Welcome to Chip's Rainbow Residency

Memories of Chip

4-08 I AM NOT THERE Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. 5-6-07 A Parting Prayer Dear Lord, please open your gates and call St. Francis to come escort this beloved companion across the Rainbow Bridge. Assign him to a place of honor, for he has been a faithful friend and has always done his best to please me. Bless the hands that send him to you, for they are doing so in love and compassion, freeing him from pain and suffering. Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss. Help me remember the details of his life with the love he has shown me. And grant me the courage to honor him by sharing those memories with others. Let him remember me as well and let him know that I will always love him. And when it's my time to pass over into your paradise, please allow him to accompany those who will bring me home. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of his companionship and for the time we've had together. And thank you, Lord, for granting me the strength to give him to you now. Amen. 3-1-07: ROOM IN YOUR HEART Sorrow fills a barren space; you close your eyes and see my face and think of times I made you laugh, the love we shared, the bond we had, the special way I needed you - the friendship shared by just we two. The day's too quiet, the world seems older, the wind blows now a little colder. You gaze into the empty air and look for me, but I'm not there - I'm in heaven and I watch you, and I see the world around you too. I see little souls wearing fur, souls who bark and souls who purr born unwanted and unloved - I see all this and more above - I watch them suffer, I see them cry, I see them lost, I watch them die. I see unwanted thousands born - and when they die, nobody mourns. These little souls wearing fur (Some who bark and some who purr) are castaways who - unlike me - will never know love or security. A few short months they starve and roam, Or caged in shelters - nobody takes home. They're special too (furballs of pleasure), filled with love and each one, a treasure. My pain and suffering came to an end, so don't cry for me, my person, my friend. But think of the living - those souls with fur (some who bark and some who purr) - And though our bond can't be broken apart, make room for another in your home and your heart. "God saw you getting tired,And a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you,And whispered, "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you drift.We watched you fall away. We couldn't bear to lose you.We couldn't ask you to stay. A golden heart stopped beating.Shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove us that he only takes the best." From the first time I saw Chip at the MSPCA I knew he would be coming home with me. He was always a very affectionate bunny, getting along with all of the other rabbits in the house. He bonded with Cadbury and the two were together everyday for almost five years. He loved having his head scratched by anyone who showed him some attention. He liked cuddling with and grooming his "puppy" and his "hug me" heart. Even when he was going through tough times he was always strong, always a fighter. But his carefree, loving spirit was trapped in a body that was failing him and causing him pain. So we made the tough decision to set him free. So he is happy, healthy and able to bound around with Andrew, Mugsy, Francesca, and Nemo without pain anymore. We love you so much buddy and we did this to free you from the pain you were in. We will never forget you. You touched so many lives and taught people from all over the country so much. I have enough fond memories to last a lifetime,until we meet again some day. Enjoy your carrots, pellets, bananas and do lots of happy binkies. 2-14-07 Happy Birthday/Valentines Day! Thinking about you all the time. Give us a sign that you are doing okay handsome boy!! JAN 29 2007--- I can't believe it has been a month since you left us, seems like I still expect to see you whenever I enter your room. We all miss you so much, we think about you everyday, please know we did what we did because we loved you too much to let you suffer any longer. I would've loved to have you with me still, but I know keeping you here would have been to preserve my quality of life, not yours. Cadbury and Duke miss you a lot, they've started sitting together a little more (believe it or not!), Cadbury is still getting used to you not being by his side everyday. Love you and miss you!!! JAN. 29, 2007---FLY AWAY--Fly, fly precious one. Your endless journey has begun. Take your gentle happiness, far too beautiful for this. Cross over to the other shore, where there is peace forevermore. But hold this mem'ry bittersweet, until we meet. Fly, fly do not fear. Don't waste a breath, don't shed a tear. Your heart is pure, your soul is free, be on your way, don't wait for me. Above the universe you'll climb, on beyond the hands of time The moon will rise, the sun will set, but I won't forget. Fly, fly little wing. Fly where only angels sing. Fly away, the time is right Go now...find the light. 12/31/06: Psalm 145:-9-10,13,15-21 AMP Though all creatures are subject to man's cruelty, God loves all His creation and has made plans for all His children and the lesser creatures to enjoy His eternal Kingdom Please also visit Andrew, Mugsy, Francesca and Nemo.

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