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[Kramersmom]

I'm so sorry to hear of Pepper's passing. I have been where you are today and please know I'm thinking of you. Time will let you remember all the good times you shared with Pepper. He sure knows how much he was loved.

God speed Pepper. You have earned your golden wings.

Beyond the Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wonderous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

[Pepandfriend's mom]

Kramer's mom, your poem was just beautiful. Thank you Brad and everyone, you have given SO MUCH comfort. As everyone here knows, you just expect your little buddy to be just around the corner, and it starts to get more real that they are not. I forgot in my other post to mention Pep's friend, my other dog Henry the Westie. I am so glad he is here and likes hanging out with "Mom." I think he is ok, though subdued right now.

Thank you for letting me share with this Cairn "community." It truly has been a comfort.

Pam