BORDERS Storytime & book signing

Visited BORDERS in York on Saturday for a fun event. Reading for Storytime and signing books kept me busy.

The kids were so sweet.

Met new friends and even Facebook friends I had not actually met before.

Just this side of Heaven lies the Rainbow Bridge

In loving memory of Bear and for those of you who asked about the Rainbow Bridge: Celebrating a phenomenal life and a great teacher. The Zen of Bear: Accept what is.

When a beloved pet dies, it goes to the Rainbow Bridge.

It makes friends with other animals and frolics over rolling

hills and peaceful lush meadows of green. They are as

healthy and playful; as we remember them in days gone by.

Together, the animals chase and play, but the day comes

when a pet will suddenly stop and look into the distance...

bright eyes intent, eager body quivering. Suddenly

recognizing you,your pet bounds quickly across the green

fields and into your embrace. You celebrate in joyous reunion.

You will never again separate.

Happy tears and kisses are warm and plentiful,

your hands caress the face you missed. You look into

the loving eyes of your pet and know that you never

really parted. You realize that though out of sight

your love had been remembered.

You cross the Rainbow Bridge together.

Tribute to gentle Bear

We bid farewell to one of our very best friends last evening. Bear was all about love.

"I am a simple soul. I love and thrive on love. No more, no less. A better world is easy to have--through love and sharing--both in heart and thought. -Bear

He was 12 1/2 years old. A long life for a Great Pyrenees. Bear taught us so much over the years. I often think of it as the Zen of Bear: Accept what is. He was the model for love, compassion, non-attachment, sharing, caring for others. We cry because we miss him. We celebrate his life because it was phenomenal!

Much love to you Bear. We'll see you at the Rainbow Bridge!