Iris v. Spokendam

Iris, geboren 8 Maart 1997- † 12 November 2007

"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 and 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 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. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break
away 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......."

Eric & Alice Pouwels
E-mail: vanspokendam@hetnet.nl