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www.CharlestonRetirementLifestyle.com | www.RetiringToSC.com | www.HotRetirementTowns.com senior living SL heaven, and I’m somewhat familiar with the poem “Rainbow Bridge,” but I needed to know the origin of the story. The story of the “Rainbow Bridge” tells of a green meadow located “this side of Heaven” (i.e., before one enters it). Rainbow Bridge is the name of both the meadow and an adjoining bridge connecting it to heaven. According to the story, when a pet dies, it goes to the meadow, having been restored to perfect health and free of any injuries. The pet runs and plays all day with the others. There is always fresh food and water, and the sun is always shining. However, it is said that while the pet is at peace and happy, it misses its owner who had to be left behind on Earth. When the owner dies, he or she comes across the Rainbow Bridge. It is at that moment that the pet stops what it’s doing, sniffs at the air and looks into the distance where it will see the beloved owner. Excited, the pet runs as fast as it can until it is in the owner’s arms, licking his or her face in joy while the owner looks into the eyes of the pet who was absent on Earth, but never absent in his or her heart. Then side by side, they cross the Rainbow Bridge together into heaven, never again to be separated. I read this story several times from various sources. Each version gave me comfort and consolation. In the middle of the night
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