Rainbow Bridge

H.E.A.D.A.C.H.E strikes again... Seems like the migraines are back to 'visit' me all too frequently. I am holding off taking any pain killers cos I am trying to keep my body system as pristine as I possibly can. Ok, who am I trying to kid??

I have since discovered that data crunching & analysis do not go well with headaches. There is a definite correlation between the numbers I see and the intensifying pain. I guess I have to postpone my preparation work for the review deck until Monday. Next week is going to be hecitc and chaotic... hopefully the announcement on the 19th will yield some good news or else I may have to bring out the classifieds and start looking for a new job.

Found out this morning that a friend's 13 year old dog passed away after a battle with kidney failure. I can't even imagine how sad she is and I can't help but think about Huskee and what I'd do the day he leaves me. He is already 10 years old, so I wonder how many more 'quality' years I can spend with him... I say 'quality' because I love him way too much to ever want to see him suffer, so the day when I get the 'signal' from him that he is in pain and suffering, I will let him go no matter how much my heart hurts. Till then, I will savor and treasure every moment of his grouchy attitude, stinky breath, crooked teeth and arm humping...

Out of the 26 alphabets, I have found out which letters I loathe, 3 consonants and 2 vowels... D.E.A.T and H (in that order please).

Especially for J and Max... this never fails to make me cry each time I read it.

*** 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