Our wonderful Winston

Today is the 2 year anniversary of Winston's departure from this earth. For those of you who knew him, knew what a great dog he was and knew how special he was to us. Winston was such a great doggie. We loved him so much. Not a day goes by that John and I don't think of him. We often reminisce of times we shared with our Winston. He was 16 years old when he died and he spent the last 6 of his years with us - the best years of his life! We spoiled Winston to no end and always adjusted our lives around him. I know that may sound crazy to some of you but Winston was basically our first child - he was as much a part of our family as anyone.

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...