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...

Ginny Johnson

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...
It's about learning to dance in the rain."

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Drepung	Ghazni	Ngosu	Sindhu
			Gulip
		Dolma	Nyalu
			Droma
	Kiku	Ghazni	Ngosu
			Dolma
		Yangsom	Ying Yang
			Droma
Dharmapala Droma	Singha	Ngosu	Sindhu
			Gulip
		Dolma	Nyalu
			Droma
	Dolpa	Ghazni	Ngosu
			Dolma
		Yangsom	Ying Yang
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Hi Debby, I wanted to let you know that I had to put Tamdin asleep today. I am so sad. I feel like there's a big hole in my heart. She meant the world to me. I'll write more in a few days when I'm not feeling so emotional about it, but I wanted to let you know. Love, Lori

Hi Debby, It's with a heavy heart to say Tamdin last breath was today. Surgery wasn't an option this time around. With her going down hill so fast the last few days, Lori and Ron made the hard decision to let her go. Let her go before the real suffering set in. Our sister did her best to keep her little dog going for more weeks than expected. Tamdin was a lucky dog to have such awesome love and care!!! Love, Kelly		Hi Debby, I am glad to see this week come to an end. Losing Tamdin is the hardest thing I've gone through in a very long time. I loved her dearly. She was constantly at my side whether I was working, reading, or watching TV, or taking my evening bath. She even had a bed next to mine. Do you remember when you first brought her to me? I wasn't sure at the time if I was ready for a dog. You told me to just give it a try, that if I ended up not wanting her, you would take her back. Thank you Debby for bringing her into my life. I only wish her time with me had been longer. It was so hard for me to let her go but I knew for her sake I had too. The middle of last week I could see things were getting worse with her. She seemed to have trouble swallowing her food, so I cut it into smaller pieces yet and that seemed to help. The weather was nice here Friday, so Ron and I took she and Ling for a walk on the Cow Boy trail. They were both so excited when I got their leashes out. I wanted to get Tamdin out there at least one more time. She absolutely loved her walks out there. She wasn't able to walk as far as she usually did, but that was okay, I carried her the rest of the way. I had always meant to get a picture of her and Ling on their walk for you but never did. I'll get one of Ling for you sometime. The last couple of days Ling has been sleeping back here while I work. I hope she'll continue to do so. She's a character. I think she's enjoying all the attention being on her. Love, Lori

And from an email Lori sent to Kelly... I can't begin to tell you how much I've appreciated you being here for throughout this whole ordeal with Tamdin. I know being with her yesterday when she was put to sleep couldn't have been real easy for you either. You thought a lot of her too. I've been so worried about her from the beginning. I keep telling myself I need to find comfort in knowing she's out of any pain and discomfort she was feeling. I just wished things could've been different, but they are not. Ling knows something isn't right. She hung out with me today while I worked. Maybe she'll continue to do so. I would like that. I too, wrote Deb yesterday. Just a short note for now. I'll what she sent me. Of course, the tears started flowing again when I opened it. I know that each day that passes I'll feel better about it. I just need to chase the 'ghosts' away. Last night I couldn't bear to take a bath before bed so I showered. I would always carry Tamdin up the steps and set her down at the top. Off she'd run down the hallway to the bathroom, all excited to get her cookies. I loved the way her feet sounded as she ran down the hallway. I would always laugh at her. She'd eat her cookies, roll around on the rug for several minutes, and make a nest in my bathrobe while I read (or fell asleep! :o) ) in the tub. I think tonight I'll try a bath. Love, Lori PS: Ron told Dustin yesterday about Tamdin and today Dustin and Kari sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Thank you Lori for sharing the love and beauty of Tamdin's life. She softly nests in a cozy corner of your heart. Kathy		“Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives.” - John Galsworthy Godspeed, little one ... may those who loved you find comfort in your memory in the days ahead. Vickie

Hey Debby; I thought of this post when reading about Tamdin this morning. An old and dear friend sent this to me when I lost my very first Lhasa, Niki. It was because of Niki that I met you back in 1983 and how lucky I feel that encounter happened. It’s a nice tribute to our pets we’ve lost and thought I’d share it. Ginny
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... Ginny Johnson "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain."

Dharmapala Tamdin