Oh Jessica - I am so sorry about Pete. I am glad you were there for her - I
wonder what could have happened so quickly?! I think that some of our pet
store bunnies (like my Snowbelle) just don't have as strong constitutions -
we just don't have as long to love them!
Hugs to you and your family,
Laurie, Jon, Rosie, Patches and from the bridge, Sinbad the Cat and
Snowbelle
<yesterday morning at the apr village entrance to the Rainbow Bridge>
Snowbelle stretched and leaned forward toward the mist at the far end of the
bridge. He couldn't see anything yet; but he knew that Pete would be
arriving soon and he wanted to be ready.
Toofer had told him about Pete late last night. She was to arrive quickly,
and without too much discomfort. For that Snowbelle was grateful. Even
though everybunny was Healed when they arrived at the Bridge, he envied
those who slipped across in their sleep or with little suffering.
As he scanned the mist he saw a small figure beginning to emerge. It was
Pete! She moved slowly, but he could tell that with each step forward she
grew stronger. He smiled, knowing that the magic of the Bridge was already
at work. He moved forward quickly and firmly, beginning to bob and weave in
the way of the Greeting, to let Pete know she was safe, and home.
"Welcome Pete. My name is Snowbelle and I'm here to Greet you on your
arrival at the Bridge. This is the apr village entrance, and I bid you
welcome."
"Why hello Snowbelle." Pete looked around. "I see I *am* at the Bridge,
aren't I? Why, just a few moments ago I lay in my hoomin's arms, and she was
stroking me so gently. My body was acting odd - it wasn't working right. It
was getting hard to breathe. And then I just felt so very tired, and I felt
myself drifting off to sleep..."
"Yes, that is how it happens for us sometimes. We just drift from there to
here. It's sad to leave those we love behind. You had a girl, didn't you?"
asked Snowbelle.
"Oh yes! A very bright and cheerful girl! And sensible. She knew I wasn't
feeling well at all. I think the mother hoomin was worried about her, but I
could tell that she understood that I'd be well after leaving them." Pete
replied. "Will I be able to let them know I'm here? and well?"
Snowbelle nodded sagely and said "We have several ways you can give them
comfort, Pete. We can talk about them as we head toward the meadow."
Just then, Pete gave a shake, and a shimmer of dust fell from her coat, as
she let go the last of her earthly self. Her eyes were bright, her fur thick
and shiny and her legs straight, and strong. She was Healed. And whole.
Snowbelle leaned toward her and whispered "Come with me Pete, I'll show you
my baby clover patch! It's so tasty this early in the morning -- so sweet!
And then you can come meet all the Friends who are a part of our village!"
Pete smiled and nodded saying "Thanks Snowbelle. I'd like that!"
And with that, two fuzzy bunny tails flicked in the air as Snowbelle and
Pete turned and headed over the ridge toward the meadow.
Rest in Peace Pete.
>> Stay informed about: Pete has gone to the Rainbow Bridge 
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