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Christmas at Rainbow Bridge
by Terri Onorato
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."
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