Christmas at Rainbow Bridge
As the midnight hour approaches on Christmas Eve, a
tremendous celebration begins. If you listen closely
you will hear the exuberant sound of Bridgekids
preparing for the remarkable moment that comes but
once a year. Puppies romp through the tall green
grass, chasing butterflies and rolling over and over
until fits of giggles bring them to a tumbling stop.
The volume increases as kittens, cats, tigers and
lions purr in pure delight while the wings of snow
white doves gently caress the air. The babbling brook
that runs beneath Rainbow Bridge overflows onto the
edge of mossy banks and fins of treasured aquatic life
quiver in anticipation of this most joyous event.
Nestled in the midst of this happy choir of Bridgekids
are the littlest angel tots staring in awe at the
majestic Christmas tree adorned with flowing strands
of angel hair. Effervescent, twinkling stars seesaw
elegantly from the sky and land in glorious harmony
upon the stoic limbs of Heaven's most perfect
Christmas tree. Swaying to and fro in nearby rocking
chairs are grandmothers, grandfathers, parents, aunts,
uncles and loved ones. The sound of their whispered
lullabies permeate the air as they sing to tiny angel
babies resting quietly in their arms.
Like magic the clock approaches midnight and a great
stirring is heard in the distance. Each Bridgekid
stops and listens, knowing the time is near, and they
choose a fleecy cloud on which to snuggle. The roar of
purrs drops to barely an audible hum, the babbling
brook ripples hypnotically and the flutter of downy
feathered wings fall silent. Heaven's spirited
toddlers climb expectantly upon the laps of angels
while babies coo in tranquil unison.
Amidst the warm glow of candle light which rises from
the earth below, the arms of the Bridge Keeper envelop
the heavens and into the precious hands of each child
and in front of each animal a holy gift is placed.
With grand exuberance the ribbons are removed and left
to fly on a tender breeze where they dissolve into
showers of angel dust. As the golden lids of these
heavenly gifts are raised, an amazing aura fills the
sky, reaching down to the very core of the earth.
Ascending from each and every box is the greatest gift
of all…unending, unconditional, all-encompassing love.
This blessed love gently wraps itself around the
cherished souls of heaven, warming their hearts with
beacons of radiant light and bringing forth from
angels an exquisite chorus. As the clock strikes
midnight the distance between heaven and earth is
vanished. It is at this very moment on Christmas Eve
that the Bridge Keeper, His children, angels and
Bridgekids send a message to their earthly loved ones
on the wings of this unbridled love.
Listening carefully with an open heart we will hear
the familiar voice of our own angel whisper softly
into our ear their Christmas message..."Let me share
with you this love of mine, always and forever. When
you need me know that I am here. I have not left you
for I am in your heart where I belong. Our love is
eternal as is the brilliant glow of candlelight which
illuminates the path to the heavens and Rainbow
Bridge. I wait patiently as do you for our inevitable
and glorious reunion. I love you, I love you, I love
you."
Sincerely,
~Iva~
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