on.
Michele
Rainbow
Bridge
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. 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....
Author unknown...
2 wks ago, I suffered my 4th miscarriage in 3 years and have found new inspiration to sit down and scrapbook my favorite moments with my 4 other wonderful children. It's surprised me that the grief renewed my creativity because I hadn't really visited PE since the QK Soiree. I've also started a mini book to carry in my purse and remember my angels.
Even though it's geared towards our furbabies, reading this poem reminded me of the day I will see my babies in heaven and brought tears to my eyes.
Here is the beautiful poem a friend recently shared with me:
"An Angel in the book of life
Wrote down my baby's birth
And whispered as she closed the book..
Too beautiful for Earth"
Bless you Mary in the passing of Porkie.
Posted by: Christine N. | April 03, 2009 at 02:52 PM
That is a beautiful poem Christine. Thanks for sharing. I too have 3 guardian angels in heaven watching my 3 angels on earth. My heart goes out to you and your family in your loss and I'm glad that scrapbooking is bringing you and your children some great moments. Take care.
Posted by: Michele | April 03, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Blessings to you Mary. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Christine, the poem you shared is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing such an intimate part of your life with the rest of us!
All the best to you both!
Posted by: gloria | April 04, 2009 at 03:52 PM